Exciting News: National Museum of Women in the Arts is Re-Opening on October 21, 2023!

The press release below is quoted from the NMWA website. Please click the link to learn more about planning a visit to this extraordinary museum, in Washington D. C., which champions women in the arts.

At Art and Soul, we applaud this inspiring museum as it works not only to increase gender equity in the arts, but also to increase access to the arts. It offers free admission to all who are 21 and younger as well as those with disabilities and accompanying caregivers.

WASHINGTON—On October 21, 2023, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) will reopen after more than two years to unveil its highly anticipated top-to-bottom renovation.

The historic building’s transformation will be highlighted by immersive exhibitions showcasing powerful works by contemporary women artists and a bold thematic reimagining of its stellar collection of international art spanning six centuries. The world’s first major museum solely dedicated to championing women artists, NMWA has expanded and enhanced the visitor experience at its home at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C., with new exhibition spaces, enlarged public programming areas, enhanced amenities and increased accessibility.

To celebrate opening weekend—Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023—NMWA will offer free admission and festivities, including art-making, interactive activities and live performances. Tickets are available now for NMWA members and on September 19 for non-members. “This expansive transformation heralds a new era for the National Museum of Women in the Arts,” said Director Susan Fisher Sterling. “Our building is the flagship for our mission, which resonates today more than ever. NMWA’s renovation—made possible thanks to extraordinary donors and dedicated staff members—brings new possibilities for dynamic exhibitions, programs and connections. This venture springs from our work championing gender equity through the arts.”