The Phillips Collection
4.7 (2,316)museum
4.7 (2,316)America’s first modern art museum pairs Renoir and Rothko in an intimate Dupont Circle mansion.
Description
Established in 1921 by Duncan and Marjorie Phillips, the museum extends beyond the original home into adjoining galleries. Alongside permanent modern, contemporary, and impressionist collections, the space hosts dynamic special exhibitions, music programs, and community events. Visitors consistently praise the setting's home-like atmosphere alongside the broader collection.
