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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington DC, DC 20560
202 357 1000
Ranked #37 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Gardens
Owner description: Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the Hirshorn Museum features an exciting collection of 20th-century art and its companion scultpture garden is... more » Owner description: Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the Hirshorn Museum features an exciting collection of 20th-century art and its companion scultpture garden is not to be missed. « less
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new jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Hirschorn is not your typical art museum, and as a result, does not draw the crowds that the National Gallery does. That said, you can examine the many interesting sculdptures and installations in a leisurely fashion. There are some amazing pieces in this museum, and the museum itself is architecturally unique, almost like a piece os sculpture itself. Well... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Warhol exhibit spectacular. Many themes go throuhout the summer. I regreted missing last summer's events. Get on their mailing list for this summer. I did!!

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The sculpture garden is one of a kind and worth a visit all on its own.

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gettysburg, pa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I wasn't sure when my 13 year old son chose this museum as the one he wanted to visit on our latest day trip. However, both he and my 7 year old enjoyed it, and ranked it their favorite museum of the day. They especially loved the temporary Suprasensorial exhibit, which will be at the museum through August 12. This... More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Modern Art is not my thing. It was a great gallery, and if you are into modern art, this is the place, if not.. well go to the other museums. They seem to have cutting edge peices.

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Milton, Florida
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This place really irritated my husband because its so abstract. I find abstract art pretty amusing and many of the art pieces here are interactive. My teens LOVED it. The building is very large on the outside, but it doesn't take very long to walk through the exhibits so don't pass it up if you're worried about time issues.

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St Louis, Missouri
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I loved the Sculpture Garden, the IM Pei Building and the exhibits. The whole experience was wonderful

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This is my second most favorite art museum in DC, just after the National Gallery of Art across the Mall. Though the exhibit in the outdoor sculpture garden is fairly static, I still like to cruise through it and visit the old friends by Henry Moore and others. Also, the permanent exhibits stand repeated visits well. But what really draws... More

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AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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The Hirshorn is a fantastic museum. I could go on and on about it. But there are three additional gems in the neighborhood you might miss. Between the Hirshorn and the Smithsonian Castle, there is a quiet, shady and charming herb and flower garden that can provide a much-needed respite on a hot afternoon. Then, just across the street is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The outdoor, sunken sculpture garden on the Mall is a wonderful space! It's not too large but it's got some great pieces in there. The museum, with its donut-shape, has a large space for special exhibits (which we did not view) and quite a number of smaller sculptures that kept our 9-yr old's attention. It wasn't always easy to find... More

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