Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Ave. at 7th St., SW
Washington, DC

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday
Sculpture Garden is closed for revitalization
Closed Dec. 25

Free, no passes needed

hirshhorn.si.edu

About

The Hirshhorn features international modern and contemporary art in the celebrated Gordon Bunshaft designed cylindrical building, adjoining plaza, and sunken sculpture garden. The museum is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time.

Highlights

Outdoor sculptures by Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Beverly Pepper, Jeff Koons, and Yoko Ono; temporary exhibitions highlighting major artists, important trends, and historical developments.

Getting Here

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

Metrorail

Metro Station: L'Enfant Plaza (Smithsonian Museums exit)

Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:
L'Enfant Plaza
SW corner of the Department of Transportation courtyard

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 700 Independence Ave., SW.

Parking

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
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Dining and Shopping

Dining

Dolcezza Coffee & Gelato @ Hirshhorn
Handmade seasonal gelato, specialty espresso drinks, and small batch pastries from one of D.C.’s most popular locally-owned coffee purveyors, housed in a stunning new lobby coffee bar designed by celebrated artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto. The space also features furnishings created by Sugimoto and his studio, including tables from a 700-year-old Japanese nutmeg tree.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Opens 12 p.m. on Mondays

10% discount for Hirshhorn members

Shopping

The Hirshhorn’s Museum Shop features a one-of-a-kind selection of art supplies, housewares, accessories, and books for daily inspiration. Find unique gifts for all ages, with a flair for modern design. You can also shop online.