Beautiful house-turned-gallery. so many rooms full of a variety of great art and artists.

Went to see the David Driskell show/gallery it was a beautiful view of his Collection always look forward to seeing art shows that the Phillips Collection puts together. -Do to the respect of the Davis Driskell and TPC none of the pieces were included in this review- Last piece is a time piece of sand art that was on display.

I really enjoyed the Museum. All of the artwork was interesting. I especially liked the exhibits Seeing Differently..., the Jacob Lawrence exhibits, Inside Outside... and Ghosts by Marley Dawson.

Great small museum with a collection of mostly modern art but also some impressionist and post impressionist. There are two buildings, an older mansion and a modern building. The mansion is a beautiful ornate building but the second floor is closed right now for a new installation. Nice gift shop, too.

This is a great museum but buy tickets before you go! Tickets sell out fast and they only let you see the first floor if you don’t have one. You have to wear your mask and stay socially distanced, but it’s still a nice experience. Still lots of great artwork and a very nice museum gift shop. Highly recommend!

Loved it!! All current exhibits were interesting! Highly recommend!

Amazing museum. Permanent collection with Renoir, Picasso, Bradley, Matisse, Rodin, Van Gogh, Ellsworth Kelly, Calder, Rothko. Saw special exhibition of Jacob Lawrence. Great!

Just lovely! Spend a couple hours immersed in modern art. Galleries feature a wide variety of artists. Works are ambitiously grouped by theme. The space is much larger that I assumed. Although, a $16 fee can seem pricey in a city of free museums.

Check in advance of your visit to ensure they have at least one temporary exhibit on view. The small exhibit space for the permanent collection makes it difficult to justify a special visit from out if town, without a temporary exhibit.

Intimate and inviting museum space offering a diverse collection of modern artworks from around the globe including many well known masterworks. Friendly gallery monitors and spaced entrance times make for a very pleasant visit. The museum shop is always filled with unique gifts and books for art lovers. Definitely include the Phillips in your trip to the nations capital, you wont be disappointed.

First visit to the Phillips. It was an excellent day! The current Driskill showing was very interesting and introduced an artist I hadnt seen much of before.The highlight by far was Luncheon of the Boat Party. A wonderful work to my tastes.

The Phillips Collection is Washington DC is a must-see if youre interested in modern and contemporary art. Work predominantly ranges from the era of Impressionism to contemporary times, though you will find at least one work from the 1600s (an impressive repentant St. Peter by El Greco). Though the highlights are many for this relatively small collection, some of them include half of Jacob Lawrences Migration Series (the other half is at MoMA), Renoirs Luncheon of the Boating Party, Georges Braques The Round Table, and the ineffably beautiful Rothko Room. Curatorially, the growing collection is unique in that works often speak or reflect each other: an early self-portrait of Piet Mondrian gives weight the radicalness of his Abstract work. An Orozco drawing of a revolutionary carrying her child on her back and going off to battle is heart-breakingly echoed in a photo of a family carrying a childs coffin to a burial place. Janet Taylor Picketts And She Was Born visually speaking directly to Henri Matisses Interior with Egyptian Curtain. The collection is near DuPont Circle and may seem a trek from the various Smithsonian art galleries and museums, but its a journey worth taking.

Loved visiting here! The new DC artists exhibit was phenomenal. I need to return and see the rest of the gallery. The gift shop was nice and all of the employees were very helpful and kind. I’d definitely recommend. Love the modern art!

You cant blame an art museum for conveniently changing their exhibits right when youre visiting, but you cant help but still feel disappointed when almost half the museum is between renovation. Still, what was there was quite nice to see!

Great place, great paintings and art.

A great museum with a fine collection of 19th and 20th century masters, with the courage to display contemporary artists just getting their start. That, combined with the fact that it is an old and noble house that is the anchoring architectural piece and you have just about the perfect museum. Not so hot: parking. There are many of us who do not live in the DC area and also have mobility problems, so its difficult to use Metro and to walk to the museum, and then spend two to three hours on your feet. I wish there were set aside for handicapped people.

Wonderful collection. We had the opportunity to meet a young rising artist, Dominick Cocozza.

