Art Museum of the Americas
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Washington
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 · Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Adult $5, student $3, under 12 free; free admission on Sundays
- Coordinates
- 38.8880, -77.0280
Introduction
The Art Museum of the Americas, affiliated with the Organization of American States, is the only museum worldwide dedicated to art of the Western Hemisphere from pre-Columbian to contemporary. Housed in a 1912 Colonial Revival building by architect Albert L. Richardson, itself a historic landmark, the collection holds over 2,000 paintings, sculptures, installations and folk art objects from across the Americas, spanning Mexican muralism, Caribbean modernism, and Andean indigenous art. Permanent works include pieces by Latin American masters Fernando Botero, Wifredo Lam and Joan Miró, while temporary exhibitions address contemporary social issues. Though modest in size, its curatorial density and unique perspective of the Americas as a cultural whole make it a quietly brilliant gem among Washington's museum landscape.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Adult $5, student $3, under 12 free; free admission on Sundays
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Art Museum of the Americas?
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays
How much is the admission for Art Museum of the Americas?
Adult: Free; Adult $5, student $3, under 12 free; free admission on Sundays
Any practical tips for visiting Art Museum of the Americas?
Sunday free admission is the best time with fewer crowds Small size makes it perfect to combine with a White House visit
How long should I spend at Art Museum of the Americas?
A typical visit takes Recommended 1-2 hours.
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