Closes 27 Sept
Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA
National Museum of Women in the Arts · Washington, D.C.
May 8 – September 27, 2026
Polynova at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons
Polynova at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons
Washington, D.C., United States2 on view
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Situated in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Women in the Arts is a dedicated institution founded in 1981 to highlight female artists. Its collection spans from the 16th century to the present, featuring over 6,000 works by more than 1,000 creators, including prominent figures like Mary Cassatt, Alma Woodsey Thomas, and Frida Kahlo.
Planning your visit
$16 adult admission
USD 16 adults; USD 13 seniors, DC residents, students, educators and military; 21 and under free.
Free on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every month.
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
On view now
Until 28 Feb 2027
Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something
National Museum of Women in the Arts · Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2026 – February 28, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting National Museum of Women in the Arts — common questions
What exhibitions are on at National Museum of Women in the Arts right now?
2 special exhibitions are on at National Museum of Women in the Arts right now: Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA (until September 27, 2026) and Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something (until February 28, 2027).
How much is admission to National Museum of Women in the Arts?
Adult admission to National Museum of Women in the Arts is $16. USD 16 adults; USD 13 seniors, DC residents, students, educators and military; 21 and under free.
Is National Museum of Women in the Arts free?
National Museum of Women in the Arts charges general admission, but there are free options. Free on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every month.
What time does National Museum of Women in the Arts open?
National Museum of Women in the Arts is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed Monday. Last entry is 4:30 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.