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Art Museum of the Americas

Art Museum of the Americas is a art museum in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Art Museum of the Americas?

Art Museum of the Americas (AMA), located in Washington, D.C., was 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 (OAS) 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.

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Museum details

Name
Art Museum of the Americas
Type
Art Museum
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Website
http://www.museum.oas.org/FRIENDS.HT
IMLS Museum ID
8401100139
Coordinates
38.89210, -77.04164
What kind of museum is Art Museum of the Americas?

Art Museum of the Americas is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Art Museum of the Americas located?

Art Museum of the Americas is located in Washington, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89210, -77.04164. See the map above.

Does Art Museum of the Americas have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.museum.oas.org/FRIENDS.HT. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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