Art Museum of the Americas

The Art Museum of the Americas is a museum in Washington that displays modern and contemporary works from Latin America and the Caribbean. The building itself dates to the Spanish Colonial period and houses thousands of paintings, sculptures, and photographs throughout its galleries.

The museum grew from the Visual Arts Unit of the Pan-American Union, receiving its first artwork in 1949 from Brazilian artist Candido Portinari. This founding made it the first institution in the United States to focus entirely on modern Latin American art.

The collection features artists from Latin America and the Caribbean who express their own perspectives and stories through painting, sculpture, and photography. Walking through the galleries, you can see how these creators use their work to explore regional identities and artistic traditions.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM, but closes on public holidays and during Easter. It helps to check these hours before your visit to make sure you have enough time to explore the galleries.

The building was originally the headquarters of the Pan-American Union before it became a museum. This gives the space a dual history as a place of both diplomatic and artistic encounter.

Location: Washington

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Holidays off; easter off

Website: https://museum.oas.org

GPS coordinates: 38.89285,-77.04149

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52