Love this museum. Can’t wait to visit again. Their 30 minute lunch lecture series is such a great idea. Between the gorgeous open mezzanine to the upper floor galleries, you really get the best of old world charm and contemporary spaces.

Museum is beautiful. I do find irony in a museum celebrating the accomplishments of women, that has no changing tables in the bathroom. Especially since women are typically the ones caring for infants. I put my daughters blanket on the floor of the bathroom and changed her on that.Staff is wonderful and friendly.

So many different types of mediums and perspectives. Exhibits seem to change out regularly. If I lived in the area I definitely would purchase a membership. Its a cant miss spot to visit when in DC.

I didnt even know this place existed! Im glad went to see it. Very nice selection of permanent exhibition, as well as the special exhibition. Definitely recommend!

A bit on the smaller side, but lots of amazing works by the some of best women of our time (and before). Certainly wasnt expecting an original Frida Kahlo! It does cost money, which is a little lame, but they do offer community days for free.

I went to this museum in order to see the Rodarte exhibition, which was fabulous! The staff at the help desk was very friendly. After looking at the exhibit, I decided to visit the gift shop, and possibly purchase a souvenir to commemorate my experience. Unfortunately I encountered a HORRIBLE guy that works in the gift shop, that was rude and disrespectful to the patrons. He was yelling at us that the store was about to close, but in a loud and obnoxious manner. I understand that patrons needed to be made aware that the store was about to close, but there has to be a better way to say it. His customer service was so awful that it almost ruined the nice time that I had looking at the exhibit before I stepped into the gift shop. As a result of his actions, I decided not to purchase anything from the gift shop. I know that Ill probably visit the museum again, but Im not sure if Ill ever purchase anything from the gift shop because of him.

Well-curated, diverse collections. The staff is wonderful and the building is gorgeous. Lovely museum experience.

Therere many art works by famous women artists. Especially all staffs are very kind and friendly.

This is fabulous place...The art and venue absolutely beautiful...The security guard Richard was awesome...so knowledgeable about the art and the artists...

Ive never been here, instead someone else with a replica phone of mine has been there.

Very nice museum. Extremely friend staff, fantastic facility, and a nice variety of exhibits. We went to see the Iturbide exhibit. She documents some native Mexican lives in a wonderful way.

Great museum! Staff was very nice about Covid precautions in place

Elegant work of art I simply fell in love with this place. Paintings were so beautiful it seem in reality you are part of the picture /painting. I recommend to visit while in Washington DC.

I was fortunate to visit during a wonderful Judy Chicago exhibit (photos not allowed in that section). Its a joy to see women artists celebrated in this beautiful museum! In addition, the permanent collection is wonderful and new exhibits will make return visits interesting.

What a collection of incredible artists, and theyre all women! Both historical and contemporary works, photography, sculpture. They have very interactive guide and great wall text. I was very impressed with how provocative the collections were. I could spend all day at this museum, there was ample seating as well as a place to sit and eat on the second floor (if you pack a lunch) highly suggest it and definetly worth the $10 admission fee.

Amazing building! Lavishly decorated inside with exquisite chandeliers and pink marble. There is a quantitative lack of pieces, but thats understandable seeing as there are so few women artists. They have a wonderful exhibit there until February 10, 2019 featuring dresses from Rodarte. As a fashion buff, I am in love.

This is an AMAZING museum! It costs $10 for an adult to get in, but that is well worth it! There are 5 floors of women artists from at early as the 1500s a the way to present day. The space that all of these works are located in is lovely. I just cant say enough about this place. WELL WORTH THE COST OF ADMISSION!

Beautifully constructed and curated museum. Would definetly go again. Nice gift shop too

It was the highlight of my trip. Get a profit tour. It is worth the money. We had a guide named Doug . He was very knowledgeable and showed us things that most people will over look.

Gorgeous interior. Interesting art. Female artists doing it better than their make counterparts.I will return. Check out the phone on the wall.

