
America's First Museum of Modern Art
At a Glance
The Phillips Collection in Washington DC is the oldest museum of modern art in the United States, opened in October 1921 near Dupont Circle. About 6,000 works span Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rothko in an unusually intimate setting—rare among the city's larger Smithsonian institutions.
From Personal Loss to Public Museum
Founder Duncan Phillips (1886–1966) opened his family home as a museum after losing his brother and father in 1916–17. The 1923 acquisition of Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party made the institution a serious collection. Three expansions in 1960, 1989, and 2006 produced today's footprint.
Must-See
- Renoir — Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881).
- Rothko Room, four canvases hung to the artist's specifications—the earliest dedicated Rothko room in any US museum.
- Jacob Lawrence — Migration Series: 30 odd-numbered panels (MoMA holds the even 30).
- Bonnard, Cézanne, Van Gogh's Entrance to the Public Garden in Arles.
- Phillips After 5—first-Thursday evenings with music and talks.
Tips
Three minutes from Dupont Circle (Red Line, Q Street exit). Free on weekdays for permanent collection; ~$20 weekends and special shows. Plan 1.5–2 hours. Closed Mondays.
Visitor Info
| 미술관 | 필립스 컬렉션 |
| 지역 | 워싱턴 D.C., 미국 |
| Admission | Adult $16. 18세 이하 Free |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 (Thu ~20:30). Closed Mon |
| Getting There | Metro Red Line Dupont CircleStn walk 5min. 미국 최초 모던아트 미술관. 르누아르 보트파티 |
| Address | 1608 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA |
| 공식 사이트 | https://www.phillipscollection.org/ |