America’s First Museum of Modern ArtFounded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting …
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Feb 28, 2025
I have been to the Phillips numerous times. But I had never been to Breadfurst up Conn Ave. Happily, the Phillips cafe is an outpost of Breadfurst! Indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the cou…Full review by knowsnyc
Feb 14, 2025
I finally visited this museum for their love event after 5. Bank of America offers cardholders free entry on the 1st weekend of each month and I kept missing out on attending. Therefore, I paid less …Full review by Amia P
Jan 26, 2025
A small, well curated collection of modern and contemporary works of art. You can walk it all within 90 minutes. From one of El Greco’s version of St Peter and Monet’s later works to Rothko and Tama…Full review by Marilu B
Well, gladly: the collection is closed on Monday, but be sure to see it either Sunday afternoon or Tuesday morning if you have the slightest chance. -- Honestly, I would have thought …
Well, gladly: the collection is closed on Monday, but be sure to see it either Sunday afternoon or Tuesday morning if you have the slightest chance. -- Honestly, I would have thought that anybody using Tripadvisor would also be able to check opening times on the internet--or was the question generated by some sort of evil algorithm?
Has anyone been recently to know if it is still undergoing renovation and if their more well-known works are on display? Headed there next week. Thanks!
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Though the renovations continue, there is abundant wonderful artwork on view. If you have particular works you are interested in seeing, you might check with the Museum directly to …
Though the renovations continue, there is abundant wonderful artwork on view. If you have particular works you are interested in seeing, you might check with the Museum directly to see if they are currently on display. This museum is always a treat. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Is admission "by donation" tues-Fri essentially free or your choice of contribution?
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I asked at the Phillps about this. But that was 8 years ago when living in DC. I was told admission was voluntary, but the attitude of the staff didn't match their words or pledge. They do …
I asked at the Phillps about this. But that was 8 years ago when living in DC. I was told admission was voluntary, but the attitude of the staff didn't match their words or pledge. They do have special exhibitions and admission is required for those, but the Phillips collection says their permanent collection is by voluntary donation (admission). I differ somewhat with other opinions here. Theirs is a very high entry fee for DC in particular (where museums are free). I live in Paris (where the arts are indeed more generously supported by the government). A comparable museum (size of exhibition and high quality) is not more than 10 euros. Their admission price was/is the downside of a truly inspired, dynamic collection and the intimate venue that houses it. I'm not sure they would survive if customers actually accepted their "donation" policy.
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