Kreeger Museum, Art museum in Foxhall Road, Washington D.C., United States.
Description
The Kreeger Museum is an art museum on Foxhall Road that opened in 1994 in a converted residence and displays paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection occupies about five acres of grounds featuring reflecting pools, terraces, and wooded areas.
History
The building was designed by architect Philip Johnson in 1963 as a private residence for David and Carmen Kreeger and later converted into a museum open to the public in 1994.
Culture
The collection displays works by Monet, Picasso, and traditional art objects from West Africa, Central Africa, and Asia distributed throughout different rooms. Visitors encounter these pieces while moving through the exhibition spaces and experience how the art connects with the building's design.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours and hosts chamber music performances in the Great Hall where visitors can explore the art collection. Educational programs for students incorporate the wooded grounds and reflecting pools throughout the property.
Did you know?
The architecture follows Roman villa principles but was specifically adapted to function as a residence and later serve as a museum. This design allows visitors to move through spaces that feel like a private home while viewing art.
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