I hadnt heard of this museum on my prior visits to DC, but I was very excited to have found it this time around through the ownerof the AirBnB I was staying at. It was such a great museum! Big enough and with a wide variety to suit all different tastes, but small enough to feel like you can truly see and appreciate the whole thing.

A wonderful venue for showcasing the artistic achievements of women artists. A beautiful building. You will learn a great deal about women artists, especially those who are not household names.

Amazing exhibitions... Enjoyed myself immensely

With so many museums in Washington DC where one does not have to pay an entrance fee, it is hard to get to some of these that charge admission. Ive wanted to go to this museum for several years, and I am very happy I finally did.The collection is fast and compelling and playful and disturbing and surprising.in most museums it takes me 10 to 20 minutes before I see a work of art that was created by a woman. I was particularly grateful to be in a space where all of the art is created by women. do you have to pay an entrance fee to get in, if you have the time and money, I recommend you check out the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Very cool to see an all womens art museum. The staff was super friendly, and admission was $10. My one grievance was that I felt like there was a lot of empty space in the ground floor. I did enjoy what I saw, though. Learned about a lot of artists I never heard of!

Just the place to surround yourself with feminine energy three blocks or so from the White House.

AWESOME metal work exhibit - so many beautiful, thought provoking pieces! Totally blown away! Will visit again to further absorb and connect with this exhibit.Such a beautiful museum. Very quit, even on weekends, allowing for a more personal interaction with the art.Easy dial in place cards per piece where you can listen to the artist speak about her art-really enjoyed this.Nice gift shop with a very friendly staff. I ended up having to wait in line for 10 min to get a ticket (prior customer needed a more tedious wrapping/gifting process) and they gave me free access to the museum to make up for my time.

Went during the Book Fair which provided a busy, but unique experience. On Sundays the museum is free to the public so expect crowds. The second floor is a special exhibit, if short on time skip to head upstairs to see the Frida Kahlo! Enjoyed the special collection “more is more” in Mezzanine which critics how we consume female work.

The staff is really helpful and friendly. The Rodarte exhibit is a must see. The $10 admission fee is totally worth it. Theres a great cafe there that serves lunch.

Always a delight. I have been member for two years now and I am consistently impressed by the level of programming. I highly recommend the membership even if you can only attend two events a year it will be worth it. They are have several free weekends a year. I also think this museum has the best gift shop in the city. Ive renewed my membership for another year.

I went during free day and other museums in the area are closed for the shutdown so there were lines for viewing some exhibits. The marble interior was beautiful but I was hoping female musicians, actresses, and other public figures would be in the spotlight for women being recognized instead of the arts from mostly private collections and from clothing designers I will never wear.

Amazing collection in a stunning building. I could sit and look at Janaina Tschäpes “100 Little Deaths” for a solid year and not get bored. (But you cant do that! since its only there through 20 January 2020! hurry!!)

This place was FANTASTIC !! There was just something about being amongst so much creativity that came from women that was exhilarating and magnetic. And the gift shop!! It was on the expensive side but they had such cool items!! Hard not to spend a ton, but I got some great things! The Rodarte exhibit was breathtaking. Will definitely return!

A beautiful museum with four floors’ worth of paintings and all kinds of art by exclusively women. A wonderful experience with such empowering energy. Their gift shop was full of unique gifts too. I highly recommend!

An interesting and eclectic mix of art created by women. Paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints as well as mixed media and alternate media.Give yourself a couple of hours to browse. Gift shop on the ground floor.

Good but refined collection of women artists with a variety of styles. Can easily spend an hour or two walking around. They do free admission the first Sunday of the month if you are on a tight budget.

