The Phillips Collection

The revolving permanent collection I trully beyond...

The revolving permanent collection I trully beyond reproach. Special shows are expertly curated.

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My favorite art gallery in the city, especially th...

My favorite art gallery in the city, especially the Rothko room, the Arthur Dove collection, and their gift shop.

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Es meno trabajo

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Nice and heartbreaking exhibit: the warmth of othe...

Nice and heartbreaking exhibit: the warmth of other suns

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Not an overwhelming place .

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Small museum, took less than 2h to see. We went on...

Small museum, took less than 2h to see. We went on a Thursday and it was free for 30 years old and less

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A fantastic modern and contemporary collection. We...

A fantastic modern and contemporary collection. Well worth the price is admission.

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A beautiful museum. Lovely permanent collection an...

A beautiful museum. Lovely permanent collection and thoughtful special exhibits
A very nice gift store and cafe
Would be nice to have more touring info esp for younger visitors

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Great art @friendly informative & patient docent. ...

Great art @friendly informative & patient docent. (I attended with wonderful a 1st grade class!!!)

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I've been a member of the Phillips for years, and,...

I've been a member of the Phillips for years, and, weather permitting, try to visit at least once or twice a month. Favorites move in and out of storage. Paintings I've never seen before suddenly appear, making every visit special. The current exhibit, Zilia Sanchez Soy Isla, was totally new to m...

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This is one of the great small museums in DC. It i...

This is one of the great small museums in DC. It is a private museum, displaying a private art collection, but it is free to the public during the week. It is worth it to pay entrance if you visit on the weekend, and any day you have to pay to see special exhibits, which can be fantastic.
This coll...

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Best boutique art gallery in DC.

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Cool.

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Gorgeous, eclectic collection. I loved the migrati...

Gorgeous, eclectic collection. I loved the migration series by Jacob Lawrence.

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Lovely museum

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Went for the Renoir and Friends exhibit. It was be...

Went for the Renoir and Friends exhibit. It was beautifully displayed and a wonderful collection.

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Intimate....well curated.

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A fascinating collection of incredibly curated art

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We attended a lecture here. The hall was very nice...

We attended a lecture here. The hall was very nice. There was not time to view art, but I did notice some Ansel Adams pieces as we walked through. It's a pleasant place. Parking is a bear. I'll go one day to tour but coupled with some other purpose.

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Art is important and this is a pretty cool collect...

Art is important and this is a pretty cool collection.

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Una delle migliori collezioni americane di arte. D...

Una delle migliori collezioni americane di arte. Da non perdere se si passa da Washington, in particolare la collezione possiede "la colazione dei canottieri" di Renoir, pietra miliare dell'impressionismo.

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It's an amazing gallery, with many masterpieces fr...

It's an amazing gallery, with many masterpieces from Van Gough, Rothko, Gaugin and Monet. It's free during the weekdays, and the staff is super helpful.

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Nice gallery but wasn't as impressed with the coll...

Nice gallery but wasn't as impressed with the collection compared to say all the Smithsonians. Liked that they brought in contemporary artists as well.

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Off the charts special events

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Loved it! Changing exhibitions and for free tours ...

Loved it! Changing exhibitions and for free tours once your inside! Nordic Impressions is really good!

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Love the Renoirs

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Always an inspired experience, missing the large B...

Always an inspired experience, missing the large Bonnard bath paintings though.

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Do not miss this exhibit.

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Great Museum. Fantastic collection. An absolute tr...

Great Museum. Fantastic collection. An absolute treasure. I can t wait to visit again. The Nabi Art Collection was exquisite and a once in a lifetime viewing. A+++

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Went to see the Nordic impression exhibit. Excelle...

Went to see the Nordic impression exhibit. Excellent! Great talk from one of the guides on the Phillips brothers! Loved it

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Wonderful artwork, great building. Each room is th...

