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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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+++

Amazing experience. Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet...

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Amazing collection, very socially distanced.

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.

If you like art . You will like this art.

Wonderful collection, Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Georgia Okeeffe

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!

Large collection curated in small, intimate spaces. Loved!

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

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.

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.

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 love the location which is in a quiet and upscale neighborhood. The museum layout is well thought of, and the art displays are spread out in several floors of the building. From time to time, there are special exhibits of never seen before art pieces from well known museums in the USA and overseas.

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

Yes, sort of in a house.Yes, in a cool neighborhood worth the visit including a major fountain designed by the designer of the Lincoln memorial.But really yes, emphatically yes because it houses the impressionist painting, The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renoir. My favorite. Check it out and sit on the bench for a while.

Great museum. Highly suggest to get there early in the morning to enjoy it with fewer people.You cant take backpack in with you, need to leave it at the cloakroom. %

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. The current exhibit, Zilia Sanchez Soy Isla, was totally new to me. What a great opportunity to be able to see it again and again before it closes. 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. There are lots of restaurants in the area and a very nice little cafe in the gallery if you want a cup of coffee or light lunch.

Great gallery. Excellent collection of art by some great artists. Friendly welcoming staff.

Permanent collection has many important works. Intimate setting.

Really nice to see art in a home. Loved the curation. The placement of art by themes and styles is one of the best Ive seen.Dont miss the bees wax room. Take a big breath through your nose!

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.

An eclectic and intricate museum of beautiful artwork. There are many levels with what seemed like hidden rooms of various paintings and sculptures. Street parking is sometimes scarce but metro is a short walk.

This is a nice place to visit.

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.

Modern art collection in a beautiful building.

Love the intimate setting and in my opinion the Rothko room is the only way to really experience his work.

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.

One of my favorite museums in Washington. You actually feel like you are in a collectors house - because you are. Really nice cozy museum with very impressive pieces of work.

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.

Outstanding collection. Probably saw my favorite exhibition of the year here (which is something of a feat, as thats a good chunk of my job description), but Ive never come away disappointed, whatever happens to be on.

Cant wait to go back and see the full collection, it was partial closed when we were there for a concert! Loved what we did get to see!

Many pieces of contemporary art. Permanent exhibition is free Tuesday-Friday. Special exhibition is around 12$ but free after 4:30pm (closes at 5).

Amazing collection!

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 treat️Might need to come back again tomorrow to digest the permanent collection more️

As a Washingtons with access to so much art, history, and culture around for free its way too easy to take it all for granted. Come to Phillips collection to break out of that! Note that if you see a special exhibition there is a fee.Its a perfect size for a museum you can see in its entirety, without getting overwhelmed. And yet leaves you instantly wanting to come back. Cute coffee shop with a lovely, large outdoor area too could be a nice place to catch up or an inspiring environment to get some work done.

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

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

If youre visiting Washington, this is an easy museum to see. Its much smaller than the museums on the National Mall, but very kid friendly and accessible. Its a significant private collection and its most famous piece is Renoirs Luncheon of the Boating Party (Google it: if youre considering visiting an art museum at all, itll probably be familiar to you). There are lots of friendly staff to talk with about the collection. Theres a cafe, but there are lots of places to eat and drink in the surrounding Dupont Circle neighborhood. Visitors should be aware that, unlike the Smithsonian museums, this is a private institution and theres an admission charge.

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

My father was curator of the Phillips Collection in the 1990s. He took us to experience the exhibitoften.

Fantastic museum, worth the price of admission. Tucked into a cute street off DuPont Circle, with a permanent collection that is out of this world, as well as rotating installations and contemporary work. Great staff as well, and the gift shop is a delight.

Awesome collection but the staff are a bit creepy in the way they follow and watch you

Great collection of 20th century works without having a super-modern feel to it.

The revolving permanent collection I trully beyond reproach. Special shows are expertly curated.

The Phillips Collection is one of my favorite museums in DC. They have an amazing collection of work that showcases the best of modern art. They often participate in cultural events around DC, and host fantastic events with music, food, and drink. Check out Philips after 5 for fun monthly events.

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

Really wonderful exhibition. Visiting from Missouri and walking thru the area was a great experience.

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!

Amazing collections and such a historical building!

Wonderful exhibition of the Nabi painters of late-19C life in Paris on now, until Jan 26. Dont miss it!

Amazing and even more female artists would have made it 5-star.

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

Ah, to be able to see art in a relaxed, calm, setting. No rush, no crowds, just art. The employees are excellent with tour advice and information on the art. We went on a rainy day, and, while I love the Smithsonian exhibits, over the holidays it is a madhouse! I want to be able to see the art, sit on a bench, contemplate, and relax--the Phillips Collection is perfect! Dont be put off by the modern art title--there is plenty of traditional art in addition to the modern display. Go, enjoy, and relax!!!

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

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.

Modern art certainly isnt for everyone so Id only recommend this art museum if you appreciate contemporary other. If not, then you might want to check out some of the surrounding art museums which have a broader range of works. The permanent collection at the Phillips is free during the week but costs on the weekends. The special exhibit always costs a small entrance fee. Overall, not one of the best museums or even one of the best art collections in Washington DC.

