Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of American visual culture, spanning from the 1600s to today. Its holdings include the largest collection of New Deal art in the world. The Renwick Gallery, a branch of SAAM dedicated to American craft and decorative art, operates under the museum. Located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, SAAM presents exhibitions, events, and educational programs drawing on its permanent collection.