Phillips Collection DC Room

The Phillips Collection

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America’s First Museum of Modern ArtFounded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting …

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Jan 26, 2025
A small, well curated collection of modern and contemporary works of art. You can walk it all within 90 minutes. From one of El Greco’s version of St Peter and Monet’s later works to Rothko and Tama…Full review by Marilu B
Dec 18, 2024
Despite my three previous trips to Washington, DC, it was my first time in this gorgeous gallery… What a magnificent collection of impressionists, abstractionists, and surprisingly, one superb painti…Full review by Noraatc
Dec 10, 2024
This is a wonderful museum with a great collection of all periods of art. The art is displayed in the Phillips mansion located on the corner of 21st and Q not far from DuPont Circle. It was only a 15…Full review by badgerken2019
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The First Museum of Modern Art in the Us
The Phillips Collection proudly proclaims to be the first museum of modern art in the US. The museum's collection is housed in the former h…
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Superb Works of Modern Art
Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, opened to the public in 1921 in Washington’s …
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Some of the Greatest Artists
The Phillips Collection is a charming art museum which was founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips. The museum cam…
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Supposedly the first museum of modern art in America, this building is home to a truly remarkable collection of more than 3000 work…
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Nestled in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, the Phillips Collection is a century-old modern and contemporary art museum. Founded by the a…
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Established:1921
Located:1600 21st Street NW Washington, D.C.
Director:Jonathan P. Binstock (since 2023)
Type:Art museum

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Is the museum open on Monday
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Monday’s closed
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Has anyone been recently to know if it is still undergoing renovation and if their more well-known works are on …
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Has anyone been recently to know if it is still undergoing renovation and if their more well-known works are on display? Headed there next week. Thanks!
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They are still under renovation. Still the rest of the collection is well worth it.
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Is admission "by donation" tues-Fri essentially free or your choice of contribution?
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Definitedly your choice.
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What is the price of admission to the Phillips Collection Museum?
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Yes -- Vicky is correct. Adults are $12, but if you are over 62, admission is $10.
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