One staff member was incredibly rude and aggressive. She was stationed on the 1st floor of the main house on Weds Oct 13th in the late afternoon and imo should not work with the public. Thank goodness didnt PAY for the experience. We were appalled.

One of my favorite museums in Washington DC. Not free but worth it! Excellent permanent exhibit as well as special exhibits (additional charge). Timed entry due to Covid-19 restrictions. Reserve your tickets online.

My Friend Is An Artist Whose Art Is On Exhibit At The Phillips.Complaining About Covid Temp Checks, Espousing Your Medical Knowledge, Etc. Isnt A Review Of The Museum/Artworks On Display. Before Buying Tickets You Know There Are Restrictions/Policies To Protect The Public. To Be Over Cautious - Better Than Undercautious.The Pieces On Display Are Wonderful - Picasso & Rodin Are A Couple Of My Favorites. Rodin Is A Favorite Artist, Been To Rodin Museum In Paris. The Space Is Very Exciting Since The Older Area Was A Private Mansion At One Time,

Limited Exhibition due to COVID.In spite of that, still nice collections with nice staff.However...Beware one Old & Ugly Hag in Red Cardigan.This horrific creature will ruin your experience for sure.Consider yourself fortunate if you can avoid this good-for-nothing piece of xxxx.

It is a very interesting place with a unique collection of art. However, if you are after a specific art, check out what they offer carefully. It is not a National Gallery or MOMA, etc.

Wonderful collection to visit. So nice to be back after a long absence. Recommend The Phillips to anyone visiting DC.

The first modern art museum, it remains a gem! Skillfully housed in Duncan Phillips historic home and newer additions, the space is the perfect home for the art work. The permanent collection is lovely, and their special exhibitions are always well curated and thought provoking. An added bonus, the permanent collection is free on weekdays.Theres a wonderful family gallery, at a childs eye level, with intriguing questions, colorful cushions and an excellent nook with great art books to read during a break.To complete your experience, both the museum shop and Cafe are delightful. I never fail to find delightful, unexpected treasures in the shop - fabulous books for all ages, luxurious pens and pencils, jewelery, and much more.Tryst, the cafe, serves their coffee with animal crackers!Fantastic all around.

I had no idea the quality of this place. It is a quality art gallery with many famous modern pieces and many from up and coming artists. If you have time, I recommend going the next time you are in DC.

Smaller than the big museums on the mall, but an excellently curated collection from the first modern art museum. Wonderful museum store with a great book selection. Loved the special exhibit of Aboriginal women artists. Cafe and restroom available inside museum. No food or drink allowed in the museum. Stay 2 feet from the art or get fussed at by one of the numerous docents.

We accidentally happened upon this museum. We are so glad we did! There are some fabulous paintings in their standard home collection...Renoir, Monet, Manet, Rothko. Amazing! The aboriginal women artist collection that is here for a visit is well worth the fee. During the week, the standard parts of the museum are free, but you have to pay to see the aboriginal collection. This museum is a hidden gem!

Fantastic collection! But staff could be more understanding and courteous.

An extremely beautiful and inspirational art gallery. Loved to see all of the art there, ranging from small time amateur artists to hugely famous classic paintings.

Great Museum. Fantastic collection. An absolute treasure. I can’t wait to visit again. The Nabi Art Collection was exquisite and a once in a lifetime viewing. A+++

Great collection, but strangely curated with paintings that seem unrelated placed together. Beautiful intimate space and good gift shop. Small cafe.

Love the museum Ans it has some amazing works but don’t bother trying if you don’t book tickets in advance, it looked completely empty on a Tuesday and they said they were completely sold out for the day

This place is a gem! Lovely collection of artwork!

One of the best collections around - from post-impression to modern. The building alone is worth a visit.

The Phillips is fantastic! They have a lovely collection and the permanent collection is free on weekends (except Monday). Attractions include the Rothko Room, the music room (which has two pieces by Mondrian), and their rotating display on the third floor. I went while the Smithsonians have been closed during this government shut down and had a wonderful day.

Wonderful experience. Great time!

Our first stop on this trip to DC. Wonderful space, staff was enthusiastic and helpful and the art is amazing. The Van Gogh alone would have made the visit worthwhile.

