Fodor's Expert Review National Museum of Women in the Arts

This museum—in a beautifully restored, 1907, Renaissance Revival building designed by Waddy B. Wood—brings to light remarkable female artists of the past, while promoting the best female artists working today. Founded in 1987, this is the only major museum in the world solely dedicated to recognizing women's creative contributions. In addition to hosting special exhibitions, the museum holds a collection of 5,000 artworks including paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, videos, and photographs by Frida Kahlo, Camille Claudel, Mary Cassatt, Alma Thomas, Judy Chicago, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Nan Goldin, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Helen Frankenthaler, and Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, among others. The installations highlight connections between historical and contemporary artworks. Gallery and artist talks, hands-on art workshops, and concerts are held regularly; check the museum's website for the calendar of events.