The museum’s origins trace back to a couple of art collectors – Wilhelmina and Wallace Holladay, who after collecting art for more than 20 years decided to address the under representation of women-created art in art museums.  First by opening their home up to docent-led tours of their private collection and special exhibits, then by opening of the Women in the Arts museum in 1983.

Housed in what was once a Masonic Temple and only a few blocks from the White House, the NMWA building was refurbished and has since won numerous architectural awards.

With over 3,000 works of art, its collection tells a historical story through a wide range of styles and media of women-created art from the 1700s through today.  The collection includes paintings, photography, sculpture, silver and more, all created by women.  

National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3970

Tickets – Adults: $8.00, Seniors 60+ and students: $6.00, Kids 18 and under: free

Free admission – first Sunday of every month.

Hours – Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: noon – 5:00 p.m.

Nearest Metro subway station – Metro Center – Red, Blue or Orange lines then a two-block walk.

Parking – Metered parking and area garages are available.

Photo credits: Mary Cassat, The Bath, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, Portrait of Princess Belozersky, and Beatrice Whitney Van Ness Summer Sunlight courtesy of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

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Post from: The DC Traveler