Archives of American Art, Washington D.C.

#318 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Archives of American Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the visual arts in the United States. More than 20 million items of original material are housed in the Archives' research centers in Washington, D.C. and New York City. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.5 thous.Coordinates: 38°53'52"N, 77°1'22"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Archives of American Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, International Spy Museum, National Museum of Crime and Punishment.

~70 ftSE
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~230 ftW
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~380 ftSW
Interactive exhibits about espionage
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
~550 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, often simply referred to as the Crime Museum, offers a stark and intriguing journey through the history of crime and its consequences in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this museum provides an...
~750 ftN
Monuments and statues
Friendship Archway, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Friendship Archway is a paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of the largest ceremonial arches outside of China.
~980 ftSW
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~1070 ftW
Memorial, Greek Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Petersen House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street.
~520 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro.
~1000 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~140 ftNW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~620 ftN
Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Calvary Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Alliance of Baptists, the District ...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Archives of American Art?

Nearby attractions include National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Equitable Co-operative Building Association, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Archives of American Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archives of American Art:

Metro

Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (2 min walk)
Metro Center • Lines: Or, Rd (8 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (22 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (22 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (22 min walk)
Washington Union Station (24 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (26 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (30 min walk)