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# Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. dailyClosed Dec. 25

Admission is free

americanart.si.edu

## About

Branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary craft, celebrating makers taking both innovative and time-honored approaches to their work. The Renwick Gallery is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington. This National Historic Landmark was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. in 1858 and was the first building in the United States built specifically to be an art museum.

## Highlights

Nick Cave's*Sound Suit*; Wendell Castle’s*Ghost Clock*; Karen LaMonte's *Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery*; Leo Villareal's *Light Sculpture Volume*

## Getting Here

Barrier-free access to the museum is available at the 17th Street entrance.

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

### Metrorail

**Metro Station:** Farragut West (Orange line) and Farragut North (Red line)

**Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:**Farragut WestNW corner of 18th & I St., NW

Farragut NorthEast side of Connecticut Ave., between K & L St., NW

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

### MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th Street,NW.  A ramp at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, leads to an accessible entrance.Parking
There is **no public parking facility** for the museum. City-operated metered parking and commercial lots are available.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.
Dining and ShoppingDining
While this location does not have dining, view dining options at our other locations.
Shopping
The Renwick museum store features artist-made gifts, books, and more. You can reach the store at 202.633.6856 or AmericanArtGiftShop@si.edu or shop online. 
Accessibility
Barrier-free access to the museum is available at the 17th Street entrance.

See **Getting Here**for information on accessible parking and public transportation. 

**Accessibility Information and Programs**
- Smithsonian accessibility for visitors
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**Disability access service requests:** SAAMaccess@si.edu
- Exhibitions
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Current Exhibitions
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-  **  Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery				              April  19, 2023 – Ongoing														              Renwick Gallery										 
-  **  Janet Echelman's 1.8 Renwick				              September  18, 2020 – Ongoing														              Renwick Gallery										 

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-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Ghost Clock 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Mandara 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Conoid Chair 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Curtains and Balcony Bracelet 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        The Family Reunion 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Impressions 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Green Balance 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Opalescent Red Crown 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Tea for One 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Tureen for "Risotto alla Pescatore" 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Necklace 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Portal Gates 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Gullah Fanner Basket 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Black and Grey Toaster 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Soundsuit 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Inez 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Vase with Landscape and Dinosaurs 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Rocking Pot 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Don't Tread on Me, God Damn, Let's Go! - The Harlem Hellfighters 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Oval Bowl 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Shoal (Bone Shoal Sonance) 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Cut, Flamed, Spalted 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Drift 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Notice - Forest (Autumn) 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Quatrefoil Lidded Shaker Cat Head Basket with Handle 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        The Running 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Biodiversity Reclamation Suit: Carolina Parakeet 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Box of Falling Stars 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Batman 2 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Graphite Pendulum-Pendant 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Devil Horns Crystal Brass Knuckles (Lefty) 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Blanket Cylinder Series 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Raft 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Oops! 
-          Smithsonian American Art Museum        Dress for Success 

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