---
title: Smithsonian American Art Museum
description: The nation's home for American art and craft in Washington, DC.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/smithsonian-american-art-museum
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-07"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Museum
location: Washington, DC, United States
website: https://americanart.si.edu/
---

# Smithsonian American Art Museum

*Museum • Washington, DC, United States*

## About

The nation's home for American art and craft in Washington, DC.

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.

## Details

- **Address:** 8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, US
- **Website:** https://americanart.si.edu/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanart, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanart/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanartmuseum, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-american-art-museum/

## Programs

View current programs from Smithsonian American Art Museum on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/smithsonian-american-art-museum