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Explore the sweep of the American imagination across four centuries at the nation's flagship museum for American art and craft. Dive into inspiring artworks, the reimagined collection, and an array of special exhibitions including Glenn Kaino: Bridge.
Learn more about the Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery, the nation's first collection of American art, and an unparalleled record of the American experience.
Two museums in one historic location. Sharing its space with the National Portrait Gallery, SAAM is a twenty-five minute walk from the Renwick Gallery, which is near the White House. SAAM is a fifteen minute walk from the Smithsonian Castle on 9th Street NW, directly north of the National Mall.
Search Artworks | Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Want to learn more about the painting you found while clearing out the attic? For answers, be prepared for a little detective work. Find lesson plans, hands-on activities, and more for learners of all ages.
In 1968, after an extensive interior renovation, the museum opened to the public. To learn more about the history of the building, visit the exhibition Temple of Invention: History of a National Landmark. In 1972, the Renwick Gallery opened to the public as a branch museum featuring American crafts.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's galleries for modern and contemporary art display selections from the permanent collection from the 1940s to the present.
Latinx Art. The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s leading Latinx art collection represents a profound commitment to building a great national collection reflecting the rich contributions of Latinos to our country, from the colonial period to the present.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum displays its collections and presents special exhibitions in two locations in Washington, DC. Its main building is located at the heart of a vibrant downtown cultural district, while its branch museum for contemporary craft, the Renwick Gallery, is located nine blocks west, near the White House.
The Renwick Gallery building is a National Historic Landmark, steps from the White House. Get more visit planning details and find out about accessibility, directions, exhibitions, and visitor guidelines.
October 1, 2021–May 18, 2025. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Artist to Artist features paired artworks, each representing two figures whose trajectories intersected at a creatively crucial moment, whether as student and teacher, professional allies, or friends.