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American University Museum

See changing contemporary shows and pieces from the old Corcoran Gallery collection across three floors and a sculpture garden at American University.

Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Washington, DC

About American University Museum

The American University Museum opened in 2005 inside the Katzen Arts Center and fills three levels, about 44,000 square feet, plus a sculpture garden. It runs changing exhibitions of contemporary and Washington-area art and keeps the Corcoran Legacy Collection, more than 9,000 works from the former Corcoran Gallery, along with the Watkins and Katzen collections. The Tenleytown-AU Metro station is the closest stop, and the Katzen garage charges $2 an hour. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside.

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