One of my favorite private museums in DC. Really thoughtful and well curated permanent collection with pairings that were whimsical and creative. Beautiful old house too, and it’s highly recommended that you walk though that part of the Collection too.

Very interesting gallery on the top floor of different artists with their perspectives on the pandemic.

Ive been a member of the Phillips for years, and, weather permitting, try to visit at least once or twice a month. Favorites move in and out of storage. Paintings Ive never seen before suddenly appear, making every visit special. Renoirs Luncheon of the Boating Party and Jacob Lawrences Migration Series are must-sees. Theres a discounted $48 individual membership available to seniors, military, students and teachers and people living more than 150 miles away, which includes two free passes. The cafe is currently closed, but there are lots of good restaurants in the area

An art gem! Is how I would describe this private art gallery located in DCs historical Dupont circle. I attended the Phillips at night event that takes place every first Thursday of the month. It was amazing! We had vendors, cash bars around the gallery and a live all women jazz band from DC. Coat check was available as well.

Love this museum. Its the perfect size.

This is a nice place to visit.

A must see, if ever in DC. Creativity and mindfulness begins every piece.

Large collection curated in small, intimate spaces. Loved!

Clean, well lit establishment. Wonderful amount of art pieces to view. Well organized and concise. A wonderful flow is definitely felt as you move through out the museum.

Some great pieces and some by Picasso, VanGogh, O’Keefe. Gift shop had lots of cool stuff and I’m typically not a gift shop person. Stroller parking right at the front. Get tickets online in advance...they go fast!

I visited a few weeks ago and while the art was amazing the experience was very uncomfortable. I understand their need to take COVID precautions but the museum seemed overstaffed. So much so that there was someone following us in every room we visited. At one point we were looking at a video exhibit about the history of discrimination in America. For the full five minutes, one of the staff stood at the doorway facing us and stared at us. It was unnerving. Further into the museum, one staff member followed us between rooms and was intently watching us. When we moved back and forth between two rooms they followed... It was very uncomfortable! As a minority, I would say maybe wait until COVID precautions lighten up before visiting. If folks from Phillips see this, it would help to diversify your staff or train them to create a more welcoming environment.

I visited The Phillips Collection today. I appreciate that the museum has an endowment, or some sort of income that enables curators to continue to purchase art and have special exhibits. However, I was primarily there for the permanent collection, as I have a special affinity for early-to-mid 20th century modern art.I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED that the Rothko room, which was one of my main motivators to see the museum, was surrounded by The Warmth of Other Suns, a temporary, only-for-pay exhibit. It wasnt financially possible for me to pay to see the exhibit, and thats not mostly what I wanted to see anyway.One docent quietly told me that I should just walk into the Mark Rothko room, and if anyone questioned my presence, proclaim that it IS part of the permanent collection and that I should be allowed to see it. And thats what I did, along with my oldest daughter. However, it shouldnt feel clandestine to visit what should be open for visitors to the permanent collection!! What is more: I was HORRIFIED that there was a piece from TWoOS in the Rothko room, and further horrified by the audio file that looped, loudly and relentlessly!!! SO WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS. That room is supposed to be a chapel; a place of repose and contemplation. I cant tell you how tremendously disappointed I was in my highly-anticipated experience of the Rothko room.Here I am, traveling from Arizona, in the DC area for two weeks, and I have told people far and wide that likely my most anticipated experience was the Rothko room at The Phillips Collection. And now I will tell and re-tell the story of how poorly the museum is set up, how awkward it makes it -- intentionally, I feel -- for free visitors, and what a deflating, disappointing, dissonant experience it ended up being.I have been to countless museums that have a for-pay or extra-pay area for special exhibits. However, Ive never been in a museum where the special exhibit is so integrated into the passageways of what should be public, and then we feel like we have to walk with eyes downcast, moving quickly, to access what we should be able to access. I dont know who planned that, but it is a truly horrible arrangement.

