Kreeger Museum, Art museum in Foxhall Road, Washington D.C., United States.
The Kreeger Museum displays nineteenth and twentieth-century paintings and sculptures across five acres of wooded grounds with reflecting pools and terraces.
The museum structure, designed by architect Philip Johnson in 1963, opened to visitors in 1994 as a conversion from David and Carmen Kreeger's residence.
The permanent collection contains nine Claude Monet paintings, works by Pablo Picasso, and traditional art pieces from West Africa, Central Africa, and Asia.
The museum provides guided tours, educational programs for students, and hosts chamber music performances in the Great Hall with its 25-foot vaulted domes.
The building follows Roman villa architectural principles with modern elements specifically designed to transition from a private residence into an exhibition space.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1994
Website: http://kreegermuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 38.92186,-77.08883
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:44
Washington DC, the capital of the United States, houses the three branches of federal government and the nation's most significant political institutions. The White House serves as the presidential residence, while the Capitol building hosts Congress and the Supreme Court represents the judicial branch. The National Mall extends 2 miles (3 kilometers) and connects historic monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument, which commemorate the nation's founders. The city holds an exceptional concentration of museums, many belonging to the Smithsonian Institution and offering free admission. The National Air and Space Museum displays the history of aviation and space exploration, while the National Gallery of Art presents an extensive collection of European and American art. The Library of Congress preserves over 170 million items and ranks as the largest library in the world. Memorials such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial honor significant events and figures in American history. Historic districts like Georgetown and Embassy Row, along with green spaces such as the Tidal Basin and Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, complement the capital's cultural and natural offerings.
Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
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