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The Phillips Collection
Art Museum and Art Gallery
Northwest Washington, Washington
"phillips after five is soooo fun! every first thurs!"(5 Tips)
"terrific permanent collection, free to see on weekdays."(6 Tips)
"The only Renoir worth owning."(3 Tips)
"new Tryst Cafe at the Phillips Collection"(2 Tips)
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Will SwaggerDecember 7, 2013The best display of a Calder mobile i've seen in years - in a stairwell, two light sources: you get to see the shadow effects he is brilliant with & you can view it from different height hand angles!
Andres FalconerFebruary 4, 2016Apart from the great collection, they always have great activities and attractions for children. My 9-year old daughter loves this place!
Ана ЛековићFebruary 17, 2017Best art gallery in DC, it's just shame some of the finest paintings in collection can't be photographed (for us from the other side of ocean whose memory of it will unavoidable fade with time).
Sarah K.August 9, 2015Great collection, small enough to see everything. Was glad that it was free on weekdays, so had a delicious lunch in the cafe
What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014Located near Dupont Circle in a neighborhood, this modern art museum is an oasis away from the crowds on the Mall. You can enjoy the fine selection of art without feeling rushed.
Danielle DaSilvaJuly 13, 2018Wonderful gallery in Dupont. America's oldest museum of modern art. You'll be able to get through the whole collection in a few hours.
DHR.comSeptember 9, 2011Duncan Phillips and wife Marjorie turned this Georgian Revival Mansion into a stunning museum. This collection features breathtaking works by Van Gogh, Matisese, Monet, Picasso, Renoir, etc.- ElisaMarch 30, 2024Amazing collection. So much to see, and I appreciate that there aren’t hoards of children since this is not a free Smithsonian.
KarenAugust 14, 2022There is some truly outstanding artwork here. The Queen of England's portrait is well worth a sit and a ponder.
Tammy CMay 19, 2013Sundays 4pm concerts (Oct-May) $20 ticket included admission to museum. Sold out concert today, best reserve in advance. If missed, catch Monday 9pm on WETA 90.9 FM.
Natalie PourdanayAugust 9, 2015The museum is nice and they have a good collection. Also is worth to see the temporal exhibitions.- The new Tryst Cafe at the Phillips Collection is absolutely wonderful (check out the patio!), and you don't need to pay admission to go.
Sofia PapastamelosMay 24, 2015Great little gallery near DuPont circle. Nice stop if you like modern art.
Audrey AOctober 5, 2012SUPERB collection! Every first Thursday of the month, they are open later and have special events...definitely worth checking out!!
Stirling ScottSeptember 5, 2014This is a stunning and infatuating collection of art. The cafe is also quite good.
Camille WrightMarch 7, 2015Cute museum. Nice to visit. Near a cool neighborhood with good restaurants.
- DoubleDeuceMarch 9, 2014Be sure to walk up and down the stairs as much as possible. Softest threads in the District!
Ebrahim BandookwalaJune 16, 2015Go weekdays for free entrance or on the annual dupont kalorama museum day!
The DC Jazz Festival ManagerMay 31, 2012Jazz 'N Families Fun Days - Sat. & Sun. June 2nd & 3rd, 2012 - Dynamic entertaining and interactive programs, performances & activities, petting zoo and jazz-inspired storytelling.
Design VibezAugust 12, 2011To wonder at: Balasubramaniam's "Sk(in)". To ponder: Darren Almond's "Six Months Later"; Jacob Lawrence's "The Migration Series". To listen to: the Celllphone Audio Tours. To see: everything.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 15, 2011Check out the Rothko room and free concerts on Sunday. Ask for the 'cell phone audio tour' to learn as you walk.
Debra AskanaseMarch 17, 2011Admission to the permanent collection is free and the permanent collection is incredible!
- Adam SparksDecember 4, 2009terrific permanent collection, free to see on weekdays. open late on Thursdays. see man rey exhibit while it's there--fantastic (ends early Jan 2010)
Unqualified OpinionsSeptember 7, 2011Go on a weekday when admission to the permanent collection is free.
Estefan GargostOctober 2, 2011Don't waste your time with the Degas audio, but make sure you visit the exhibit.
Check out the Rothko Room. Sit down for a minute and look at the colors. See if you can spot the horizon. And breathe.
Lynn MillerMarch 28, 2010If you come with kids, be sure to pick up a free scavenger hunt when you enter. It's very well done!
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The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NW (at Q St. NW)
Washington, D.C. 20009
United States
Washington, D.C. 20009
United States
America's first museum of modern art. Encounter one of the worlds finest collections of modern and contemporary art in an intimate setting.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(202) 387-2151
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"Beautiful museum, free entrance. Ideal place for a date or to hang out either inside or outside by the terrace. Interesting exhibitions. Definitely worth a visit!"
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"Awesome portraits, gorgeous artwork by talented artists. Beautiful and cool looking courtyard too."
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