Current Exhibitions
The museum presents rotating, thematic exhibitions that draw from its collections and loans from other collections and museums.
Please note: Our textile special exhibition galleries are temporarily closed for construction as the museum prepares to open new exhibitions in September. In the meantime, you can always find a rotating selection of objects from The Textile Museum collections on view in the lower-level galleries
Textile Exhibitions
Scraps: Fashion, Textiles, and Creative Reuse
"Scraps" presents the work of three designers who have pioneered creative approaches to recycling textiles: Luisa Cevese in Milan; Christina Kim in Los Angeles; and Reiko Sudo in Tokyo. Opens September 2.
Washingtoniana Exhibitions
A Collector’s Vision: Selections from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection
A new selection of maps, letters, prints, and artifacts on display from the museum’s Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection includes recent acquisitions and rare treasures.
Foundations for a Nation: Architectural Images from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection
Historical images reveal how public competitions, presidential preferences, and unanticipated historical events shaped the U.S. Capitol and White House.
On View
Selections from The Textile Museum Collections
You can always find a rotating selection of objects from The Textile Museum collections on view in the museum's lower-level galleries, including many objects that have rarely or never before been displayed.
Expansive Visions: GW Collection Past, Present, Future
Organized by GW's Luther Brady Art Gallery and presented in the museum's lower-level galleries, this exhibition traces GW's history and evolution as a presenter of contemporary art through highlights from the university collection.
The George Washington University Museum
The Textile Museum
701 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-5200
museuminfo@gwu.edu
