Dumbarton Oaks: Pre-Columbian Collection

Although the Middle Ages are traditionally associated with the history of Europe, scholars have now begun to look to the Americas for comparative studies of the medieval period. The collection of Pre-Columbian art housed at Dumbarton Oaks is a good starting point for those interested in investigating the medieval world from an American perspective. The small permanent collection is housed in its own rooms, located within a beautiful garden space.