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The Phillips Collection

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The Phillips Collection is a renowned art museum housed in a historic mansion near Dupont Circle. It is known for its intimate gallery spaces and impressive collection of modern and impressionist art.

What to See & Do

  • 🎨 View Renoir’s masterpiece “Luncheon of the Boating Party” and the immersive, four-canvas 🟥 Rothko Room
  • 🖼️ Explore “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection” (on view thru Feb 15, 2026) 🇺🇸
  • 🖥️ Experience “peter campus: there somewhere” (opening Jan 17, 2026), a major 📽️ video art special exhibition
  • 🏰 Walk through the original historic mansion rooms to see how art was lived with in the early 20th century 🕰️

How to Get There

  • 🚇 By Metro: Take the Red Line to the Dupont Circle 🚉 Station; use the Q Street (North) exit for a 5-minute walk
  • 🚌 By Bus: The D6, N2, N4, and N6 🚍 routes provide frequent service along Connecticut and Massachusetts Avenues
  • 🚶 By Foot: Centrally located just two blocks northwest of the ⛲ Dupont Circle fountain

Travel Tips

  • 💸 Free Admission: Visit on “Third Thursdays” (Jan 15, 2026) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for 🆓 free extended hours
  • 💳 Bank of America: “Museums on Us” members get free entry during the first full weekend of the month (Jan 3–4, 2026)
  • 📸 Photography: Non-flash photography for personal use is permitted 🤳; avoid tripods and selfie sticks
  • 🥐 Dining: The onsite Bread Furst Café ☕ is open 10 AM – 4:30 PM (no ticket required to enter the café)

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Enter the museum; start in the 🏰 historic house galleries to see the permanent collection
  • 🕚 11:30 AM – Join a 15-minute “Spotlight Talk” 🎤 (usually at 1:00 PM, but self-guided audio is available anytime)
  • 🕐 01:00 PM – Lunch at 🥐 Bread Furst (onsite) or head to 📚 Kramers for a bookstore-cafe experience
  • 🕝 02:30 PM – Walk around Dupont Circle or explore the nearby 🖼️ Anderson House (Society of the Cincinnati)

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Tuesdays)

Entry Fee:

Paid (free on certain days)

Best Time to Visit:

Weekday mornings

Location

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    • Washington, D.C., United States
    • Located near Dupont Circle


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