Is the Renwick museum free?
Are tickets required for special exhibitions at the Renwick Gallery? No, tickets are not required.
What’s in the Renwick Gallery?
Current Exhibitions
- New Glass Now.
- Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano.
- Artist to Artist.
- Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975-1980.
- Janet Echelman’s 1.8 Renwick.
- The Automobile and American Art.
- Galleries for Folk and Self-Taught Art.
How big is the Renwick Gallery?
34,000 SF
The 34,000 SF Renwick Gallery, situated across from the White House and built in 1859 to the design of architect James Renwick, Jr. as the original Corcoran Gallery of Art, is a principal structure in the Smithsonian Institution portfolio and the first purpose-built art museum in America.
Is the Smithsonian open yet?
All museums will reopen with added health and safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many with reduced hours of operation. Visitors will need to reserve free, timed-entry passes for most locations.
Which Smithsonian museums have reopened?
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery have both reopened. For more information regarding hours, timed entry and safety protocols, visit the museum’s website. The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center has reopened.
Where is the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian?
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.
Is there parking at the Renwick Art Museum?
Barrier-free ramp access is available at the 17th Street entrance. There is limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood. We’re delighted to welcome visitors back into our galleries!
Is there free WiFi at the Renwick Gallery?
As a health and safety precaution, we are not offering printed floor plans at this time, but you may use the museums’ free Wi-Fi to access a Renwick Gallery Map [PDF] to find your way around. Bringing in outside food is not permitted except for bottled water that may be consumed in designated areas.
What can you bring to the Renwick Gallery?
Bringing in outside food is not permitted except for bottled water that may be consumed in designated areas. We encourage you to limit the number of personal belongings and bags you bring to SAAM and the Renwick Gallery.