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The Phillips Collection

1600 21st St. N.W., Washington DC, DC 20006 (Dupont Circle)
202 387 2151
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Ranked #16 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: "Americas First Museum of American Art" boasts a collection of over 2,500 19th and 20th-century masters, both American and European, including... more » Owner description: "Americas First Museum of American Art" boasts a collection of over 2,500 19th and 20th-century masters, both American and European, including Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Manet, OKeefe and more. « less
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Laguna Woods, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Highlights of their collection - Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party" and Van Gogh's "Street Pavers" make this a definite place for art lovers to visit - They also have 2 portraits of St. Peter, one by Goya and the other by Greco - both of which are impressive works - they also do feature special events throughout the year... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

There are so many great art museums in Washington that it's sometimes hard to choose. This is a small modern art museum, full of carefully chosen pieces. Seeing their most famous piece, Auguste Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party." alone is worth the price of admission. Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Cezanne, El Greco, Picasso, Matisse, Klee and O'Keeffe are all... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is one of the best kept secrets in DC. It's known to the locals and to serious art lovers, but for some reason the average visitor to DC overlooks it in favor of the more well known art galleries. After you visit the Corcoran, the National Gallery and Hirshhorn, make it a point to visit the Phillips Collection. You... More

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Bethesda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This is a must do. It is really a beautiful setting and a beautiful museam. Be sure to stop for a coffee at the cafe.

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This is a relaxing environment in which to appreciate an eclectic collection of international artists. Go during the week and avoid the crowds.

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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Phillips is a private museum located near Embassy Row. It houses one of the finest paintings in the world, Renoir's The Boating Party. The new part honors the integrity of the original old mansion and you can go from new to old very easily. This is a must museum

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

All though there is little modren art there now, when it opened in the 1920's the art we know today as masterpieces were then considered to be advante gard. This gallery is know for Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party.

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very nice collection. Enjoyed seeing the Renoir , Cezanne, and Sisley paintings. The special exhibit by Jeanne Silverthorne is well worth seeing- very innovative.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Whenever I am in DC, I make sure and stop at the Phillips Collection at least once. This small museum contains works from Degas to Rothko, all beautifully arranged. If you enjoy art, especially works from the first half of the 20th century, the Phillips should not be missed.

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Vienna, VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Beautiful paintings in a nice setting. It was one of the museums we visited on Museum Day. I always like to go and see the Boating Party picture.

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