NMWA Logo - Home
spacer
About NMWA
dotVisitor Information
dotHistory
dotVolunteer
dotVolunteer
The Collection
Exhibitions
Education / Programs & Tours
Library and Research Center
Outreach
Membership and Giving
Publications
Museum Shop
Facility Use
Spacer
National Museum of Women in the Arts Spacer
Resources
Resources NewsCalendarContact UsSearch My Account Shopping Basket
spacer
Welcome to the National Museum of Women in the Arts
spacer
2 images: exterior of the MNWA building, interior of a NMWA gallery spacer

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 65 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

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.

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.


spacer spacerspacer
spacer


Calendar
For current museum events, view the Calendar.

Join Now
Become a member to enjoy discounts on tours, the Museum Shop, and more!





 
THE WOMEN'S MUSEUM®
© 2009 National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. | Conditions of Use | Privacy Statement