RT Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Circular modern art museum featuring rotating exhibitions, immersive installations, and an outdoor sculpture garden with iconic contemporary works.

General Information

Hours:

Museum: Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sculpture Garden: Daily 7:30 a.m. – dusk
Closed December 25

Fees:

Admission is free
No tickets or reservations required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Seasons:

All year; Spring and Fall recommended for outdoor sculpture garden

Location:

Independence Ave & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560

Website:

hirshhorn.si.edu

How to Get There

From the Smithsonian Metro Station, walk west along Independence Avenue SW to the entrance at the corner of 7th Street SW.

Overview

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on the National Mall is the Smithsonian's modern and contemporary art museum, founded in 1974 by Joseph H. Hirshhorn, with more than 12,000 works in a distinctive circular building by Gordon Bunshaft. The 1.3-acre sunken sculpture garden has pieces by Auguste Rodin and David Smith, and there are immersive installations, a cafe, and a shop. Admission is free.

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