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ART GALLERIES
1. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Displaying one of the most distinguished art collections in the world, this gallery
gives visitors a broad but in-depth look at the development of American and
European art over the centuries (for further details see
National Gallery of Art
).
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2. THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
Opened in 1921, The Phillips Collection is America's first museum of modern art. It
is celebrated for its collection of Impressionist works, including Renoir's
Luncheon
of the Boating Party
, Pierre Bonnard's
Open Window
, and Degas'
Dancers at the
Barre
.
1600 21st St, NW • 202 387 2151 • Open 10am-5pm Tue-Sat (to 8:30pm
Thu); 11am-6pm Sun • Adm • Dis. access
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3. CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
Corcoran exhibitions tilt toward contemporary media, especially photography. The
city's first art museum, and one of the three oldest in the United States, is also
housed in one of America's most significant Beaux Arts buildings, designed by Ernest
Flagg and completed in 1897 (for further details see
Corcoran Gallery of Art
).
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4. HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
The Hirshhorn exhibits the most varied modern and contemporary art in Washing-
ton, DC: its Directions gallery is known for displaying the newest - and sometimes
the most controversial - work in the city. The lower level features a selection of
recent additions to the collection, while large temporary shows are housed on the
second floor, along with modern European sculpture. The third floor displays innov-
ative paintings and sculptures up to the present day (for further details see
Hirsh-
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