Museum Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm
Holiday Closures: NMWA is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Library Hours
Tuesday to Friday
10 am to 4:30 pm
The LRC will be closed on Friday, December 13.
Café Hours
Temporarily closed
Shop Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm
Community Days
Enjoy free admission on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of every month.
Tickets
Adult
- $16
Adult 70+
- $13
DC Resident
- $13
Member
- Free
21 and Under
- Free
Visitor with Disabilities and Personal Care Attendant
- Free
Interested in bringing a group of ten or more? Contact tickets@nmwa.org.
Getting Here
Museum Address
1250 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
Use the goDCgo interactive map to plan your trip via bus, metro, bicycle rental, and more.
Transportation Options
The closest Metro stations to the museum are Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) or Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, and Yellow lines). Visit the WMATA website for detailed maps, schedules, and the latest updates.
Travel by bus routes 80, G8, S2, S4, X2, D6, D3, 68, D1, and 42 to the corner of H and 13th Streets, NW. Visit the WMATA website for detailed maps and schedules.
Since metered street parking is minimal, reserve your parking with SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app. Visitors can purchase guaranteed parking at nearby parking garages with rates up to 50% off drive-up. Once purchased, present your purchase confirmation at the selected location (this serves as your payment). Parking is guaranteed even if the location is otherwise filled.
Additional Visitor Information
Tips for Your Visit
To get the most out of your visit, check out a list of helpful information.
Visitor FAQs
Have a question about tickets? Find answers to many commonly asked questions.
Accessibility
As you plan your visit to NMWA, explore our on-site accessibility offerings.
Weekly Events
Drop-in Tours
Join us for drop-in talks and tours most days at 2 pm and Wednesdays at 12 pm. Stop by the Information Desk to learn more.