Introductory Message
Updated 8/9/21
The museum building is currently closed for a major renovation with plans to reopen in fall 2023.
Let’s stay safe together
The museum building is currently closed for a major renovation with plans to reopen in fall 2023.
NMWA follows strict guidelines to protect you, our visitors, as we welcome you back to the museum. With guidance from the D.C. government, D.C. Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the museum has developed new cleaning, safety, health, and operational protocols for reopening:
Please do not enter the museum if you have symptoms of infection or have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19.
Face masks must be worn by staff and visitors at all times. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of two or to individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition.
A minimum of six feet of social distance must be maintained at all times. Please observe social-distancing floor markers and signage. Plexiglas partitions are installed at transactional areas.
Enhanced cleaning procedures include regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces such as entrance doors. Washrooms are cleaned frequently throughout the day.
Hand sanitizer stations are available, and frequent hand-washing with soap and water is strongly encouraged.
Elevator capacity is restricted to one person or one group/household. Please do not board elevators if they are occupied.
Please avoid forming groups in front of art or in bathrooms.
Coat and bag check services are suspended. Backpacks and bags larger than 16 x 16 in. are not permitted. Bags in excess of 16 x 16 in. containing medical equipment or diaper bags are allowed but must be carried at a visitor’s side.
Guests from outside D.C., Maryland, and Virginia should review and comply with guidelines for visitors coming into D.C. published by DC Health.
Instead of paper brochures, access digital alternatives, including a gallery guide and See For Yourself self-guide cards.
Special Hours and Restrictions
- The museum is closed for major renovation.
- In-person gallery talks, tours, and public programs are canceled. A behind-the-scenes audio guide featuring key artworks in the collection is now available.
- More information for planning your visit is available on the Plan Your Visit page.
Please note that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the museum, you voluntarily assume all risks related COVID-19 exposure. Visitors must agree to leave the building upon showing signs of illness.
Member Tickets
Members are always free! Please reserve your free timed ticket in advance. You will need your membership ID number to make a reservation. If you have questions, please contact the membership department at member@nmwa.org or (866) 875-4627.
Member Ticket FAQs
May I bring a guest? How many guests?
If your membership includes a guest admission as a benefit, please contact the membership department to reserve a spot for your guest. At this time, one-time use guest passes will not be accepted in order to accommodate reduced attendance numbers.
What if I don’t reserve in advance?
Advanced registration is strongly encouraged to guarantee timed entry to the museum.
Ticket Exchanges
Tickets can be exchanged before the date of your visit. Refunds are not available for tickets, memberships, or donations, except due to museum closure or illness. For assistance, contact tickets@nmwa.org.
If you would like to convert your ticket to a fully tax-deductible museum donation, please email member@nmwa.org. Your generosity will help us to champion women in the arts now and in the future.
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