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
Remix: The Collection
Oct 21 2023 - Oct 25 2026
Works by women artists spanning six continents and six centuries
Gwen John: Strange Beauties
Jul 30 2027 - Nov 28 2027
A comprehensive survey of the artist’s work reveals her artistic scope and range
Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA
May 8 2026 - Sep 27 2026
24 clay vessels reflect diverse traditions and material cultures across Pueblo communities
Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California
Sep 18 2026 - Jan 17 2027
More than 80 artworks with kaleidoscopic patterns, colors, and forms
Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something
Jul 24 2026 - Feb 28 2027
17 works demonstrate methods of recontextualizing original source material
Women to Watch 2027: A Book Arts Revolution
Apr 9 2027 - Aug 15 2027
Works of art in book form by 16 artists combine approaches and techniques