Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, [object Object]
700 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
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Introduction
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is an art museum under the Smithsonian Institution, established in the 1960s. Originally, the museum's collection primarily consisted of works from the renowned sculptor, Joseph Hirshhorn. Today, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is one of the five major contemporary art museums, covering themes such as modern and contemporary art, violence aesthetics, performance art, and destruction art. Although the museum's exhibition space is not large, its exhibits are carefully selected and captivating. To match the spirit of modern art, the main building of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was designed by the famous architect Gordon Bunshaft, featuring a circular shape with a large fountain in the center. The museum is adjacent to the National Air and Space Museum and located on Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. If you want to experience the charm of modern art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a great choice. Address 700 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Opening hours Museum hours are 10:00-17:30, square hours are 7:30-17:30, and garden hours are from 7:30 until dusk. Open daily, closed on December 25th.
