The Phillips Collection

Mathhew Ma★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

Excellent museum for Impressionism (and others)! Post 4 pm the admission is “reduced” from $20 to pay-as-you-wish. You can donate to support or spend at the excellent gift shop as well.

Nancy Evans★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

The museum was crisp, clean and the displayed artwork was surrounded by classic frames. There were women artists noticeably included finally. American painters, whose work I was not familiar with also were on view. The Miro exhibition was vibrant and rich with color. We didn't make it to the 2nd floor of the Phillips mansion, but will do so in future visits. All in all, this was an exceedingly rich experience.

Dmitry Kolyaskin★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

This little gem is a bit off the beaten path of the Smithsonian center, however its such a great example of how money can be used for something great like art preservation and display to general public. The Phillips family set this all up in motion and their legacy has grown to 6000 artifacts. A few rooms got an audio guide one can listen by scanning a qr code. I wish this whould be expanded to include some historical context for every single item in collection. Well worth the $20 admission. This place has a cafeteria and a place to check in your coat or backpack, both are a very nice tough, improving the experience. I suggest at least a few hrs to truly enjoy everything.

The Arts★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION The Phillips Collection is America’s first museum of modern art. It is a smaller museum, located in the home of its founder Duncan Phillips, and an adjacent building. I lived in Washington DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood where the museum was nearby and was thrilled to visit often. The smaller size and elegant architecture of the museum is intimate and inviting. You feel as though you’ve been invited by the collector into his home. There's even a grand piano and a larger room where musical events are hosted. The permanent collection is notably diverse, representing a wide range of art movements, including European, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, African American, American Modernist and Contemporary art. The museum rotates its exhibited paintings and regularly features traveling exhibitions—so there's always something new to see. 🌟COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS • European Art: Masterpieces such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party. Other artists include Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, and El Greco. • African American Art: Jacob Lawrence's The Migration Series is a powerful example of storytelling through painting. Works by Romare Bearden are also featured. • American Art: Artists include Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, J. Alden Weir, Georgia O’Keeffe, Richard Diebenkorn and Mark Rothko. • Rothko Room: A special room is dedicated to the meditative paintings of Mark Rothko. • Contemporary Art: Artists such as Sam Gilliam and Rufino Tamayo. I appreciate being able to look closely at the works, at my own pace. Visiting during the week makes this even more possible. I highly recommend this museum and look forward to my next visit.

Beatriz★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

The art is quite satisfying and inspiring, with many different styles and mixtures. You'll never get bored in this gallery. Also, the house itself is beautiful.