National Museum of Women in the Arts

Art museum · Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Art museum · Downtown

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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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The National Museum of Women in the Arts is a vibrant DC gem showcasing a rich collection of female artistry, from classic to contemporary, all in a stunning space.  

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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005 Get directions

nmwa.org
@womeninthearts

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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005 Get directions

+1 202 783 5000
nmwa.org
@womeninthearts
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gender neutral restroom
restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom
wheelchair accessible seating

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Mar 8, 2025

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"Celebrating the Best of Womens' Art Housed in a 1907 Renaissance Revival structure that was previously a Masonic temple, the NMWA is the world's leading museum dedicated to recognizing women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts. The collection houses more than 4,700 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts by nearly 1,000 women spanning the 16th century to the present. Explore all four floors and view works from the likes of Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Lee Krasner, Louise Bourgeois, and Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun."

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Jonathan Foulk

Google
Stunning museum that’s been beautifully restored while brining the interior up to date and ADA accessible. The team takes great pride in this place. Everyone is super friendly and the gift shop is a great place to find that perfect gift.

Monét Thibou

Google
Omg this is beautiful from top to bottom! Admission is $16 for adults and they have discounts for Maryland residents. You don’t need to buy tixs in advance. There was no wait on Thursday afternoon. Number one, the foyer is immaculate. Number two, the many art styles spread across all floors were STUNNING Number three, the gift shop had local art from artists and mostly women owned brands. My only complaint, I wish there was more. I spent about 2 hours here walking slowly, taking everything in. The exhibits on view were: Suchitra Mattai: Myth from Matter Remix: the collection And many other artists on permanent floors This museum did a wonderful job showing art from all walks of life like sculptures, to paintings, photographs and etc. I loved and was in awe every second of being here. The staff, all women, were very friendly and kind. This place is wheelchair accessible. There are elevators and ramps in the building. It is great for all ages! Go check this place out!

Kat

Google
An art museum that recognizing women's contributions to the arts. A must see. Yes there is an entry fee. Yes the museum is on the smaller side. Please support this museums mission to highlight centuries of women that the art world has mostly been indifferent too or purposefully ignored.

David C

Google
Excellent museum. You can see this place in a couple of hours. The gift shop was nice too . This will definitely be a place I will bring my visitors when they come to DC.

Isabel Dawson

Google
Was worth it because of the awesome tour we got, which wasn’t extra after the entrance cost. Definitely worth trying to time it up to do a tour. However, hard to have a museum with an entrance fee when there are so many free art museums within a few blocks. Maybe just stop into their gift shop, and get a $1 piece of art from their vending machine!

Jack Liu

Google
Very good art museum, small, quite, but have rich collection. I really like the architecture style in lobby, the museum have various art style, from classic paintings to modern art works. A tour guider wait in the lobby, so you’re free to join the 45 minutes guided tour. The 2rd and 5th floor are closed, the fourth floor is library, so is only 1st and 3rd floor have exhibition contents. Overall it’s a good place to spend your afternoon time, but is not necessary to drive here just to see the museum.

Abe Durojaiye

Google
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is a hidden gem that showcases stunning works by women artists from around the globe. The exhibits are an explosion of color and creativity—every room bursts with vibrant hues, intricate details, and bold artistic statements. From breathtaking paintings to striking sculptures, the art feels alive, telling powerful stories that captivate and inspire. If you love vivid, immersive art, this is a must-visit spot in DC! #AnKSeeTheWorld #Techietreksandtreats #Travel #Travelblogger

Poornima Prabhu

Google
Had a great experience visiting this museum. We went on a Sunday, and it was community day. So we got to enter the museum for free. The museum is 4 floors.