Welcome to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated
exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists.
1250 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3970
202-783-5000, 1-800-222-7270
Susan Fisher Sterling, Director
Board of Trustees
Admission
Adults: $10.00*
Visitors 60 and over: $8.00
Students: $8.00
NMWA members: Free
Youth 18 and under: Free
Free Community Days are the first
Sunday of every month.
* Museum admission passes and gift passes are available for purchase
through the ticket office. Call 1-800-222-7270, x7084 for advance
sales.
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and
New Year's Day
The museum, shop, and cafe will be closed to visitors on
January 19 and 20, 2009.
Access
All public areas of the museum are wheelchair accessible. A limited
number of wheelchairs and strollers are available at the security
guard's desk for use within the museum. A large-print edition of
the permanent collection wall text is available at the information
desk.
Dining
The Mezzanine Cafe, surrounded by works from the museum's permanent
collection, offers visitors a relaxing place to eat lunch. Choose
from a seasonal menu of appetizers and soups, salads, gourmet sandwiches,
a daily entree, and delicious desserts. With prior arrangement,
the Cafe staff can also arrange breakfasts, private lunches, and
afternoon teas. Call 202-628-1068 for reservations.
Open weekdays: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and
for brunch on select Sundays (see below).
First-Sunday-of-the-Month Brunch
Join us for what is sure to become a family tradition: Brunch at
the Museum Cafe on the first Sunday of every month! 11 am - 2 pm.
Price of $25 includes FREE admission to the museum. Docent-led tours
available. For reservations call 202-628-1068.
Group Visits
Special guided tours for groups of up to 40 people are offered by
appointment. For larger groups, the museum can provide a lecture
followed by a walk through the galleries with museum docents. For
more information and to request a date, click
here.
Brief walk-in tours are offered throughout the week when guides
are available. Check with the Information Desk when you arrive.
The museum also offers special tour packages that include lunch or tea; to arrange for one, call the Special Events office at 202-783-7988.
Photography
Works in the permanent collection may be photographed with available light; flash photography, tripods, extension cords, and other special equipment are not permitted. No photography of special exhibitions or works of art on loan to the museum is allowed.
