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Located on GW's campus in downtown Washington, D.C., our museum celebrates the creative achievements of people here in the capital city and around the world. Our galleries are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

 

Hours

Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed on university holidays.

Our Location

701 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Phone: +1 202-994-5200

Closest Metro Station: Foggy Bottom-GWU
(Blue, Orange, and Silver lines)

 

 

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Intrinsic Beauty: Celebrating the Art of Textiles

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

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Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

 

ALL EXHIBITIONS

 

 

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Intrinsic Beauty Focus Tour: The Islamic World

Friday, June 6, 1 p.m.

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Empanadas, Pupusas and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital

Monday, June 9, 12 p.m.

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Mirror Mirror: Beauty in the Eyes of the Banjara 

Thursday, June 12, 1 p.m.

 

ALL PROGRAMS

 

 

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Red Weaving

The Textile Museum Collection

 

Carp jumping out of water

Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection

 

Painting of Washington DC

Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection

 
 

BROWSE THE COLLECTIONS

 
 
 

 

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We can support your research and learning. Browse our digital resources on textile scholarship, creation and care. You can also make an appointment to access our collections and libraries.

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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

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Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed on university holidays.

701 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20052 
Phone: +1 202-994-5200 
museuminfoatgwu [dot] edu (museuminfo[at]gwu[dot]edu)

Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro
(Blue, Orange and Silver lines)

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