ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS

WASHINGTON, DC

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The Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) is a museum located in Washington, DC, under the Organization of American States (OAS). It is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and interpreting the vast and diverse cultural heritage of the Americas, from the ancient past to the present day.

The AMA was founded in 1976 and is the only museum in the US dedicated to the art of the Americas. It is home to a wide variety of art, including pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary works from across the hemisphere. The permanent collection includes over 2,500 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations.

The AMA is housed in a beautiful building that was originally built in the 1920s as a private home. The building was later donated to the OAS for the purpose of creating the museum. The AMA's galleries are located on the first and second floors, and feature works from the museum's permanent collection as well as rotating special exhibitions.

The AMA also hosts a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, film screenings, and workshops. The museum also offers docent-led tours and educational resources for visitors. In addition, the AMA has a library and research center, which is open to the public.

The Art Museum of the Americas is an important cultural institution in Washington, DC, that celebrates the art and culture of the Americas. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the city.

ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS is a Art Museum in WASHINGTON DC. US MID #8401100139

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS
1889 F STREET NW
WASHINGTON
DC
20006

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MID # 8401100139
Name FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS
Alternate Name ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS
Classification Art Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521126625
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.897365, -77.043157
CODES FIPS State Code: 11
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 010800
US Census Block: 2004