I went to see the Rodarte fashion exhibit and it was wonderful. I have seen other fashion exhibits and this one was quite different. Smaller and more intimate. Since I didnt know much about the designers I thought the exhibit text was well positioned and detailed enough to allow for a very good understanding of the designers aesthetics and intents but not too much to read.One criticism was to do with how the museum laid out the exhibit in that it was not clear where the start was. Thanks to the help of a very good exhibit security person I was quickly directed to the start of the exhibit. Well worth seeing these designers clothing for they are fashion disruptors.The museum itself is small but packed with evocative artwork by women. A beautiful building and quite enjoyable to spend time in.Due to the fact that we went during a snowstorm we did not pay an entry fee but there is one usually. The gift shop was closed due to the storm.One last item. The cafe is closed on Sundays.

The museum itself is lovely and the displays are amazing, but the docent we got seemed to know nothing about the exhibit. Several times she gave information that was directly contradicted by the information plaque next to the piece, and often resorted to how does this piece make you feel instead of giving details. Worthwhile, as long as you self-guide.

Wonderful spot to spend an afternoon. Four floors of art, library, and a delicious cafe.

A beautiful building holding many fantastic exhibits. I recommend coming here on one of their free visit Sundays (I think its the first Sunday of every month) if youre balking at the price (which, no judgment - DC has so many phenomenal free museums). It is still worth a visit. The Rodarte exhibit was so beautiful!

It was a very inspiring experience. The place is quite small, you can visit in about 1 hour, but worth every second with an amazing atmosphere and incredible art pieces. All very nicely curated from wonderful women.

Women in the arts are so inspiring and i love that there is a museum potentially inspiring artistically inclined young women to pursue this line of work and the art is phenomenal

While I love the concept, the execution is not great. There is no rhyme or reason to the layout of the displays. There are a few standout pieces, but the exhibits are too sparse and inconsistent to make it feel like a cohesive or even thought-provoking experience.

Beautiful art and interior, but had the RUDEST man at the ticket checking station

Im torn between 3-4 stars. My lady loves art, so we visit quite a few art museums a year. Besides being dedicated to women, I didnt feel that this particular museum was anything special. Honestly, we both asked each other if that was it at the end of our stroll. The museum just isnt that large.

Great collection of works by female artists. Descriptive placards and thoughtful arrangement of the artwork makes this a great place to visit. Calm and welcoming atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff. The first Sunday of every month is free admission!

A gem. Medium sized collection and imaginative special exhibitions. Gift shop has every you need for the feminist art lover in your life (including you!).

We hosted our wedding reception here and It was absolutely gorgeous! The marble was cleaned and looked great with our setup. The facility was well maintained, and security was helpful. We could not think of a better place to have had our special night. The acoustics were even better than we would have thought. Plenty of space to dance as well! Additionally, it is a Unique quiet Museum in DC. Some very interesting art work, all done by women through history.

What a wonderful experience. I will definitely come back. Even the security folks had historical facts on the pieces! Wow

Absolutely worth the time to go through the museum; excellently curated.

There was a nice collection of paintings and photographs. It is always nice to see more representation of women artists. The special exhibit was a bit weird but still enjoyable. I had the impression there would be a lot of Kahlo but I only saw one.

I wanted this to be more. I wanted the art to be arranged in a more clearly thoughtful way—either by medium or by time period or something. I wanted the descriptions to be more meaningful and edifying. Two artists whose works were near each other were described as “meticulously crafting” their work. I think that should almost go without saying when describing artists featured in a museum.

A true tribute to women in the arts

Very beautifully decorated museum close to Metro Center. Love the concept of this museum — highlighting the works of women specifically. The ground floor of the museum is so gorgeous! I think you can even rent the space for a wedding venue. I had the opportunity to see the “Contour of Feeling” exhibit during its last week. Very incredible sculptures! Staff was super friendly too. Will definitely be back for its other upcoming installments. Also, the museum shop is a great place to buy feminist related gifts.

Great museum, just $10 and there is a worthy guided tour. It is a beautiful building, the exhibits are well organized and they have a good sample of women artists work. The “Heavy metal” exhibition is creative and interesting, I recommend to listen to the artists’ audio tour on your phone while you enjoy their work.

What a local treasure! Definitely do the guided tours!

Absolutely friendly staff! The lady at the front door might be the most friendly staff I have ever met! I took one star off because it is not a public museum and it costs $10 among all the fabulous public museums in DC.

