Exhibition
Opening This Summer
1503 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
This is a free, ticketed experience.
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Find yourself in the American Dream
This is a place built for anyone who's ever wondered what it takes to make the most of their potential. At the American Dream Experience, you’ll explore interactive exhibits that connect big ideas to everyday life: education, health, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment. These are the tools that help you take ownership of your future. We’re unapologetically optimistic about what’s possible when you have access and opportunity. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Artist Spotlight
A glimpse into the artist’s inspirations and creative process behind the exhibition.

Berndnaut Smilde
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde reflects on how dreams are made for his special commission, MCAAD Nimbus prints, in the Hall of Dreams. He uses a combination of fog and light, to create fully formed cumulonimbus clouds that are captured through photography.

Basil Kincaid
Artist Basil Kincaid honors traditional quilt-making through a diverse range of reclaimed material to create a monumental, hand-made triptych for the Hall of Generations.