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Bookmark or Share- Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick GalleryExplore the sweep of the American imagination across four centuries at the nation's flagship museum for American art and craft. Dive into inspiring artworks, the reimagined collection, and an array of special exhibitions including Glenn Kaino: Bridge .
- Artists - Smithsonian American Art MuseumThe Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection of folk and self-taught art represents the powerful vision of America’s untrained and vernacular artists. SAAM is one of the only major museums to clearly advocate for a diverse populist and uniquely American voice within the context of what is traditionally considered great art.
- 19th Century - Smithsonian American Art MuseumIn the decades before World War I—a period dubbed the “Gilded Age” by author Mark Twain—artists such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler, and Abbott Thayer captured the brilliance and wealth of turn-of-the-century society, bringing a new level of sophistication to American art.
- Visit SAAM | Smithsonian American Art MuseumThe Smithsonian American Art Museum is the nation’s first collection of American art. Get more visit planning details and find out about accessibility, directions, exhibitions, and visitor guidelines.
- About the Museum - Smithsonian American Art MuseumThe Smithsonian American Art Museum, the nation’s first collection of American art, is an unparalleled record of the American experience. The collection captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries.
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