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Two women stand in front of two fabric quilts hanging on a gallery wall.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Free Community Day

A group of people stand in an art gallery, some smiling, while two colorful quilts and a small framed portrait hang on the white wall behind them. One person takes a photo with a phone.

Event Details

Event Date and Time

Sun, Jan 3, 2027
10 am to 5 pm ET

Tickets and Reservations

Free. Registration recommended.

Registration will open December 1.

Location

Throughout the museum

Event Type

Community Programs
Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

Event Description

About Community Day

Visit us on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of each month for free museum admission. Take this opportunity to explore our collection and current exhibitions.

Open Studio

Join NMWA educators in the museum’s studio on the 4th floor from 10 am to 4 pm for free, self-directed, drop-in art-making activities inspired by artworks on view. Activities and inspirations change each month. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Collection Highlights Tour

Explore the museum’s collection during these engaging 45-minute drop-in tours at 11 am and 2 pm. These guided experiences feature six to eight works on view, highlighting the creative contributions of artists from the 16th century to today. Meet in the Great Hall.

Library and Research Center

Browse the reading room, which holds an extensive collection of books. Whether you’re an avid researcher, a student, or simply curious, our welcoming space offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Stop by from 10 am to 4 pm and explore the stories, works, and legacies of women and nonbinary artists from around the globe!

Museum Café

Enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and pastries at Museum Café, open from 10 am to 4 pm. A partnership between the museum and Slipstream, the café features coffee beans from the Huila region of Colombia cultivated by female farmers using traditional, sustainable techniques. NMWA members receive a 10% discount.

Exhibitions on View

Accessibility

Accessibility Inquiries

If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email tickets@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.

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