Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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
MetroAccess
To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th Street,
NW.
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 West
NW corner of 18th & I St., NW
Farragut North
East side of Connecticut Ave., between K & L St., NW
Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.
Parking
There is no public parking facility for the museum. City-operated metered parking and commercial lots are available.
Dining
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.
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
Disability access service requests: SAAMaccess@si.edu
