National Museum of Women in the Arts' singular mission

The National Museum of Women in the Arts, founded in 1987, is the only major museum in the world devoted exclusively to women artists. Located on New York Avenue NW, its collection comprises thousands of works from the 16th century to the present, and the museum programs rotating exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public events that highlight women’s contributions to visual culture. The institution has played a distinct role in shaping conversations about gender and the arts in Washington.