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The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, showcases the best craft objects and decorative arts from the 19th century to the present. Visit Website Plan a Visit
Jul 4, 2015 · Free admission. Amenities. Additional Information. Directions. CONTACT. 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Washington, DC 20006. United States. (202) 633-7970. AmericanArtInfo@si.edu. VISIT WEBSITE. View Gallery. Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts.
Nov 20, 2019 · The Renwick Gallery is one of the most elegant examples of Second Empire architecture in the U.S. James Renwick Jr., the architect who also designed the Smithsonian’s Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, designed the D.C. building in 1859. Renwick found himself inspired by the Louvre’s Tuileries addition in Paris and ...
Admission is always free, the museums are open Wednesday-Sunday and regular hours are 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m at the American Art Museum and 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Renwick. Both facilities are handicap accessible. Take a break in the Kogod Courtyard.
This event is ticketed ($25 in advance and $30 at the door) and available for ages 21 and up. A free festival Saturday, Nov. 14, for children, families and visitors of all ages will feature craft activities, artist demonstrations, musical performances and museum tours.
Renwick Gallery. 1,144 reviews. #26 of 642 things to do in Washington DC. Art Museums. Open now. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. About. A museum of American craft art that begins with James Renwick s architectural design of the building itself.
