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Intimate modern art museum housed in a historic Dupont Circle townhouse, featuring works by Renoir, Rothko, O’Keeffe, and rotating contemporary exhibitions.
General Information
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (10:00–11:00 a.m. members only)
Closed Monday and major holidays
Seniors (62+): $15
Students and Educators (with ID): $10
Military (Active Duty & Retired): Free
Youth (18 and under): Free
Members: Free
Advance reservations recommended
How to Get There
From Dupont Circle Metro Station, take the Q Street NW exit, walk west on Q Street, then turn right on 21st Street NW to reach the museum entrance.
Overview
The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle, founded in 1921 by Duncan Phillips in his home, is America's first museum of modern art, an intimate setting for Impressionist, modern, and contemporary works. Highlights include Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party and paintings by Rothko and Bonnard, plus rotating exhibitions, concerts, and lectures. The courtyard and first-floor galleries have free access, and there is a cafe.
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