National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is devoted solely to recognizing the contribution of women artists. It is the only museum in the world of its kind. Located on New York Avenue N.W., it is within walking distance of the White House.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts has five floors, each of which contains something different. The first floor, otherwise known as the Great Hall, is occupied by the information desk, the museum shop, the Educational Gallery, and the early works contained in the permanent collections. The Mezzanine between the Great Hall and the second floor has additional works from the permanent collection as well as the Mezzanine Cafe. The second and third floors feature the exhibitions, changing and permanent respectively. NMWA's Library and Research Center, where you can view materials about women artists, is on the fourth floor of the museum. Also on the fourth floor is the Eulabee Dix Gallery which includes special displays. The Performance Hall/Auditorium hosts many public performances and is located is on the fifth floor.
The permanent collection holds works from as early as the 16th century through the present. An array of art styles are displayed from Renaissance paintings to modern photography. There is even a silver collection complied of works by 18th and 19th century women silversmiths. Many of their temporary exhibitions have included Women in Blues and Jazz, Pueblo Pottery, Sheila Isham's The Victoria Series and Transitory Patterns: Florida Women Artists.
The NMWA offers a range of tours and programs. They have tours for adult groups, school groups and youth groups. Their programs include various lectures, family and teen programs, school partnerships and even literary, music, and film events.
The museum is open seven days per week and is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Admission is between $6-$8 for students, seniors, and adults respectively, and visitors 18 and under get in for free.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is devoted solely to recognizing the contribution of women artists. It is the only museum in the world of its kind. Located on New York Avenue N.W., it is within walking distance of the White House.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts has five floors, each of which contains something different. The first floor, otherwise known as the Great Hall, is occupied by the information desk, the museum shop, the Educational Gallery, and the early works contained in the permanent collections. The Mezzanine between the Great Hall and the second floor has additional works from the permanent collection as well as the Mezzanine Cafe. The second and third floors feature the exhibitions, changing and permanent respectively. NMWA's Library and Research Center, where you can view materials about women artists, is on the fourth floor of the museum. Also on the fourth floor is the Eulabee Dix Gallery which includes special displays. The Performance Hall/Auditorium hosts many public performances and is located is on the fifth floor.
The permanent collection holds works from as early as the 16th century through the present. An array of art styles are displayed from Renaissance paintings to modern photography. There is even a silver collection complied of works by 18th and 19th century women silversmiths. Many of their temporary exhibitions have included Women in Blues and Jazz, Pueblo Pottery, Sheila Isham's The Victoria Series and Transitory Patterns: Florida Women Artists.
The NMWA offers a range of tours and programs. They have tours for adult groups, school groups and youth groups. Their programs include various lectures, family and teen programs, school partnerships and even literary, music, and film events.
The museum is open seven days per week and is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Admission is between $6-$8 for students, seniors, and adults respectively, and visitors 18 and under get in for free.
