When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

Politics / Books & the Arts / Our art critic visits the Smithsonian American Art Museum to get a closer look at the Trump administration’s attack on DC arts institutions. Barry Schwabsky It’s funny ...

Black art has long been a major force in Washington. Long before downtown galleries and national museums welcomed artists of color, African American painters, sculptors, and crafters were making ...

Covering a vast range of artistic styles and mediums, there's something for every art aficionado in Washington, DC. Here are 15 museums, galleries, and other artsy destinations worth visiting.

If you’re looking for free museums in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Institution is the perfect place to start. With 17 museums, galleries, and a zoo, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.

Left: Sam Gilliam, Swing, 1969, acrylic and aluminum on canvas, 119 5⁄8 x 283 1⁄2 in. (303.8 x 720.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Edwin Janss, Jr., 197. Right: Alison Saar ...

While Día de los Muertos isn’t for another week, the Smithsonian American Art Museum in D.C. is inviting families to celebrate early on Saturday, with kid-friendly crafts and musical performances.

The American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened their doors after shutting down.

With a forecast that is not very outdoor friendly for much of the Memorial Day weekend, some people in the DC area may want to visit some of the recently reopened museums in the city. But getting ...

The Smithsonian Institution quietly removed the director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum this summer and placed her in another role, following years of complaints from staff about her ...