Its a treat to visit this museum! All of the exhibits are laid out so beautifully, and they offer a free audio tour, using your cellphone. Quite an enjoyable stop at a reasonable price.

Fantastic diversity of styles and media. The metal show was very interesting and unique.

One of my favorite museums and gift shops in DC. Its worthwhile to do a tour because you learn about the history of the museum as well as the variety of artists.

Small museum of art with an amazing collection. It is a for fee museum, but well worth the cost of admission. Featured works by Frida Kahlo, Kay Sage and Remedios Varo made the trip worth it for me. The collection includes a wide range of of works spanning several centuries. It is a modest collection, but though it be small it is fierce! There were many contemporary works and the featured exhibits were well curated.

Beautiful decor. Great location in the heart of Downtown DC. Available to rented for private events. Staff is impeccable and the security is top notch. Beautiful wedding venue.

Magnificent collection and glorious building!

Great museum off the beaten path, celebrating the accomplishments of women in the arts, as well as highlighting important historical moments.

One of my favorite museum around D.C.I have few friends studying design as major, they love to go and look at the arts. we have been there 3 times already, still love to go there one more thing in the future. helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere!

Theres only one precious picture by Frida Kahlo, all the rest is strange

Collection is small, but high quality and diverse, with several works Im always happy to revisit. Some wonderful eye- opening exhibits too. Staff friendly and helpful.

Judy Chicago...dont miss. 15 more days til exhibit closes. Community Day is generous act for the community by this museum

Not a free museum!Entry fee is reasonable but if you are expecting free entry like Smithsonians think again.Museum brags about having Frida Kahlo but there is so much amazing gorgeous work here that they really dont need to rely on one Kahlo painting.Really, just go. The building is beautiful and the art selection is varied and interesting. Absolutely worth paying an entry fee and Im definitely going back.

An amazing museum showcasing a diverse selection of women artists. Even though the museum is housed in a lovely old building, the galleries are arranged in a way to make viewing each piece a very intimate experience. Add to that the fact that even the security guards are extremely knowledgeable about the works on display, its a hidden gem in this city of museums.

Small museum with a gift shop. It has beautiful interior craftsmanship on ceilings, walls, staircases. The exhibits were all enjoyable and like most museums in DC, some background information and /or explanations were provided in each room which makes visiting more enjoyable.

This museum is so beautiful. It definitely needs more art! I hope that they can also consider local powerful women artist who are doing spectacular work. especially woman of color and of all ethnicity. I saw little representation of Latin women.

Really cool museum near Chinatown. They had a Kahlo obviously but it was hardly the highlight as theres a lot of really incredible art here. Little bag check at the door hardly held me up and they offer a military discount on admission. There was an exhibit open for Delita Martin that I loooved and would highly recommend. Went on a Saturday at mid day and didnt run into many people at all.

This is a breathtaking venue with great works. Absolutely love that Frida gets some love here. Will definitely be back.

Wonderful museum with beautiful exhibits and a variety of interesting works. The tour I followed was also fun. Great job, women!

Beautiful building. The artwork varies by time period and medium. Tied together themes not mediums. Really enjoyed. Roger, Mr. Security, if your reading this call me.

It is just nice to have such a place. Although Im not a fan of identitarian politics since we can never be labeled by a singular id, it is a fact that women rarely get enough space to present their talent of arts.

Interesting museum with a specialized focus, detailing the oft overlooked role of women in the arts. A small but vibrant collection including two spectacular works by Remedios Varo.

I went for a work event, but the building is gorgeous! The event staff were professional and efficient. The food and drink were good and stocked

Beautiful! they have this super interesting way of presenting the descriptions, you get a envelope and they have highlighted pieces that you can learn more about. They have so many great artist from Annie Leibovitz to Frida Khalo, my favourite is not pictured, but its a sculpture of four seated figures. check this place out!