I am an Emergency Room physician and art enthusiast. I saw the touring Phillips Collection in 2005 in Cleveland. My wife and I were very eager to see the pieces in the museum when we were visiting DC last week. We had tickets for Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Other private museums that we visited in DC last week required masks, although the National Gallery of Art did not for my wife and I who are both a few months out from our second vaccination, so we were not that surprised that your museum still required masks.However, the temperature check at admission, which would not read my temperature due to my height (64), and finally after 4 or 5 failed attempts, a staff person using the forehead thermometer checked my temperature. There have been numerous peer-reviewed articles showing the lack of efficacy of temperature checks in detecting asymptomatic covid.Furthermore, the water fountains are still closed. Per the CDC, ones chances of contracting covid via a fomite, like a water fountain is 1 in 10,000.Also, they still have fairly strict limitations on room capacity and attempt to maintain a flow of traffic with various arrows on the floor. New York and California opened fully last week.I understand that the Phillips is a private institution and may dictate policy as they see fit, but to employ these draconian policies, to vaccinated individuals, at this stage of the pandemic, after they have been demonstrated to be ineffective, made our experience rather unenjoyable. We do not plan on visiting/ supporting your institution again.

A superb collection of pieces spanning many periods. One could easily get lost in here for an entire day. The Rothko room is especially cathartic.

Good variety of art from the 1800s and up within a small collection.

Amazing collections and such a historical building!

The Philips Collection is one of the premiere modern and contemporary art museum in the United States. Located on 21st Street near Dupont Circle, this is a must-see attraction for art fans, particularly those with interest in late 19th and 20th century art genres.Entry to view the main collection is by donation but there is a fee for viewing exhibitions ($12 per adults). Opening hours are 10am to 5pm (Tues - Sat) with extended hours to 8.30pm on Thursday, 12pm to 7pm (Sun). The museum is closed on Mondays.The museum is based upon the collection of Duncan and Marjorie Acker Philipps and was founded in 1921 as the first museum of Modern Art in America. Here you can view works by household names when it comes to Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art. Renoir, Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Whistler, Calder, OKeeffe, Rothko amongst others are represented within the Philips Collection.In addition to the excellent collection of art, the property itself is delightful if you enjoy architecture and historic buildings. This is a Georgian Revival style house constructed in the late 19th century. It is recognised on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States. The Music Room in particular is worth spending time to view. The wooden panel carvings above and around the fireplace is particularly impressive.In the end, The Philips Collection is a very good collection. We very much enjoyed our recent visit and would happily return during future trips to D.C. Best to allow 1-2 hours to view the full permanent collection and to enjoy exhibitions being held during the time of your visit.Note: The Philips Collection has a very good website. Here you can get a preview of the collection highlights as well as current and future exhibitions that are to be held.

Nice collection. Now that they are remodeling a part of the building, the entrance is cheaper and some days/hours are free. Download the app to have access to the audio guide. I think 2-3 hours is time enough to enjoy the gallery.

Impressive museum in an intimate setting, a must-see for any fans of modern art.

An interesting museum, there are also exhibition halls with paintings, there are also installations. Art Modern fans will love it.

A lovely Musuem.

Amazing! Love this place.

Permanent collection has many important works. Intimate setting.

The current show, The Warmth of Other Suns, is very moving in its depiction of the heartaches of todays migrant peoples.

This is Americas first modern art museum and it holds quite an impressive permanent collection, including a number of Renoirs, Rothkos, and a couple Mondrians. It doesnt just have early 20th century modern works, but also showcases more contemporary artists as well. At present, the Phillips Collection is hosting two special exhibits. The first features George Condo and the second features Markus Lupertz in collaboration with the Hirshorn. Both collections dominate the first and third floors. My only complaint is that presently the museum is renovating the original building, which I felt was better suited for its permanent collection, and due to the decrease in space, has cut the number of permanent pieces on display. It is also more crowded due to the smaller space. Overall, it is a good, small, art museum with a fair collection and is certainly worth visiting.

Great variety of artists and impressive rotating exhibits. Philips After 5 is an event on the third Thursday of every month. Live music, activities, and light snacks for $12. Bar available!

One of the most interesting and intimate museums in DC. A must see collection that has great variety.

Most amazing art museum Ive ever been to

I went there during the government shutdown period. No other museums were opened in D.C. area. It was amazing!! Painting collection here are impressive and more importantly free on weekday except Monday as they are close.

