Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.

Name: Art Museum of the Americas
Address: 201 18th St NW, Washington D.C., 20006, United States
Telephone: +1 202-370-0147

#163 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C., is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean. The museum was formally established in 1976 by the Organization of American States as the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America. Artists represented in the AMA's permanent collection include Carlos Cruz-Diez, Candido Portinari, Pedro Figari, Fernando de Szyszlo, Amelia Peláez, and Alejandro Obregón. ()

Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'34"N, 77°2'29"W

Address

201 18th St NWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20006 United States

Contact

+1 202-370-0147

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Washington D.C.

Day trips

Art Museum of the Americas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National World War II Memorial, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Babcock Lakes, Octagon House.

~1320 ftS
Memorial
National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The National World War II Memorial is a solemn tribute to the American soldiers who served in the Second World War, as well as the millions who supported the war effort from home. Situated in the heart of Washington D.C., between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington...
~630 ftSE
Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, abbreviated as the C&O Canal and occasionally called the "Grand Old Ditch," operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland.
~1310 ftSE
Lake
Babcock Lakes, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Babcock Lakes were a series of water ponds formerly located near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. before the area became the National Mall.
~1240 ftN
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Octagon House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1220 ftW
Monuments and statues
Eccles Building, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the United States' Federal Reserve System. It is located at the intersection of 20th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
~560 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~1000 ftE
Memorial, Sculpture
Second Division Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, United States. The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser.
~820 ftNE
Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
~220 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • General Jose Gervasio Artigas is a bronze statue, in Washington, DC, capital of the United States, at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Virginia Avenue, at 18th Street. It is one of a set called the Statues of the Liberators.
~320 ftE
Beaux-Arts architecture
Pan American Union Building, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Pan American Union Building is the headquarters for the Organization of American States. It is located at 17th Street N.W. between C Street N.W. and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~410 ftNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Art Museum of the Americas open?

Art Museum of the Americas is open:

Monday closed
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 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Art Museum of the Americas?

Nearby attractions include El Maíz, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Statues of the Liberators, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Columbus Memorial Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Art Museum of the Americas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Art Museum of the Americas:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (9 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (15 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (19 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (32 min walk)