Exhibits

An exhibition celebrating the American love of travel and adventure in both literary works and the real-life journeys that have inspired some of our most beloved books; the exhibition will also exp
Michelangelo (1475–1564) was one of the most creative and influential artists in the history of Western art.
Images drawn from the Hebrew Bible (known to Christians as the “Old Testament”) were among the most popular subjects for Christian illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages.
Fascination with botanical life has stimulated scientific and artistic imaginations for centuries.
Artists are frequently inspired by the past and aim to make work which speaks to future audiences, subsequent generations.
Paper Routes, the sixth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, showcases the transformation of paper into complex works of art.
NMWA presents a landmark exhibition of evocative and groundbreaking photographs by celebrated artist Graciela Iturbide (b. 1942, Mexico City) from her prolific five-decade-long career.
Revered for its velvety matte surface and neutral palette, the platinum process, introduced in 1873, helped establish photography as a fine art.
Antiquarian Society (AAS), Beyond Midnight: Paul Revere, features 200 objects that re-examine Revere’s life, transforming visitors’ understanding of the innovative businessman through an in-depth e
Margaret Armstrong was one of the most sought-after artists in an almost forgotten chapter in the history of book publishing—the golden age of the decorated book cover (1890-1915).