Before you visit: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test documents are required to enter. These requirements are part of AU University’s COVID-19 protocols. Plan your visit.
Welcome
The AU Museum hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art from around the globe and the Alper Initiative, a dedicated research and display space for the art history of Washington, DC. Located on American University’s main campus at the Katzen Arts Center.
Spring Exhibitions & EventsFebruary 4 through May 21, 11:00–4:00
Wednesday-Sunday
Upcoming events, free and open to all:
- Flipping the Narrative: Historical Collections as Sites of Cultural Diplomacy
March 31, 1:00
Learn more about 3/31 - Matha Nupanmi: A Summit of Yolnu Art and Ideas
April 1, 9 am - 4 pm
Register for 4/1 - View full events calendar.
Exhibitions
- Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala
- The Barlow Gilotty Collection
Curated by Vivienne Lassman - Gail Rebhan: About Time
Curated by Sally Stein
Image credit: Mithili Wanambi, Wuyal at Yanawal. From the Madayin exhibition.
See past gallery talks on the AU Museum Youtube channel.