What a cool museum. We came across it by accident while visiting the National Building Museum for the Smithsonian Craft Show. I dont think its heavily advertised. Beautiful old building that used to be (ironically) a Masonic Lodge, that now houses a wide variety of art by women you probably know and women you almost certainly dont know. They also have event space, and its a very nice venue, though not that big. Highly recommended!

You got to see this. I was surprised by the unique elements of diversity and to find out this is just the unknown angle of possibilities.

Amazing! We also got an opportunity to join in an informal discussion about color.

Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.

They have a Frida Kahlo!!!! That for me was the best part of the museum, although of course the museum as a whole was amazing. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you’ve already been to DC and looking to visit an underrated spot.

Smaller museum, some really great pieces like Frida Kahlo, cute cafe, gift store could have greater selection of apparel and items with the museums name.

Just love the vibes. Amazing collection. Different from all other museums. Great to know more about female artists.

This is a wonderful showcase of women artists and their works. Works in the permanent collection are periodically switched out. Special exhibits are in place from a month to 3 or 4 months. a small but well curated gift shop is open during museum hours. There is a research library concentrating on women artists. First Sunday is free of charge and they host other open events to meet artists, sample art works, and experience your own creative leanings.

Can you name five women artists? If not, come here and learn something. Very nice building, fun gift shop, fabulous art!

I really enjoy art, and so seeing specifically womens art in one place was something I hadnt experienced before. Many exhibits capture women at their most vulnerable and explain the plight of womanhood.

I have to say that while this is actually a fine art gallery with many great pieces that have every right to be featured in museums my lower rating is mostly for some things that may not matter to everyone. First, unfortunately this gallery is quite a bit away from almost any other museum in DC so you have to make your way pretty far out of the loop to go here which is a big detractor. The space itself is very interesting and it is a large multilevel gallery. They appear to have regularly rotating exhibits in some areas which I appreciate but I also noted that a shocking number of their pieces for better or worse are on loan from the private collection of a wealthy DC lobbyist. I guess thats Washington for you... I also found it odd that many placards for artists described their general art style which was a nice addition but the pieces featured quite often did not conform to that style which was odd. Compared to other galleries Ive visited the price was more than fair considering the amount of pieces. The collection also covered female artists from at least the last 500 years right up to very recent pieces which was good. Overall just a lot of the type of art I dont really enjoy that much.

Their collection is amazing. It is so refreshing to see so many works of female artists at the museum. A must see in Washington!

There were many nice pieces of art. I loved the gift shop. Have to come back when I have more time.

Mind blowing art that moved my soul. Id like to see it again with my daughter who is an artist.

Great art! I really enjoyed the galleries that are displayed here.

This is a beautiful place to visit and spend a few hours. Easy walk north of metro center (about two blocks). Tickets are usually $10 but the first Sunday of the month is free (you can donate whatever you feel comfortable with, but no obligation). There is a coat closet open for general use, so dont leave anything valuable in your pockets. There is an elevator in addition to the stairs. Some spots can get a little tight on a busy day but its easy to move around and see everything. Definitely a good spot to spend 2 or so hours while in DC. The cafe is not open on the weekends.

The NMWA opened in 1987 as the only museum in the world dedicated to women artists. Things are changing, but NMWA still remains relevant and worth visiting. The permanent collection features artists like Lavinia Fontana, the first successful professional European artist, to Amy Sharald, now famous for painting the beloved portrait of Michelle Obama. The permanent exhibit galleries are rehung every six months, so theres always something new to see or an old favorite seen in a new light. Special exhibits over the years have included a Danish art colony, quilts. Australian Aboriginal paintings, pottery br Maria Martinez, Rodante fashion and, currently, massive cedar sculptures. A single membership is $50 for unlimited visits and other benefits. Worth visiting no matter what your gender.

Knickers as you’ve never seen them before. Great museum a must see when in DC

Fabulous interior, elegant and beautiful.

There is so much art from so many different time periods, and its not just limited to paintings! I would definitely recommend this museum as a must visit for anyone in the DC area.