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The Phillips Collection

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom $20Dupont Circle (Red Line, Q Street exit)

Duncan Phillips eröffnete das Museum 1921 in seinem eigenen Haus am Dupont Circle – fünf Jahre bevor New York etwas Vergleichbares besaß. Den intimen, privaten Charakter hat sich der Ort bis heute bewahrt. Fast 6.000 Werke hängen in Räumen, die noch immer an ein Wohnhaus erinnern: El Greco neben Cézanne, Bonnard neben Rothko. Die Hängung folgt keiner starren Chronologie, sondern regt zu Epochen überspannenden Dialogen an. Der unbestrittene Höhepunkt ist Renoirs »Das Frühstück der Ruderer«, doch nachhaltig im Gedächtnis bleiben oft der Rothko Room und Wolfgang Laibs Installation aus duftendem Bienenwachs. Ein Flügel aus den 1960er-Jahren und das 2006 weitgehend unterirdisch angelegte Sant Building erweiterten den Bau, ohne die behagliche Atmosphäre des Stadthauses zu beeinträchtigen.

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Getting there

1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States

Nearest station: Dupont Circle (Red Line, Q Street exit)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
SatToday10:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

From $20

Seniors 62+ $15; students & educators with ID $10; active/retired military $12; ages 18 and under free; members always free. Free admission on Third Thursdays, 5-8 pm. Shop, cafe, courtyard and first-floor galleries are free to enter without a ticket.

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Visitor Information

How much does The Phillips Collection cost?
Standard adult admission to The Phillips Collection is $20. Seniors 62+ $15; students & educators with ID $10; active/retired military $12; ages 18 and under free; members always free. Free admission on Third Thursdays, 5-8 pm. Shop, cafe, courtyard and first-floor galleries are free to enter without a ticket.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of The Phillips Collection?
The Phillips Collection is open Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00 (members from 10:00); closed Mondays. Third Thursday of the month open until 20:00 with free admission. Closed Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; also closed Juneteenth and Independence Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Phillips Collection?
The Phillips Collection is located at 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States, in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. The nearest station is Dupont Circle (Red Line, Q Street exit).
What can I see at The Phillips Collection?
Amerikas erstes Museum für moderne Kunst: Renoirs Ruderer-Frühstück, vier Rothkos in einem kapellenartigen Raum und eine Kammer aus Bienenwachs. Current highlights include Renoirs Das Frühstück der Ruderer (Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party), Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series, The Rothko Room.
Do I need to book The Phillips Collection in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit The Phillips Collection?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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