National Museum of Women in the Arts - only major museum solely for women artists

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is a museum in Washington, D.C., dedicated exclusively to celebrating and documenting the achievements of women in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Founded as a nonprofit in 1981 and opened in its current building in 1987, the museum bills itself as the only major museum in the world solely dedicated to women artists. Its collection and exhibitions focus on historical and contemporary art by women across a wide range of media. The institution also conducts research, education, and public programs to advance recognition of women’s contributions to the arts.