Cool place with diverse array of art including Van Gogh, Cezanne, Rothko, Man Ray. sixteen bucks in a city of free museums

We went to see a Cuban exhibit called Los Carpinteros. It was very interesting. We liked it. The museum shop and cafe are very nice too. Recommend.

This is a lovely contemporary art collection and it was the first of its kind in the United States.

Excellent small art gallery! Theres a wide array of styles on display from a lot of prominent modern artists.

Rated at 4 only because part of the collection is closed at the moment. Amazing, and free entry! Well worth a visit to see famous pieces of art

In a city full of free museums why would you bother to go here? Because the art and special exhibits are particularly great. The Phillips also doesn’t tend to get as crowded as the art museums along the Mall. Sign up for the emails to keep your eyes peeled for discounted or free entry, as well as the fantastic nighttime events.

Its an amazing gallery, with many masterpieces from Van Gough, Rothko, Gaugin and Monet. Its free during the weekdays, and the staff is super helpful.

Great private collection in a family mansion that has been expanded. Always has at least one outstanding temporary exhibit as well.

Lovely private collection. Usually not very crowded except for special exhibitions.

Went to a special exhibition of Renoir, with Luncheon of the Boating Party as the centerpiece. Nice to understand so much background on the painting and the artists approach.

Tge Philips Collection is a gem of modern art curation. The current Exhibit, Nordic Expressions is on display through Jan13, 2019.

Love small art museums like this with superb taste and collection in art; and a beautiful space to enjoy with. ❣️Was surprised to see one of my favorite artists Toulouse-Lautre exhibit here, what a noce treat❣️Might need to come back again tomorrow to digest the permanent collection more❣️

Nice place to enjoy arts.

They have worked hard to create a safe space to get an art fix. You need to make an appointment. Great works on exhibit. Small scale of the Phillips makes this the crown jewel of DCs many igantic museums and cultural palaces.

The art was great. The mansion it is displayed is work of art too. Worth the trip. Naked Nixon below.

Magnificent permanent collection.Spectacular show on African American artists influenced by European Modernism. Dont miss!!!

Absolutely amazing! Great permanent collection and the visiting exhibition was quite substantial. Everything is well maintained and clean. The gift shop is fun but doesnt pertain to the current collection much, unfortunately. The garden is quite small, but is pretty. Its not the most accessible place and the chair lift is quite loud/scary to be honest. The staff is competent.They have an activity room for kids and family bathrooms.

Interesting exhibits!

You truly must see the Warmth of Other Suns show. Very moving.

Beautiful museum with a really interesting collection. I felt very comfortable with their social distancing protocols.

Jazz Festival was very nice after admiring all of the Art.

Fantastic gallery in a beautiful DC neighborhood!

Great art, not crowded, my 3 year old loved it, but shes used to me dragging her to art. Maybe not the best place for a regular young child. And the building is beautiful inside as well. Very friendly staff, if a bit eager to keep you away from the sculptures!

Life changing, perception altering, and stylish!

Excellent experience. Exhibits all have descriptions to provide context to the art. Works are well lit and arranged, the special exhibit was wonderful and informative of French art dynamics in the 1890s. Elevator and ramps to all floors for accessibility, and audio tours are available. Plan to spend an hour or two here.

One of the most wonderful museums I’ve ever been to. The luncheon of the boating party by Renoir is just one of many highlights. Even one of my favorite expressionists (Franz Marc) made it into the Phillips Collection. They have a superb variety of artists and styles. I like how they displayed the paintings. The rooms are decent sized so you don’t have to squeeze yourself through masses of people gathered around a single painting. Staff was very engaging and was fast giving you an explanation for some of the art work you were looking at. Great museum cafe with the possibility to sit outside in the sun. If you have to decide for one museum in DC the Phillips collection should be your go to museum. Even though you have to pay an entrance fee it is totally worth it. I would chose this museum over any other museum in and around DC!

Modern art collection in a beautiful building.

Loved the impressionist paintings !

The current exhibit is soectacular. A must see

The first museum of modern art with modern masterpieces

Great collection!

The gallery houses an irresolvable tension in its walls that amplifies the troubled expansiveness of its modern art collection. Does this better than the Barnes in some ways.

I loved IT.

Love this place. i am looking forward to coming again