Research Programs
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's Research & Scholars Center constitutes an unparalleled center for the study of American art. In addition to being home to the world's largest collection of American art-more than 40,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs-the museum also makes its extensive research programs available to the public. To learn more about these programs, visit the following links:
- Inventories of American Painting & Sculpture
- Save Outdoor Sculpture!
- Photograph Archives
- Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
- Library
Contact the Research & Scholars Center at (202) 633-2677 or artref[at]si.edu
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