Wonderful artwork, great building. Each room is themed, so it's fun to guess at the theme. Favorite include: Van Gogh's House at Auvers, John Sloan, Arthur Dove, Gene Davis (a DC artist!), and the Rothko Room

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Yes, sort of in a house.

Yes, sort of in a house.
Yes, in a cool neighborhood worth the visit including a major fountain designed by the designer of the Lincoln memorial.

But really yes, emphatically yes because it houses the impressionist painting, The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renoir. My favorite. Check it out ...

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Great little museum. Love the gift store.

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A good collection of artist

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One of the best.

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Beautiful collection

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A superb collection of pieces spanning many period...

A superb collection of pieces spanning many periods. One could easily get lost in here for an entire day. The Rothko room is especially cathartic.

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One of the best small museums in the country.

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Outstanding collection. Probably saw my favorite e...

Outstanding collection. Probably saw my favorite exhibition of the year here (which is something of a feat, as that's a good chunk of my job description), but I've never come away disappointed, whatever happens to be on.

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I love this museum! There is always something fun ...

I love this museum! There is always something fun and different happening here. I think it is one of the best museums in DC if you enjoy European art.

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Free admission when the third floor exhibit is dow...

Free admission when the third floor exhibit is down. Best private collection of art in Washington DC.

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Not all galleries were open. Still It was a great ...

Not all galleries were open. Still It was a great experience!

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An intimate setting with an outstanding collection...

An intimate setting with an outstanding collection of some of the most important artists paintings of the 20th century

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Excellent museum. Wonderful historical art collect...

Excellent museum. Wonderful historical art collection in an elegant setting. Loved it!

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4/5

4/5
An amazing gallery and cool place

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Spectacular!

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Nicely curated permanent collection and wonderful ...

Nicely curated permanent collection and wonderful exhibitions. Additionally, there is a Tryst cafe on the premises and a very good gift shop. It's also a close walk to Dupont Circle and the Metro station.

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Beautiful.

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Klee & 10 Americans show was brilliant.

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Wonderful museum, great collection

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Great for children too

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Three level art gallery. Street parking was easy o...

Three level art gallery. Street parking was easy on a Sunday. Could spend an hour or two looking at everything. Probably only worth going if contemporary art is your thing.

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Great private collection in a family mansion that ...

Great private collection in a family mansion that has been expanded. Always has at least one outstanding temporary exhibit as well.

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Fantastic private museum in DC with an impressive ...

Fantastic private museum in DC with an impressive collection. Offers extended hours on Thursday. From 5-8:30 on the first Thursday of the month you can attend Phillips after 5, which includes live music, food, and drinks (it is advisable to get tickets in advance for this). Renoir's The Boating Part...

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Amazing venue tucked away just off "Embassy Row" i...

Amazing venue tucked away just off "Embassy Row" in a quaint neighborhood, featuring some of the most famous Impressionist-era works of art. Cafe and gift shop to enhance the visit.

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Always interesting. A must see.

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An extremely beautiful and inspirational art galle...

An extremely beautiful and inspirational art gallery. Loved to see all of the art there, ranging from small time amateur artists to hugely famous classic paintings.

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Comment is unnecessary - outstanding

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Excellent collection, but to my eye, a rather conf...

Excellent collection, but to my eye, a rather confusing display and arrangement of the art works.

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Amazing!!!!!

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The gem of DuPont Circle. A much more approachable...

The gem of DuPont Circle. A much more approachable museum than any other I've visited. Pro tip: look through doorways here, it usually highlights a particularly notable work.

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Very nice place

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Jazz Festival was very nice after admiring all of ...

Jazz Festival was very nice after admiring all of the Art.

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I love the location which is in a quiet and upscal...

I love the location which is in a quiet and upscale neighborhood. The museum layout is well thought of, and the art displays are spread out in several floors of the building. From time to time, there are special exhibits of never seen before art pieces from well known museums in the USA and overseas...

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Some hidden treasures here. Would recommend a visi...

Some hidden treasures here. Would recommend a visit!

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We were near the Phillips collection...I hear it's...

