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Visit the only major art museum dedicated to women artists in the world. Explore exhibitions, collections, programs, and events that celebrate women's history and advocate for gender equity.
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely dedicated" to championing women through the arts. NMWA was incorporated in 1981 by Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay. Since opening in 1987, the museum has acquired a collection of more than 6,000 works by more than 1,000 artists ...
- Classical Revival
- Wood, Donn & Deming
- 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
- 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Learn how to get to the museum, buy tickets, access exhibitions and events, and explore the collection of women artists. Find out about visitor guidelines, accessibility, and tips for your visit.
Learn about the diverse achievements of women artists from the 16th century to the present at the only museum in the world dedicated to women in the arts. Explore the collection, the studio workshop, the performance hall and the new exhibit The Sky's the Limit at this renovated museum.
The first museum in the world dedicated to women artists, NMWA showcases a wide range of works by female creators from different mediums and periods. Located at 1250 New York Avenue, NMWA is open Tues.-Sun. and offers free admission on select days.
Oct 27, 2023 · The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. reopened in 2023 with expanded galleries and a thematic presentation of its collection. The review praises the museum's celebration of women's artistic freedom and diversity, but also notes its lack of engagement with the current challenges facing women.
