The Phillips Collection, a private museum of modern art located in the heart of Washington, DC’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, offers an intimate encounter with American and European Impressionist and Modern art, including works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh , Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard, Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Honoré Daumier, Georgia O’Keeffe, Arthur Dove, Mark Rothko, Milton Avery, Jacob Lawrence and Richard Diebenkorn, among others.
The Phillips Collection regularly hosts acclaimed special exhibitions, many of which travel nationally and internationally. The museum also produces detailed, award-winning educational programs for students and adults.
Location
1600 21st Street, NW (at Q Street)
Washington, DC
Information: (202) 387-2151
The closest tube station is Dupont Circle.
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Museum hours
Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm
, Sunday, from 11 am to 6 pm,
Thursday, extended hours, 5 to 8:30 pm
, Closed Mondays, New Years, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Admission
During the week, entry to the permanent collection is free; Contributions are accepted. On weekends, admission varies with each exhibition. Admission is free for visitors under 18 years of age. Discounts are available for students and seniors.
Special events
Phillips after 5: First Thursday of the month, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. M. A lively mix of jazz performances, food and drink, gallery talk, movies and more. Included in admission; cash bar.
Sunday Concerts – Soloists and ensembles perform in the museum’s wood-paneled music room set up with masterpieces of modern art. Concerts are not ticketed and seats are not reserved; It is recommended to arrive early. October-May, 4 pm Included in admission
Museum shop
The museum shop sells a wide range of art-related books and gift items. Open during museum hours.
Website
www.phillipscollection.org
