The Walter E. Washington Convention Center’s art collection is the best kept secret in the nation’s capital. In addition to being a state-of-the-art Convention Center, the building is home to one of the largest public art collections outside of any Washington, DC museum with 137 works by 93 artists. One highlight is Sol LeWitt’s Wall Drawing #1103, encompassing a two-story staircase. Another is the Shaw Wall, a 72-foot wall of dynamic artwork that honors and celebrates the Shaw community, the neighborhood that is home to the Convention Center. The hour-long tour of select artworks is free of charge. Space is limited.  

• 2026 Tour Dates:
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – “Spotlight: Found Objects and Recycled Materials in Contemporary Art.”
  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – “Spotlight: Around the World Inside Washington”
  • Tuesday, July 28, 2026 –  “Spotlight: After Abstract Expressionism” 
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – “Spotlight: Indigenous History in Contemporary American Art”
• Tour check-in at 6:15 PM
• Tour starts promptly at 6:30 PM
• Location: Grand Lobby Entrance
  • 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
• For security reasons, NO ADMISSION AFTER 6:45 PM 

Advance registration is required. Walk-ups are not available. For questions, please contact community@eventsdc.com