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Smithsonian American Art Museum Mission Statement
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is America's first federal art collection, dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of American art. The museum celebrates the extraordinary creativity of our country's artists, whose works are windows on the American experience.
History of the Museum Collection
The museum's modern and contemporary art collection is on display in the historic Lincoln Gallery.
Photo Credit: Ken Rahaim, Smithsonian Institution
Photo Credit: Ken Rahaim, Smithsonian Institution