The mission of the National Gallery of Art is to serve the United States of America in a national role by preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.

It is a prime example of the positive role that government and philanthropy play in support for the arts. Enjoy this gallery of some of its holdings.

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Unlocking Potential: Museums and Prison Learning Programmes

The University of Edinburgh's Heritage Collections team is demonstrating the power of museums and archives to create lasting social impact by working with prisoners.The project involved prisoners...more

International Seminar Explores Design For Intercultural Innovation

The event included two panel discussions, two workshops, 20 themed presentations, a PhD poster session, live performances, a digital exhibition showing design objects from the Stedelijk Museum...more

Scottsdale Family Artsfest At Skysong Returns March 2025
Foundation: Gates Foundation

Mesa City Hall officials are announcing the idea Museum, 150.PURE Pickleball & Padel set to change the game in Scottsdale by 2026 with 50-court complex.QuikTrip and Sojourner Center unite against...more

Transcending the Human Body With the National Museum of Health and Medicine

The National Museum of Health and Medicine has the world's largest microscope collection.The museum is also a repository for materials used in diagnosis and research.Kindergarteners to second graders...more

A Graduate Student's Show of 'Drexel Studies'

"I hope Drexel Studies and museums in general can create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for visitors," says Antoinette Westphal.The exhibition includes practice works of artists, and it features...more

Showcasing Creativity: A Museum-School Collaboration That Inspires Inclusion

Museum professionals everywhere can draw inspiration from this project, finding new ways to make their collections and spaces accessible to all.Invest Time in Relationship-Building: Establish trust...more

Lexington 2 Innovation Center Provides Hands-on Learning

The Lexington Two Innovation Center offers students opportunities such as work-based learning, field studies and job shadowing.The Lexington County Museum will host its 28th annual Christmas open...more

Through Jan. 5, 2025: 'Breath(E): Toward Climate and Social Justice'

The Hammer Museum at UCLA presents "Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice" as part of Getty's "PST ART: Art and Science Collide" initiative.Stay Connected with the Hammer Museum on Facebook,...more

Eartha Mm White Fund Celebrates 20Th Anniversary in Jacksonville

Eartha MM White Fund celebrates 20th anniversary in Jacksonville.Eartha M.M.White Historical Museum above Jacksonville's Clara White Mission is on display in the museum.The EarthaMM White Fund at the...more

Malika Polk-Lee

King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola."At 9 years old he had to figure out how to grow up in the Mississippi Delta with all the socioeconomic and race issues," says Polk-Lee.King's...more

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