If you’ve never seen the famous Renoir painting “Luncheon of the Boating Party”, it’s worth the price of admission to the Philips Collection just to lay eyes on it. For those who are overwhelmed by too much of a good thing, the Phillips is a manageable size, with just under 3,000 works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Homer, O’Keefe, and Rothko, among others. Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1921, it was the first modern art museum in the U.S. Check out the Phillips After Five events on the first Thursday of the month, with live music, lectures, and a cash bar, for a great way to experience the museum. Reservations are recommended, as these events get crowded. Museum admission is a bargain at $12 for adults and free for kids under 18.
The Philips Collection
1600 21st Street NW
(between N. Q Street & N. Hillyer Court)
Dupont Circle Metro Station
Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
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