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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Nov 8, 2024
All I can say is “wow!” The collection and special exhibits were amazing in their breadth and diversity, although the focus is on Impressionist and Modern Art. One of the particularly interesting a… Full review by StigJim
Jun 17, 2024
Situated in a beautiful DC mansion far from the hustle and bustle of the Smithsonian and steps from DuPont Circle, the Philips Collection is such an integral and unique part of Washington DC’s art sc… Full review by Cavalier1994
Jun 7, 2024
Always a pleasure to visit this small, boutique museum! And this time, an added pleasure was lunching at their cafe with homemade soup and amazing desserts and a plethora of bowls and salads. It seem… Full review by drkiki2015
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.
Is admission "by donation" tues-Fri essentially free or your choice of contribution?
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I asked at the Phillps about this. But that was 8 years ago when living in DC. I was told admission was voluntary, but the attitude of the staff didn't match their words or pledge. They do …
I asked at the Phillps about this. But that was 8 years ago when living in DC. I was told admission was voluntary, but the attitude of the staff didn't match their words or pledge. They do have special exhibitions and admission is required for those, but the Phillips collection says their permanent collection is by voluntary donation (admission). I differ somewhat with other opinions here. Theirs is a very high entry fee for DC in particular (where museums are free). I live in Paris (where the arts are indeed more generously supported by the government). A comparable museum (size of exhibition and high quality) is not more than 10 euros. Their admission price was/is the downside of a truly inspired, dynamic collection and the intimate venue that houses it. I'm not sure they would survive if customers actually accepted their "donation" policy.
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