Exhibitions

Protected: John James Audubon’s The Birds of America

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West Building and the Architecture of Light

The NCMA celebrates the Thomas Phifer—designed West Building, marking the 10th anniversary of the home of the “People’s Collection.” The …

Scott Avett: I N V I S I B L E

“I’m not anything first–not painter, musician, writer, printmaker, performer–before I am an artist.” Become a member today to enjoy special savings! Learn …

To Be Young: Coming of Age in the Contemporary

April 3, 2021 — April 3, 2022

Moataz Nasr: Delicate Balance

March 6, 2021 — July 25, 2021

Miracle on Morgan Street: The Foundations of the NCMA, 1946–1960

September 23, 2020 — May 16, 2021

Reflections on Light: Works from the NCMA Collection

September 9, 2020 — August 15, 2021

The Bacchus Conservation Project: The Story of a Sculpture

March 7, 2020 — August 29, 2021

Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars from the 1930s and ’40s

October 1, 2016—January 15, 2017

Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

The remarkable story of an extraordinary fashion show. Covering 50 years of beauty, style, and empowerment, with 40 stunning outfits …

You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experience

April 7—July 22, 2018

Art in Translation: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook

March 7, 2020—July 26, 2020