| Corcoran Gallery of Art |
| In keeping with its founder's commitment to the art of his day, the Corcoran continues to broaden its collection to include a wide selection of works by contemporary artists. Today, the Corcoran is renowned for its collection of 20th-century painting, sculpture and photography. In total, the Corcoran's American holdings illuminate the nation's history and artistic development from colonial times through the 20th century. Wed-Sun 10-5 pm, Thurs 10-9 pm
500 17th Street, NW Washington DC 20006 - Map
202.639.1700 |
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2005-10-11 | http://www.corcoran.org/ |
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| Phillips Collection |
| The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art, opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips (1886-1966). The collection includes Renoir's great masterpiece Luncheon of the Boating Party, along with other outstanding Impressionist paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Cézanne. The comfortable galleries are a perfect setting for Vuillard's intimate canvases color-filled Bonnards and works by Braque, Picasso, Matisse, and Klee. Tues-Sat 10-5 pm, Thurs 10-8:30 pm, Sun 12-7 pm
1600 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 - Map
(202) 387-2151 |
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2005-12-8 | http://www.phillipscollection.org |
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| Textile Museum |
| The Textile Museum is dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. As a museum, it is committed to its role as a center of excellence in the scholarly research, conservation, interpretation and exhibition of textiles, with particular concern for the artistic, technical and cultural significance of its collections. Mon-sat 10-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm
2320 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20008-4088 - Map
(202) 667-0441 |
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2005-12-8 | http://www.textilemuseum.org |
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