The following special exhibitions are on view at area museums. For a complete list of all permanent, indefinite and long-term exhibitions, please consult individual museum websites. Museums marked with an * are free. Note: Amid the government shutdown, the Library of Congress, the National Archives Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian museums will be closed to the public indefinitely.
The following special exhibitions are on view at area museums. For a complete list of all permanent, indefinite and long-term exhibitions, please consult individual museum websites. Museums marked with an * are free. Note: Amid the government shutdown, the Library of Congress, the National Archives Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian museums will be closed to the public indefinitely.
*AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER Six exhibits are on view through Dec. 7: “Women Artists of the DMV: A Survey Exhibition,” “From Ancestral Traces to Contemporary Visions — The Art of Méné,” “Jan Svoboda & Jaroslav Beneš: Lenticular Poetry,” “Orna Ben-Ami: Displacement and Memory,” “From Painting to Print: The Poppies, Mimosas, and Lantern Flowers of Donald Sultan” and “Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile & Fiber Artists.” 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/museum
CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM “LGBTJews in the Federal City,” through Jan. 4. This exhibition uses photography, artifacts and oral histories to examine the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ history in D.C.
The museum features two ongoing exhibitions about Jewish history, from 1790 to today, and how to build a better future in the National Capital Region: “What Is Jewish Washington?” and “Connect. Reflect. Act.” 575 Third St. NW. capitaljewishmuseum.org
*DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence,” through Dec. 31. More than 50 artifacts shine a light on African Americans’ fight for freedom, from the Revolutionary War through today. 1776 D St. NW. dar.org/collections/museum
*DUMBARTON OAKS “Trees of Dumbarton Oaks: Photographs by Sahar Coston-Hardy,” through Dec. 20. Coston-Hardy’s portraits of some of the estate’s oldest trees are on display.
“The Stimulant Sea: Sugar, Coffee, & the Acquisition of Taste,” through April. An exploration of how trade between the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean connected and commodified sugar and coffee. 1703 32nd St. NW. doaks.org
* FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY “Imagining Shakespeare: Mythmaking and Storytelling in the Regency Era,” through Aug. 2. Seen on view together for the first time since London’s Boydell Shakespeare Gallery closed in 1805, 14 paintings depict pivotal scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays while also speaking to how the playwright was refashioned into a cultural icon.
“Contemporary Art at the Folger,” though April. Small solo exhibitions feature the work of four recent artist fellows at the Folger Institute. 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu
*GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND TEXTILE MUSEUM “Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles,” through Dec. 20. The museum marks its centennial by exploring the cultural significance of its globe-spanning collection.
“Capital Accommodations,” through Feb. 28. Explore D.C.’s historic hotels and inns through advertisements, travel guides and prints.
“From A to DC: Transportation in Washington,” through Feb. 28. Artworks capture the transportation systems that transformed D.C. in the 19th and 20th centuries.
“Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion,” through April 11. Historical garments from the Textile Museum’s collection are paired with works by contemporary fashion designers using responsible materials and resources. 701 21st St. NW. museum.gwu.edu
HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM AND GARDEN “From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley,” through Jan. 4. An exhibition dedicated to the 20th-century Russian aristocrat, who came to the United States and gained fame as a model, socialite and actress. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. hillwoodmuseum.org
KREEGER MUSEUM “Anonymous Was a Woman,” through Dec. 31. An exhibition highlighting the work of local artists Jae Ko, Linn Meyers, Joyce J. Scott and Renée Stout, all of whom have been awarded the Anonymous Was a Woman grant. 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW. kreegermuseum.org
MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE “C.S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact,” through Feb. 14. The “Chronicles of Narnia” author’s path from atheism to faith is explored in this exhibition. 400 Fourth St. SW. museumofthebible.org
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART ARLINGTON Three exhibitions are on view through Jan. 25: “Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World”; “Global Spotlight: Tactics for Remembering”; and “Joey Enríquez: As I Look Towards What Could Have Been Mine.”
“Hiromi Isobe: Can I See?,” through Nov. 30. This installation uses painting, mixed media, fiber and sculpture to envision the invisible systems shaping the world. 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. mocaarlington.org
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM “A South Forty: Contemporary Architecture and Design in the American South,” through winter. An overview of design in the South zeroes in on architectural trends that have defined the region since 1990.
“Brick City,” through August. U.K.-based artist Warren Elsmore uses Lego pieces to re-create destinations from all seven continents, including New Orleans during Mardi Gras and medieval Japanese castles.
“Coming Together: Reimagining America’s Downtowns,” ongoing. A multimedia exploration of how lessons learned during the pandemic are shaping the future of American city centers.
“Mini Memories: Souvenir Buildings From the David Weingarten Collection,” ongoing. A showcase of 400 miniature building souvenirs from nearly 70 countries.
“House & Home,” ongoing. A collection of photographs, models, films and objects that examine American homes both familiar and unconventional.
“Building Stories,” ongoing. This immersive exhibition dives into the world of architecture, engineering, construction and design as depicted in children’s books. 401 F St. NW. nbm.org
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS “Niki de Saint Phalle in Print,” through Nov. 30. This exhibition highlights 20 large-scale prints from the 20th-century French artist more widely known for her sculptures and performances.
“Women Artists From Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750,” through Jan. 11. A collection of paintings, prints, embroidery, sculptures and other artworks highlights the work of 40-plus Dutch and Flemish women.
“Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies,” through March 8. Selections from the photographic artist’s latest series, “The Restoration” and “The Reconciliation,” incorporate assemblage, embroidery, film and audio narrative.
“Remix: The Collection,” through Oct. 25. Familiar collection favorites are displayed alongside recent acquisitions. 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org
PHILLIPS COLLECTION “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection,” Saturday through Feb. 15. Artworks from the early 20th century to the present capture the people, cultures, landscapes and history of the United States. 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org
*RUBELL MUSEUM “American Vignettes: Symbols, Society and Satire,” through fall. A trio of themes encapsulate nearly 100 works from contemporary artists who were born in the United States or call the country home. 65 I St. SW. rubellmuseum.org/dc
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