Exhibitions
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Romaine BrooksJune 17, 2016 – October 2, 2016American Art Museum
This exhibition brings together 50 paintings and drawings from the museum’s permanent collection.
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A Room of Her Own: My Mother's Altar, an installation by Sandra CisnerosOctober 31, 2014 – September 7, 2015American History Museum
Acclaimed author Sandra Cisneros has created an installation in the tradition of "Dia de Muertos" to honor her mother, Elvira Cordero Cisneros.
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Marian Anderson: Artist and SymbolApril 8, 2014 – November 11, 2014American History Museum
See Marian Anderson's orange-and-black velvet ensemble, which she wore during her historic Easter Sunday performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on April 9,1939.
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Camilla's PurseJanuary 24, 2014 – May 4, 2014American History Museum
See what Holocaust survivor Camilla (Mia) Klaber Gottlieb carried in her purse to preserve her memories before, during, and after World War II.
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The National Woman Suffrage Parade, 1913February 28, 2013 – December 2, 2013American History Museum
Learn about the impact of the 1913 women's suffrage march in Washington, DC, the first civil rights parade to use the nation's capital as a backdrop.
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Gymnast Gabrielle DouglasFebruary 1, 2013 – April 2, 2014American History Museum
See objects related to Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas.
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Not Lost in Translation: The Life of Clotilde AriasSeptember 27, 2012 – May 12, 2013American History Museum
Learn about the life and times of Clotilde Arias, who in 1946 was commissioned by the US State Department to compose an official Spanish-language translation of the national anthem.
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Girl Scouts 1912-2012June 1, 2012 – April 20, 2014American History Museum
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts by learning about the organization's history.
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Annie Leibovitz: PilgrimageJanuary 20, 2012 – May 20, 2012American Art Museum
The images in this collection chart a new direction for Annie Leibovitz, one of America's best known living photographers, whose career now spans more than 40 years.
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Have You Heard the One about...? Phyllis Diller's Gag FileAugust 12, 2011 – October 30, 2011American History Museum
See how actress and stand-up comic Phyllis Diller kept track of her trove of 50,000 jokes.
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So Much Need of Service: The Diary of a Civil War NurseApril 22, 2011 – July 29, 2011American History Museum
The experiences of Civil War nurse Amanda Akin reflect the sacrifices of millions of Americans who contributed to the war effort.
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Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in AmericaJanuary 15, 2010 – April 25, 2010S. Dillon Ripley Center
See rare artifacts and photographs from more than 400 communities that explore the role of Catholic sisters in American life.
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Conversation Among Blues WomenNovember 13, 2005 – April 2, 2006Anacostia Community Museum
Visit an installation that mixes masks, textiles, found objects, lighting, and sound to give voice to and document the experiences of a wide-ranging group of African American women.
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Basketball Player Rebecca Lobo's Olympic JerseySeptember 30, 2004 – January 27, 2005American History Museum
Visit Rebecca Lobo's basketball jersey from the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, where she won a gold medal as part of the U.S. women's team.
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Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church HatsDecember 12, 2003 – April 25, 2004Anacostia Community Museum
Explore a tradition among African American women of wearing church hats. Get to know the “Hat Queens” and admire their collection of “crowns,” from the simple to the simply out-of-this world.
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Althea GibsonOctober 3, 2003 – January 7, 2004American History Museum
This case features one of Gibson's Wimbledon trophies, her racket, an outfit she wore during the 1957 Wimbledon tournament, and several photographs.
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Billie Jean King's "Battle of the Sexes" Tennis OutfitSeptember 18, 2003 – July 15, 2004American History Museum
Marking the 30th anniversary of the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match, on view is the tennis outfit Billie Jean King wore.
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Not June Cleaver: Spotlight on Business and Professional Women of the 1950sJanuary 15, 2003 – March 4, 2003American History Museum
On view are business records, photographs, and marketing materials related to the careers of 4 successful American businesswomen.
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The Renwick Invitational: Five Women in CraftMarch 31, 2000 – August 20, 2000Renwick Gallery
Examine the work of five women artists from diverse regions and backgrounds, showcasing their works in porcelain, basketry, and metal.
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Alma W. Thomas: A RetrospectiveJuly 16, 1999 – September 12, 1999Anacostia Community Museum
Alma W. Thomas taught art at Shaw Junior High School in Washington, D.C. Retirement launched her meteoric artistic career.
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