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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 於 2005 年在 Ward Circle 的 Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center 內正式開館。展館橫跨三層、佔地達 44,000 平方呎,為華盛頓特區及鄰近地區規模最宏大的一座大學藝術展覽空間。館方每年按季度分批呈獻約 24 場展覽,聚焦展示華盛頓本土以至世界各地的當代藝術前沿之作。常設館藏方面,博物館擁有藏品逾 6,000 件的 Watkins Memorial Collection、Rothfeld Collection of Contemporary Israeli Art,以及於 2018 年自 Corcoran Gallery of Art 移交的 Corcoran Legacy Collection——這批逾 9,000 件的珍貴藏品涵蓋了從 Titian、Duerer 到 Ansel Adams、Andy Warhol 及 Washington Color School 等大師的代表作。此外,館內的 Alper Initiative for Washington Art 亦特設專屬的研究與展示空間,專門梳理並推廣華盛頓本身的藝術歷史脈絡。

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

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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?
坐落於 AU 旗下 Katzen Arts Center 的三層當代藝術展覽空間,珍藏 9,000 件 Corcoran Legacy 藏品,為華盛頓特區規模最大的大學藝術重鎮。 Current highlights include Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, 言辭之外:Ayesha Kamal 的神聖藝術 (Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal), 觀察者:Norman S. Carr 的街頭攝影作品 (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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