Renwick Gallery's focus on contemporary craft and decorative arts

The Renwick Gallery, part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, occupies the historic Renwick Mansion near the White House and is dedicated to contemporary craft and decorative arts. The gallery underwent a major renovation and reopened to the public in 2015 and now presents rotating exhibitions and installations that highlight craft-based contemporary art. Its exhibitions and educational programming connect national craft practices to Washington's museum landscape.