Current Exhibitions

The Art of the Angle

Illustrations embellish books, and the bond between memorable fishing stories and beautiful illustrations is well established, spanning more than 500 years. Occasionally, an artist produces works of…

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Drawn to Nature: 300 Years of Natural History Illustration

The field of Natural History thrived between the 16th and 19th centuries as previously unknown parts of the world were explored. A few brave individuals sought to discover and observe new species of…

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Intrepid Audubon: The Birds of America

In an exciting partnership with Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF), in Upperville, VA, the National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is organizing Intrepid Audubon: The Birds of America…

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Big Race: The Contemporary Vision of Clarice Smith

The focus gallery, Big Race: The Contemporary Vision of Clarice Smith, contemplates the impact that Clarice Smith’s (American, 1933–2021) artistic vision had on equine art. Four…

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Highlights from the Permanent Collection

A changing display of paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and objects from the National Sporting Library & Museum's Permanent Collection is presented in the Museum opened in 2011.…

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