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Renwick Gallery

Renwick Gallery

The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum located near the White House, is dedicated to the richness and diversity of American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st centuries. The gallery takes its name from the building's architect, James Renwick Jr., who also designed the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall.

Ghost Clock

Exhibitions

"Staged Stories: Renwick Craft Invitational 2009" (Aug. 7, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010). Established in 2000, the Invitational honors the thriving creativity and talent of today's craft artists. The featured artists, selected by a panel, are Christyl Boger, Mark Newport, Mary Van Cline and SunKoo Yuh.

"Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum" A new permanent installation of 70 landscapes, portraits and allegorical works. The works are installed "salon style," with paintings hung one atop another and side by side.

Curator Favorites

Ghost Clock by Wendell Castle, Game Fish by Larry Fuente, Bancketje (Banquet) by Beth Lipman and Bureau of Bureaucracy by Kim Schmahmann.

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Museum Information

Hours:

  • 10 to 5:30
    Closed December 25

Location:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, NW
    Washington, DC

Metro:

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  • Farragut West Station (Blue or Orange Line)
    Farragut North Station (Red Line)

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RENWK_Shop

Located on the first floor, the shop features American crafts, books and graphics related to the collection. There is also a large selection of unique art materials for children.

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RENWK_Eat

Although the Renwick Gallery does not have an on-site café, many Smithsonian museums do.

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