The Phillips Collection Review

Beautiful museum, not too crowded, good cafeteria, nice room with a couple of Rothkos, we spent about an hour

Phenomenal collection, very intimate and accessible.

Great place for setting things that make you think and/or just zone out and enjoy the view.

They had some interesting art and I really appreciated the historic house. I'm not a fan of museums that you have to pay for, due to the creation of an inaccessible environment, and to have them charge to see an art exhibit about the current global refugee situation- with NO indication the profits were being sent to help those affected by the horrors in their home country/ the issues in the countries they are fleeing to- I feel as if they were exploiting these people for their own profit. I understand that many exhibits are difficult to see, and that the museum may need money, but this specific exhibit is not the way to make money, unless it is actually going to the people and situations depicted. Whether or not the exhibit contained this content, the museum is set up in such a way that you can't fully avoid the part you need to pay for, so they have tons of employees (maybe volunteers?) ushering the non-paying visitors to the free sections to reduce the amount of pay-exhibit seen. It would at least make me feel less guilty to not be a paying visitor if they completely closed off the floors you had to pay for, instead of walking in and then having an employee run over and tell me I'm not suppossed to be there, and here's some vague directions on how to get to the free part. Or maybe even put the Rothko Room in the designated free section- not within the charged section. The Rothko Room is listed as a free permanent exhibit, but is located deep within the charged section, making it uncomfortable to get to without paying. I heard about this museum and specifically it's Rothko Room on a screen while riding the DC metro months ago, and was excited to be able to see Rothko's paintings in person after studying them for so long. I planned a trip back to DC to see it. After wandering around the large but very sparse free area, I finally found the Rothko Room within the charged exhibit. I had two employees usher me through the charged exhibit (quickly, so I didn't see much) and I felt as if I were a burden in the free section of a museum I travelled six hours from college to see. It is extra ironic that this room is meant for meditation, and I was made to feel uncomfortable and nervous for existing in this space because I did not pay for this exploitive exhibit.

I missed this place while i was in DC..my be next time I will definitely visit here..

Possibly the best gallery/museum in DC. The integrity of the old building is retained with all the lovely 19th Century trim and detail plus modern exhibiting areas that expertly show the art collection. And the tiny store has esoteric Christmas presents you won't find anywhere else. But take Metro or bus cuz parking is impossible.

Very nice gallery of modern and contemporary art. Easy access from the Dupont metro. Would be a full 5 stars if the exhibit in the house and sculpture garden were open. I'd recommend waiting until they are.

My favorite museum. The displays are inventive and well attended by patrons of all ages.

Good variety of pieces in a small setting that one can easily appreciate in a couple of hours. This museum has none of the crowds that plague the free museums around DC.

Uniquely fabulous! A duty for every art, especially modern style lover !!!

Didn't get to see as much as we would like of what looks to be a great museum. Reason was the time spent in the exhibit on Renoir's Luncheon of The Boating Party. The other paintings collected for the exhibit and their tie in and all the explanations were fascinating. Very well done.

Beautiful setting. Fabulous collection of famous and not so famous but captivating pieces.

I will always taken the trip away from the Smithsonian to come see the gems kept at this gallery. Far more impressed here than the National Gallery.

I have never been here before going to see the Renoir exhibit recently, and now I'm very sorry I haven't been here more often. I understand that they are undergoing a major renovation and a lot of the usual space is not even open, but the space that is open now is just beautiful. The Renoir exhibit, which gathers together work related to his "Boating Party" masterpiece, and them culminates in viewing that work, is amazing. Highly recommend for anyone, regardless of how much they know about modern art.

This is a must see if you are visiting DC and it's free. Very easy to find, short walk, 1 block from Dupont Circle. If you love impressionism, you must visit this art collection.

Abso-friggen-lutely my favorite museum! The most amazing collection of modern art in a historic old house.

Nice collection. Now that they are remodeling a part of the building, the entrance is cheaper and some days/hours are free. Download the app to have access to the audio guide. I think 2-3 hours is time enough to enjoy the gallery.

A wonderful museum in a former residence and because of this the space is ever so light-filled and perfect for not feeling overwhelmed while viewing the art. If you've read about a piece of art reviewed in the WSJ it's sure to show up at the Phillips.

A GEM. If you are wearied by the intense DC crowds, visit the Phillips: intimate, empty; it gives you time to reverence the art.