National Museum of Women In the Arts

Opens at 10:00 AM

107 reviews

+1 (202) 783-5000

Website

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Lady of Commerce - Rina Banerjee b. 1963, Kolkata, India

View of the National Museum of Women in the Arts building from outside showing the Neoclassical building from one corner.

Museum visitors explore the mezzanine level of the iconic Great Hall.

Museum visitors attend a staff-led tour in the collection galleries.

Explore art by women artists from all time periods in the museum's collection galleries.

Visitors resting on the balcony in the museum's Great Hall.

1250 New York Ave NW

Washington, DC 20005

Opens at 10:00 AM

+1 (202) 783-5000

http://www.nmwa.org

The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C., is a museum dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. It was incorporated in 1981 as a private and nonprofit museum. It organizes and designs public programs and tours for audiences of all ages. Its programs provide information on women artists, composers, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, dancers and those working in other creative disciplines. The museum offers a wide range of programs on various fields of arts, such as literary events, music, films, family and teen programs and school partnerships programs. The museum also presents a variety of special musical exhibitions that include various recitals by women performers. In addition, the National Museum of Women in the Arts' film programs introduces audiences with international women filmmakers, film screenings and post screening discussions with audience members.

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Reviews

4.5107 reviews

Patrick M.

12/9/2024

We frequently pass through this area of DC and have long wanted to explore it. Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the museum and were thoroughly impressed by both the art and the...

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Michelle B.

10/8/2024

I'm quite split on my opinion of this museum. Located on New York Ave, it's possible to find metered street parking right in front of the museum or the block or two over. You don't have to...

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Katlyn H.

12/3/2024

I finally got a chance to visit this museum after it reopened last year, and I really enjoyed it. As the name implies, all the art in the museum is by women. The museum is super easy to get to...

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Brandy J.

8/31/2024

Great art museum. Went on a Saturday around 3pm. Very clean and well kept. Featured plenty of wonderful pieces. There are 4 floors but unfortunately we were not allowed on the 2nd floor.

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Stephanie C.

1/9/2024

The National Museum of Women in the Arts was a great art museum to visit. The inside is very nice and the Mezzanine is constructed with marble giving off an opulent atmosphere. Perfect rainy day...

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