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The Phillips Collection

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

Duncan Phillips opened this museum in his own Dupont Circle house in 1921, five years before New York had anything comparable, and the domestic scale never left. Nearly 6,000 works hang in rooms that still feel like a home — El Greco next to Cézanne, Bonnard beside Rothko, arranged to spark conversations across centuries rather than march you through a chronology. The star is Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party, but the Rothko Room and Wolfgang Laib's beeswax chamber are the ones people describe afterwards. A 1960 wing and the largely underground 2006 Sant Building expanded it without disturbing the townhouse feel.

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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
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
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?
America's first museum of modern art: Renoir's boating party, four Rothkos in a chapel-like room, and a chamber built of beeswax. Current highlights include 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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