Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

The circular concrete building houses extensive collections of modern art while its surrounding garden displays large-scale contemporary sculptures in an outdoor setting.

Joseph Hirshhorn donated over 6,000 artworks to establish this Smithsonian Institution museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1974.

The museum maintains a permanent collection of works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock, representing significant movements in contemporary art.

Located between the Washington Monument and US Capitol, this free-admission museum welcomes visitors daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The distinctive cylindrical structure, designed by Gordon Bunshaft, stands elevated on four concrete pillars with a central fountain in its courtyard.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1974

Founders: Joseph Hirshhorn

Architects: Gordon Bunshaft

Operator: Smithsonian Institution

Part of: Smithsonian Institution

Address: Independence Ave and 7th St, Washington, DC 20560 Washington

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:30-17:30

Phone: +12026331000

Website: http://hirshhorn.si.edu

GPS coordinates: 38.88819,-77.02296

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29