Summer Extended Hours

In June, July, and August, we are open until 8 pm on the second Wednesday of the month! Take this opportunity to explore our collection and current exhibitions with free admission.

Open Studio

Join NMWA educators in the museum’s studio 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.

Gallery Talk

Facilitated by museum staff members, these 30-minute, conversational, thematic talks highlight two to three works on view. Take a deeper look, learn about the artists’ inspirations, and discuss what you see, all on your lunch break. Meet at the Information Desk at 12 pm.

Collection Highlights Tour

Explore the museum’s collection during these engaging 45-minute drop-in tours at 2 pm and 6 pm. These guided experiences feature six to eight works on view, highlighting the creative contributions of artists from the 16th century to today. Meet at the Information Desk.

Library and Research Center

From 10 am to 4:30 pm, 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 and explore the stories, works, and legacies of women and nonbinary artists from around the globe!

Exhibitions On View

• Uncanny
• Remix: The Collection
• Guerrilla Girls: Making Trouble
• A Radical Alteration: Women’s Studio Workshop as a Sustainable Model for Art Making
• Niki de Saint Phalle In Print

About Our Partner

Community Day is presented in partnership with the DC Public Library as part of Discover Summer, an all-ages, city-wide celebration of reading and learning at home, at the library, and in your community.