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The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection

Art Museum and Art Gallery
Northwest Washington, Washington
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    Dianna K.
    "phillips after five is soooo fun! every first thurs!"(5 Tips)
    Adam S.
    "terrific permanent collection, free to see on weekdays."(6 Tips)
    Matt
    "Beautiful Renoir"(3 Tips)
    Josh
    "new Tryst Cafe at the Phillips Collection"(2 Tips)
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  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will SwaggerDecember 7, 2013
    The 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 F.heart icon on user image
    Andres FalconerFebruary 4, 2016
    Apart from the great collection, they always have great activities and attractions for children. My 9-year old daughter loves this place!
  • Ана Л.heart icon on user image
    Ана ЛековићFebruary 17, 2017
    Best 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.heart icon on user image
    Sarah K.August 9, 2015
    Great 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 Hereheart icon on user image
    What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014
    Located 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 D.
    Danielle DaSilvaJuly 13, 2018
    Wonderful 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.com
    DHR.comSeptember 9, 2011
    Duncan 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.
  • Elisaheart icon on user image
    ElisaMarch 30
    Amazing collection. So much to see, and I appreciate that there aren’t hoards of children since this is not a free Smithsonian.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenAugust 14, 2022
    There is some truly outstanding artwork here. The Queen of England's portrait is well worth a sit and a ponder.
  • Tammy C.
    Tammy CMay 19, 2013
    Sundays 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 P.heart icon on user image
    Natalie PourdanayAugust 9, 2015
    The museum is nice and they have a good collection. Also is worth to see the temporal exhibitions.
  • Josh
    JoshJune 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosMay 24, 2015
    Great little gallery near DuPont circle. Nice stop if you like modern art.
  • Audrey A.
    Audrey AOctober 5, 2012
    SUPERB collection! Every first Thursday of the month, they are open later and have special events...definitely worth checking out!!
  • Stirling S.
    Stirling ScottSeptember 5, 2014
    This is a stunning and infatuating collection of art. The cafe is also quite good.
  • Nezihi B.
    Nezihi BayikMay 16, 2013
    Admission fee is free except weekends. Small but wonderful collection.
  • Camille W.heart icon on user image
    Camille WrightMarch 7, 2015
    Cute museum. Nice to visit. Near a cool neighborhood with good restaurants.
  • DoubleDeuce
    DoubleDeuceMarch 9, 2014
    Be sure to walk up and down the stairs as much as possible. Softest threads in the District!
  • Ebrahim B.heart icon on user image
    Ebrahim BandookwalaJune 16, 2015
    Go weekdays for free entrance or on the annual dupont kalorama museum day!
  • Jerry B.heart icon on user image
    Jerry BanghamNovember 13, 2019
    A wonderful collection and great special exhibits.
  • T S.heart icon on user image
    T StarkJuly 15, 2015
    Very nice collection and the gallery is really nice.
  • The DC Jazz Festival M.
    Jazz 'N Families Fun Days - Sat. & Sun. June 2nd & 3rd, 2012 - Dynamic entertaining and interactive programs, performances & activities, petting zoo and jazz-inspired storytelling.
  • Charlotte B.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte BouwmanJune 17, 2015
    EVERYTHING HERE IS GOOD
  • Design Vibez
    Design VibezAugust 12, 2011
    To 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 Estate
    M Squared Real EstateAugust 15, 2011
    Check out the Rothko room and free concerts on Sunday. Ask for the 'cell phone audio tour' to learn as you walk.
  • gofresco
    gofrescoFebruary 20, 2014
    Admission is usually $12, sometimes it's free.
  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BernerMarch 31, 2015
    Must go! Mondrian, impressionists, photography...
  • Debra A.
    Debra AskanaseMarch 17, 2011
    Admission to the permanent collection is free and the permanent collection is incredible!
  • Bilalheart icon on user image
    BilalFebruary 8, 2015
    Phillips after 5 is pretentious but fun. Also, it gets crowded.
  • Kurtis S.heart icon on user image
    Kurtis ShankAugust 15, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Rothko Room is a fav
  • Lorenzo F.
    Lorenzo FigliuoliDecember 6, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Bonnard and Vuillard exhibition
  • Jared C.heart icon on user image
    Jared CampbellJuly 8, 2016
    Best collection of Rothko paintings, period.
  • H I.
    H IJanuary 3, 2013
    Access to permanent collection is free of charge Tuesdays through Fridays.
  • Benjamin
    BenjaminFebruary 22, 2020
    Moira Dryer exhibit curated by Lily Siegel was inspiring
  • JiaJia F.
    JiaJia FeiJuly 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best place to charge your phone: far back table at Tryst.
  • Tom C.
    Tom CaswellJune 17, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    They have free admission for the last 30 min of every day
  • Dianna K.
    Dianna KDecember 6, 2013
    phillips after five is soooo fun! every first thurs!
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    MattDecember 2, 2018
    Beautiful Renoir
  • Megan T.heart icon on user image
    Megan TimmensMarch 9, 2014
    Must-see/smell: the beeswax room on the second floor
  • Adam S.
    Adam SparksDecember 4, 2009
    terrific permanent collection, free to see on weekdays. open late on Thursdays. see man rey exhibit while it's there--fantastic (ends early Jan 2010)
  • Andrew BC 翁 Ô.
    Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGJanuary 7, 2015
    Remarkable art gallery/museum in Washington
  • Sean M.
    Sean MeriwetherDecember 8, 2012
    You can get a two-for-one coupon on living social.
  • Unqualified Opinions
    Unqualified OpinionsSeptember 7, 2011
    Go on a weekday when admission to the permanent collection is free.
  • Alicia D.
    Alicia DunnFebruary 18, 2013
    There's a Mondrian... a Giacometti... and a ROTHKO ROOM
  • Estefan G.
    Estefan GargostOctober 2, 2011
    Don't waste your time with the Degas audio, but make sure you visit the exhibit.
  • Lady Glock
    Lady GlockFebruary 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Rothko Room. Sit down for a minute and look at the colors. See if you can spot the horizon. And breathe.
  • Christine C.
    Christine CardosoJuly 21, 2011
    Admission is not free. $10 for students. Wonderful collection!!
  • Lynn M.
    Lynn MillerMarch 28, 2010
    If you come with kids, be sure to pick up a free scavenger hunt when you enter. It's very well done!
  • Walburga A M.
    Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
    Phillips After 5 every 1st Thu of the month
  • Michael L.
    Michael LambertSeptember 14, 2014
    Great Edward Hopper works!
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