We were near the Phillips collection...I hear it's remarkable

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The art was great. The mansion it is displayed is...

The art was great. The mansion it is displayed is work of art too. Worth the trip. Naked Nixon below.

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This is a great gallery with lots of modern art to...

This is a great gallery with lots of modern art to satisfy your needs. Admission is $12 for adults with a $2 teacher discount, and it's free on your birthday!

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Great

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Great exhibits!!!

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Fantastic! Loved the Klee exhibit!

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Beautiful! I would love to go back when the house...

Beautiful! I would love to go back when the house is reopened.

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A wonderfully diverse collection in a great neighb...

A wonderfully diverse collection in a great neighborhood (Dupont Circle). I suggest attending the Phillips After 5 events for a younger, more party-like feel. If that's not your style, then any other time should work out.

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Absolutely wonderful gallery and space. Visit ofte...

Absolutely wonderful gallery and space. Visit often.

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A pleasant, calm place to look at beautiful art, m...

A pleasant, calm place to look at beautiful art, mostly from the last 150 years, emphaisis on French painters. Great exhibit now on Scandinavian art, really nice mix of sculpture, photography, video and painting. The building itself is very interesting to wander through. Well worth the $12 fee. Also...

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Really enjoyed our selves here, the book selection...

Really enjoyed our selves here, the book selection was great and unique

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You truly must see the Warmth of Other Suns show. ...

You truly must see the Warmth of Other Suns show. Very moving.

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Exquisite collection with rotating exhibits

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I love the artwork in this museum. It would be a f...

I love the artwork in this museum. It would be a five star rating if I didn't have to have someone staring directly at me constantly in every room. I have been to nearly every museum in DC and never feel as uncomfortable as I do here.

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Great established gallery.

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A fabulous collection displayed in a remarkable ga...

A fabulous collection displayed in a remarkable gallery. Beautiful large walls, lit as it gets

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Magnificent waooo

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The permanent collection is free (and awesome!) an...

The permanent collection is free (and awesome!) and the special exhibits are well curated and cool too. Worth going to even if you just do the free part.

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A very good collection with many not-to-be-missed ...

A very good collection with many not-to-be-missed pieces; the Rothko Room is monumental

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Terrific private art museum in DC

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A treasure in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The ...

A treasure in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The original modern art museum!

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Impressive small gallery. Worth the visit

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This is free through the weekday (permanent collec...

This is free through the weekday (permanent collections). If you can wait until then or until the government opens, I would. Way too packed due to the shutdown so I couldn't even see the Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. In fact, I couldn't see anything in that room and I tried...

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Really nice to see art in a home. Loved the curati...

Really nice to see art in a home. Loved the curation. The placement of art by themes and styles is one of the best I've seen.

Don't miss the bees wax room. Take a big breath through your nose!

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sucks

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Great museum.

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Best art museum experience in D.C. The size, locat...

Best art museum experience in D.C. The size, location in a neighborhood and top tier collection make it must visit destination. Cafe provides a quick respite to extend your visit.

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Great space for art.

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One of the finest modern art museums anywhere. The...

One of the finest modern art museums anywhere. The excellent tours are helpful, as there is very little information posted with the art.

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Great collection of 20th century works without hav...

Great collection of 20th century works without having a super-modern feel to it.

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Great houses and more intimate way of exposition. ...

Great houses and more intimate way of exposition. Part was closed for new exhibitions.

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Great art and the special exhibition on top floor ...

Great art and the special exhibition on top floor is always useful and cool. Tryst cafe has great pastries and lunches but closes early at 4pm. Street parking is a challenge but it's near DuPont Circle subway and near numerous bus lines.

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Great place to check out some famous works of art....

Great place to check out some famous works of art. They hold Phillips after 5 events that I highly recommend on Thursdays and have some interesting special exhibits.

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One if the best museums I've ever visited,

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Amazing and quaint museum with friendly staff. A l...

Amazing and quaint museum with friendly staff. A lot of well known artist's less popular works.

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