“National Museum of Women in the Arts, 13th Street and New York Avenue, NW Photo by John Mannarino”
From the National Museum of Women in the Arts:
“During the current federal government shutdown, the collection and exhibitions at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) remain open.
We recognize the challenges many in our community may face during this time. As a gesture of solidarity and support, for the duration of the shutdown, NMWA will offer free admission to any furloughed federal government employees.
Where
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Exhibitions on View and Upcoming
Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750
Sep. 26, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026
Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies
Oct. 15, 2025, to Mar. 8, 2026
Ruth Orkin: Women on the Move
Dec. 12, 2025, to Mar. 29, 2026
Niki de Saint Phalle In Print
Through Nov. 30, 2025
Remix: The Collection
Ongoing
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs and online content, the museum inspires dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women and nonbinary artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement and social change. NMWA addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women artists of the past while promoting great women artists working today. The collection highlights a wide range of works in a variety of mediums by artists including Rosa Bonheur, Louise Bourgeois, Lalla Essaydi, Lavinia Fontana, Frida Kahlo, Hung Liu, Zanele Muholi, Faith Ringgold, Niki de Saint Phalle and Amy Sherald.
NMWA is located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. It is open Tues.–Sun., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and closed on Mondays and select holidays. Admission is $16 for adults, , $13 for D.C. residents, visitors 65 and over, students and educators, active-duty military and veterans, and visitors with a Native / Tribal Affiliation; and free for visitors 21 and under, visitors with disabilities, and SNAP/EBT card holders. Admission is free the first Sunday and second Wednesday of each month.”