The Renwick Gallery is a branch location of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Home to the SAAM’s collection of contemporary craft and decorative art, the Renwick is housed in a National Historic Landmark building, the first purpose-built art museum in the United States.
The Gallery exhibits "works by artists exploring traditional and innovative approaches to making, emphasizing craft as an approach to living differently in the modern world."
The Renwick is sometimes closed for installation between special exhibitions, so it's a good idea to contact the museum before you visit.
Exhibitions & Dates
State Fairs: Growing American Craft
Aug 22 2025 - Sep 7 2026
240 examples of American state fairs’ crafts from the 19th century to the present
Justin Favela: Capilla de Maíz (Maize Chapel)
Aug 22 2025 - Sep 7 2026
Site-specific installation highlights the role of maize in North American visual culture
Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery
Nov 13 2026 -
53 works from the museum’s collection