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National Museum of Women in the Arts

National Museum of Women in the Arts 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 National Museum of Women in the Arts?

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely dedicated" to championing women through the arts. NMWA was incorporated in 1981 by Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay. Since opening in 1987, the museum has acquired a collection of more than 6,000 works by more than 1,000 artists, ranging from the 16th century to today. The collection includes works by Mary Cassatt, Alma Woodsey Thomas, Élisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun, and Amy Sherald. NMWA also holds the only painting by Frida Kahlo in Washington, D.C., Self-Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky.

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Museum details

Name
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Type
Art Museum
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Website
http://nmwa.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8401100142
Coordinates
38.90038, -77.02883
What kind of museum is National Museum of Women in the Arts?

National Museum of Women in the Arts is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is National Museum of Women in the Arts located?

National Museum of Women in the Arts is located in Washington, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90038, -77.02883. See the map above.

Does National Museum of Women in the Arts have a website?

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

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