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American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

ArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 11amFreeTenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street

American University Museum于2005年在Ward Circle的Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center内落成开放。美术馆分设三层,总面积达44,000平方英尺,是该地区规模最大的大学艺术展览场馆。馆内每年按季度分批推出约24场展览,重点关注来自华盛顿及国际的当代艺术作品。其永久馆藏包括收录6,000余件藏品的Watkins Memorial Collection、Rothfeld Collection of Contemporary Israeli Art,以及Corcoran Legacy Collection——后者为2018年由Corcoran Gallery of Art移交的9,000余件精品,跨越从Titian、Duerer到Ansel Adams、Andy Warhol以及Washington Color School的诸多代表作。此外,Alper Initiative for Washington Art设有专门的文献研究与展示空间,致力于呈现华盛顿本土的艺术历史脉络。

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Getting there

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Nearest station: Tenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street, Metrobus M4 to Nebraska Avenue & Ward Circle

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Hours

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:00–16:00
Thu11:00–16:00
Fri11:00–16:00
SatToday11:00–16:00
Sun11:00–16:00

Admission

Free

Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.

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Is American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center free to visit?
Yes, general admission to American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is free. Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00–16:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed 26–27 November 2026 for Thanksgiving. The museum also shuts between exhibition seasons to install new shows — the autumn 2026 season runs 5 September to 6 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016, in the Ward Circle, Northwest DC area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Tenleytown-AU (Metro Red Line), then the free AU shuttle from 40th Street, Metrobus M4 to Nebraska Avenue & Ward Circle.
What can I see at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
坐落于AU的Katzen Arts Center,拥有三层当代艺术展厅与9,000件Corcoran Legacy藏品,是华盛顿特区规模最大的大学美术馆空间。 Current highlights include Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, 言语之外:Ayesha Kamal 的神圣艺术 (Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal), 观察者:Norman S. Carr 的街头摄影作品 (Observer: The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr).
Do I need to book American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in advance?
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free; the museum lists no ticket price. Garage parking at the Katzen Arts Center is $2.00 per hour.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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