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

My favorite museum in DC. Residential environment meets museum worthy pieces. Wonderful.

The best gallery in DC. You have to go and see the Rothko space. Also, the coffee shop is extraordinary.

Wonderful environment to walk around this home and view modern art. VanGogh, Rothko, Twatchman, Dove, OKeefe. Alittle bit of everything to view. A real gem

The regular collection is mostly modern art but is a bit eclectic. There are some gems, including a series of panels about the Great Migration (when many African-Americans migrated from the South to the industrial cities of the North). The special exhibit was spectacular when I went, though, and was worth the price of admission all on its own. If you can get there while the Zilia Sanchez exhibit is up I highly recommend doing so.

They had some interesting art and I really appreciated the historic house. Im not a fan of museums that you have to pay for, due to the creation of an inaccessible environment, and to have them charge to see an art exhibit about the current global refugee situation- with NO indication the profits were being sent to help those affected by the horrors in their home country/ the issues in the countries they are fleeing to- I feel as if they were exploiting these people for their own profit. I understand that many exhibits are difficult to see, and that the museum may need money, but this specific exhibit is not the way to make money, unless it is actually going to the people and situations depicted. Whether or not the exhibit contained this content, the museum is set up in such a way that you cant fully avoid the part you need to pay for, so they have tons of employees (maybe volunteers?) ushering the non-paying visitors to the free sections to reduce the amount of pay-exhibit seen. It would at least make me feel less guilty to not be a paying visitor if they completely closed off the floors you had to pay for, instead of walking in and then having an employee run over and tell me Im not suppossed to be there, and heres some vague directions on how to get to the free part. Or maybe even put the Rothko Room in the designated free section- not within the charged section. The Rothko Room is listed as a free permanent exhibit, but is located deep within the charged section, making it uncomfortable to get to without paying. I heard about this museum and specifically its Rothko Room on a screen while riding the DC metro months ago, and was excited to be able to see Rothkos paintings in person after studying them for so long. I planned a trip back to DC to see it. After wandering around the large but very sparse free area, I finally found the Rothko Room within the charged exhibit. I had two employees usher me through the charged exhibit (quickly, so I didnt see much) and I felt as if I were a burden in the free section of a museum I travelled six hours from college to see. It is extra ironic that this room is meant for meditation, and I was made to feel uncomfortable and nervous for existing in this space because I did not pay for this exploitive exhibit.

Great art museum, showing off the weirder, more political edge of art.

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

Small art collection. Nice roomy cafe. Quiet. Reflective. One magnificent Renoir to soak in. Events.

Great museum. Good rotating exhibits, and has a nice little cafe and gift shop.

A wonderful place with thought provoking exhibits and a helpful staff who is happy to help explain or discuss exhibits. Worth the money to go.

I enjoyed the place. They generally displayed the art in a way that made viewing it helpful and didnt take away from the experience by having a lot of glare. The attendants were helpful. Its a little out of the way, but I think its worth the trip.

Some hidden treasures here. Would recommend a visit!

Intimate incredible collection of modern and contemporary art displayed in the gorgeous mansion of the collector. Cool events. Nice employees. Only a few blocks from Dupont metro (exit Q Street). Yes metro sucks but parking is difficult. Other than that its a must see museum.

Beautiful space, carefully curated art. First US gallery dedicated to modern art--all you need to know

Impressive collection. I love going here. Look for the small 4 painting room. It will calm your soul. Attractions include the Rothko Room, the music room .The Phillips is fantastic!

Difficult to get setting but some good pieces

Life changing, perception altering, and stylish!

A pleasant, calm place to look at beautiful art, mostly from the last 150 years, emphaisis on French painters. Great exhibit now on Scandinavian art, really nice mix of sculpture, photography, video and painting. The building itself is very interesting to wander through. Well worth the $12 fee. Also in a lovely part of the city.

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.

The collection is interesting and diverse, and they arrange it so different worlds are responsible to each other instead of isolated by time or genre.The footprint of the museum is small enough that you can see a good portion in one day.

Possibly the best gallery/museum in DC. The integrity of the old building is retained with all the lovely 19th Century trim and detail plus modern exhibiting areas that expertly show the art collection. And the tiny store has esoteric Christmas presents you wont find anywhere else. But take Metro or bus cuz parking is impossible.

Three things.. its a good price, its small.. and if you bring kids to perhaps try and get some culture, museum security will openly tail you through every room and floor..

We attended a lecture here. The hall was very nice. There was not time to view art, but I did notice some Ansel Adams pieces as we walked through. Its a pleasant place. Parking is a bear. Ill go one day to tour but coupled with some other purpose.

Great special exhibit on immigration, emigration, refugees. Fabulous experience. Also the music room is beautiful.

One of the best galleries Ive ever been to! Really well curated, has a wonderful permanent collection and fun exhibits. Could have spend two additional hours here, especially in the Rothko room. Gift shop has a great selection too!

One of my favorite DC museums. And one of the handful Im a member of. Dont miss it if you love late 19th to early 20th Century French and American art.

Interesting exhibits!