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Rubell Museum DC

ArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 11amFrom $15Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green line) — use the Ballpark exit at M & Half St SE

Mera, Don und Jason Rubell sammeln seit 1964 zeitgenössische Kunst. 2022 brachten sie einen Teil ihrer Sammlung nach Washington und eröffneten im Viertel Southwest Galerieräume mit knapp 3.000 Quadratmetern Ausstellungsfläche. Das Gebäude – die ehemalige Randall Junior High School – war eine historisch bedeutsame öffentliche Schule für afroamerikanische Jugendliche, 1906 erbaut und 1978 geschlossen. Die Familie Rubell erwarb den Bau 2010 von der Corcoran Gallery of Art und ließ ihn durch das Architekturbüro Beyer Blinder Belle behutsam umgestalten: Freigelegter Backstein, Stahl und hohe Fenster prägen heute die einstigen Klassenzimmer. Zu den Schülern zählte einst Marvin Gaye, nach dessen berühmtem Song auch die Eröffnungsausstellung What's Going On benannt war. Da das Museum seine Sammlungspräsentation fast jedes Jahr komplett neu kuratiert, gibt es immer wieder Neues zu entdecken – und mit einem Ausweis von Washington, DC ist der Eintritt kostenlos.

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Getting there

65 I Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Nearest station: Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green line) — use the Ballpark exit at M & Half St SE, Waterfront (Green line), Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange, Silver lines)

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Hours

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
Fri11:00–18:00
SatToday11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

From $15

Saturday and Sunday: adults $15, seniors $12, students and youth $10. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are pay-what-you-wish. Always free for DC residents with ID (individual only), military and veterans with ID (+3 guests), EBT card holders under Museum for All (+3 guests), and ADA visitors (+1 guest). Members free year-round.

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Visitor Information

How much does Rubell Museum DC cost?
Standard adult admission to Rubell Museum DC is $15. Saturday and Sunday: adults $15, seniors $12, students and youth $10. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are pay-what-you-wish. Always free for DC residents with ID (individual only), military and veterans with ID (+3 guests), EBT card holders under Museum for All (+3 guests), and ADA visitors (+1 guest). Members free year-round.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Rubell Museum DC?
Rubell Museum DC is open Open Wednesday–Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Wed, Thu and Sun 11:00–17:00; Fri and Sat 11:00–18:00. Closed on New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Wednesday to Friday admission is pay-what-you-wish; DC residents with ID always get in free.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Rubell Museum DC?
Rubell Museum DC is located at 65 I Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States, in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green line) — use the Ballpark exit at M & Half St SE, Waterfront (Green line), Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange, Silver lines).
What can I see at Rubell Museum DC?
Erstklassige Gegenwartskunst in einer historischen Schule für afroamerikanische Kinder von 1906, gut anderthalb Kilometer südlich der National Mall – freier Eintritt für Einwohner von Washington, DC. Current highlights include Freunde, Liebende und ich: Neuzugänge (Friends, Lovers, and Me: Recent Acquisitions), Thomas Houseago: Collagen (für eine verrückt gewordene Welt) (Thomas Houseago: Collages (for a world gone mad)).
Do I need to book Rubell Museum DC 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 Rubell Museum DC?
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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