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1. americanart.si.edu › visit › renwickVisit Renwick | Smithsonian American Art Museum

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   Visit the Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, to see craft and decorative art from the collection. Learn about the current exhibitions, events, hours, admission, and accessibility.

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2. www.si.edu › Museums › renwick-galleryRenwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

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   Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1661 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Washington, DC. See on Map Floor Plan. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25. Admission is free. americanart.si.edu.

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   Visit the nation's flagship museum for American art and craft at two locations in Washington, DC. Explore exhibitions, events, collections, and online resources for all ages and interests.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Renwick_GalleryRenwick Gallery - Wikipedia

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   The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum located in Washington, D.C. that displays American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to 21st century. The gallery is housed in a National Historic Landmark building that was opened in 1859 on Pennsylvania Avenue and originally housed the Corcoran Gallery of Art .

   • Built: 1859–1873
   • Architectural style: Second Empire

   • Architect: James Renwick, Jr.
   • Location: 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

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   What is the Renwick Gallery?

   • Branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary craft, celebrating makers taking both innovative and time-honored approaches to their work. The Renwick Gallery is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington.

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   When did the Renwick Building become a museum?

   • The U.S. Court of Claims took over the Renwick Building in 1899. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy faced down opponents who planned to demolish the gallery to make way for more office space. In 1972, the Smithsonian restored the building and established it as a gallery of American art, crafts, and design.

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   What time does the Renwick Gallery open?

   • The Renwick Gallery opened its doors after renovation on Friday, November 13, 2015. Admission is free. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The first-floor gallery typically featured temporary exhibits that rotated about twice a year. One commentator said, the crafts displayed "are high art, not everyday objects."

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   Why is the Renwick Gallery called the American Louvre?

   • When it was built in 1859, it was called "the American Louvre ", and is now named for its architect James Renwick Jr. The Renwick Gallery building was originally built to be Washington, D.C. 's first art museum and to house William Wilson Corcoran 's collection of American and European art.

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7. www.si.edu › about › american-art-museumSmithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

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   Learn about the nation’s first collection of American art and its branch, the Renwick Gallery, which showcases craft and decorative arts. Explore the museum’s online databases, study center, and conservation center.

8. americanart.si.edu › about › historyRenwick Gallery Architectural History | Smithsonian American ...

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   Learn about the Renwick Gallery, the first art museum in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark. Discover its Second Empire style, its role in preservation and its contemporary craft program.

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10. www.tripsavvy.com › renwick-gallery-smithsonianA Guide to the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian - TripSavvy

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    Nov 20, 2019 · Learn about the Renwick Gallery, a historic and contemporary art museum near the White House. Find out how to visit, what to see, and how to get there from the National Mall.