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Added by Jopie, at 02 February 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 – 6:30 PM
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14 Reviews
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08 December 2017
Home of the marvelous Renoir's "luncheon of the boating party". That alone is worth the visit. Their store is pretty good as well.
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05 December 2017
I have never been here before going to see the Renoir exhibit recently, and now I'm very sorry I haven't been here more often. I understand that they are undergoing a major renovation and a lot of the usual space is not even open, but the space that is open now is just beautiful. The Renoir exhibit, which gathers together work related to his "Boating Party" masterpiece, and them culminates in viewing that work, is amazing. Highly recommend for anyone, regardless of how much they know about modern art.
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29 November 2017
Excellent art gallery. Easy to find from metro. Easy to navigate within the gallery. Well displayed, spaced and lit. Timed tickets ensure it is not overcrowded. Renoir and Friends exhibit with focus on the Luncheon of the Boating Party was extremely well done. Colorful and educational.
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31 October 2017
Dubbed the country's "first modern art museum," Phillips Collection is worth a visit if you're staying in the DuPont area or want to visit a smaller museum than the Smithsonian's on the National Mall. They have an impressive collection, including the Luncheon of the Boating Part by Renoir, the Rothko Room, and Jacob Lawrence's The Migration Series. As a student, the museum membership is a great value if you visit a few times a year - I highly recommend it. Tryst at the Phillips also has great coffee and snacks to choose from.
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27 October 2017
Really enjoyed Renoir exhibit at the Phillips, especially the focus on the people that surrounded him.
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26 October 2017
Beautifully laid out. Spend some time taking in the Rothko room on the second floor.
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15 October 2017
Their collections and special exhibits are top notch. The white bean-kale soup, in their cafe, is quite good.
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02 September 2017
Very nice gallery of modern and contemporary art. Easy access from the Dupont metro. Would be a full 5 stars if the exhibit in the house and sculpture garden were open. I'd recommend waiting until they are.
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22 August 2017
The Phillips Collection is one of about a dozen museums in Washington, DC that requires a paid ticket. At $12 for an adult ticket, it's worth your money. The Phillips Collection is the first modern art museum in the USA and that a lot is worth $12.
It's located in the heart of Embassy Row in Dupont Circle so if you Metro to the museum, you'll enjoy a short walk surrounded by mansions, embassies, and historic row houses. Once you get to one of the greatest buildings of them all, you've arrived at The Phillips Collection.
Once you get your ticket, you'll walk into a room that introduced the history of the museum. Just past the museum store, you'll go up a beautiful winding staircase (there are elevators too) to the second and third floors filled with Renoir, Rothko, and reading nooks.
They recommend you spend more than just a few seconds soaking in the art to really appreciate it and pick up on details often hidden by a first glance. Once you've had your fill of indoor art, venture to the back to see a beautifully painted mural in the alley behind the museum.
If you're looking for off the National Mall museums, add The Phillips Collection to the list!response / report this review -
11 June 2017
Three level art gallery. Street parking was easy on a Sunday. Could spend an hour or two looking at everything. Probably only worth going if contemporary art is your thing.
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07 June 2017
This is America's first modern art museum and it holds quite an impressive permanent collection, including a number of Renoirs, Rothkos, and a couple Mondrians. It doesn't just have early 20th century modern works, but also showcases more contemporary artists as well. At present, the Phillips Collection is hosting two special exhibits. The first features George Condo and the second features Markus Lupertz in collaboration with the Hirshorn. Both collections dominate the first and third floors. My only complaint is that presently the museum is renovating the original building, which I felt was better suited for its permanent collection, and due to the decrease in space, has cut the number of permanent pieces on display. It is also more crowded due to the smaller space. Overall, it is a good, small, art museum with a fair collection and is certainly worth visiting.
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19 May 2017
One of the finest modern art museums anywhere. The excellent tours are helpful, as there is very little information posted with the art.
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06 March 2017
Not-so hidden gem that doesn't get quite the foot traffic of museums on the Mall. Since it is not part of the Smithsonian there is a $12 admission fee. Impressive collection of 19-21st century artwork - including masterworks by Renoir. Near the Metro and many dining options nearby.
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09 February 2017
My personal favorite art museum in Washington, DC, and one of the finest in the world. The collection is splendid, the special exhibitions are always revelatory, and the staff is friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Nice cafe and gift shop as well. Do NOT miss the Rothko Room: There is nothing like it in any other museum to my knowledge and taking in the four Rothko masterworks mounted there is a powerful and profoundly moving experience.
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