The only major museum in the world dedicated to recognizing women’s creative contributions, by bringing to light remarkable women artists of the past while also promoting the best women artists working today.
The collection holds more than 6000 works from the 16th century to today created by more than 1,500 artists. The NMWA mounts 10 exhibitions of women artists each year. The rotating special exhibitions showcase historic and contemporary artwork.
Read about our experience of the National Museum of Women in the Arts in our Art Things Considered blog.
Exhibitions & Dates
In Focus: Artists at Work
Oct 21 2023 - Apr 20 2025
A series of 3-minute films spotlighting collection artists at work
Remix: The Collection
Oct 21 2023 - Oct 21 2025
Works by women artists spanning six continents and six centuries
Suchitra Mattai: Myth from Matter
Sep 20 2024 - Jan 12 2025
A visual call and response between historical and contemporary objects
Uncanny
Feb 28 2025 - Aug 10 2025
Ghostly figures, disquieting places, and enigmatic images in various mediums
Samantha Box: Confluences
Nov 20 2024 - Mar 23 2025
Evocative documentary and studio-based photographs