National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.

Name: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Address: 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20005, United States
Telephone: +1 202-783-5000

#74 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C., is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts. NMWA was incorporated in 1981 by Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay. Since opening its doors in 1987, the museum has acquired a collection of more than 4,500 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative art. Highlights of the collection include works by Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, and Élisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun. The museum occupies the old Masonic Temple, a building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'0"N, 77°1'45"W

Address

1250 New York Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. 20005 United States

Contact

+1 202-783-5000

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Day trips

National Museum of Women in the Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1560 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Women in the Arts open?

National Museum of Women in the Arts is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Women in the Arts?

Nearby attractions include Downtown, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Planet Word, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Church of the Epiphany, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Women in the Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Women in the Arts:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (4 min walk)
McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (20 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (21 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (28 min walk)
Russell (33 min walk)