Hirshorn Museum of Art
Hirshorn Museum of Art
Hirshorn Museum of Art
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Neighborhood: National Mall
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- L'Enfant Plaza • 4 min walk
- Smithsonian • 7 min walk
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Andrew Tsui
San Diego, CA282 contributions
Apr 2022
We only visited the Kusama Exhibit, so this review is solely based on our experiences here.
The Kusama Exhibit was in extremely high demand and it took an hour and a half of queuing just to obtain tickets for a specific, later time (tickets run out extremely quickly so queuing begins in the early morning ~8 am). The exhibit feature three rooms by Japanese Artist Kusama as well as photos and text on the wall displaying her life. For me personally, the art pieces were extremely special as I had studied them in the past in an academic-related context. However, this is still very worth it to go if you are an art enthusiast or are simply a tourist looking for something unconventional.
Aside from this, the museum seems to have pieces from other famous modern artists such as Duchamp. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, but the entrance is still easily navigatable.
The Kusama Exhibit was in extremely high demand and it took an hour and a half of queuing just to obtain tickets for a specific, later time (tickets run out extremely quickly so queuing begins in the early morning ~8 am). The exhibit feature three rooms by Japanese Artist Kusama as well as photos and text on the wall displaying her life. For me personally, the art pieces were extremely special as I had studied them in the past in an academic-related context. However, this is still very worth it to go if you are an art enthusiast or are simply a tourist looking for something unconventional.
Aside from this, the museum seems to have pieces from other famous modern artists such as Duchamp. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, but the entrance is still easily navigatable.
Written May 3, 2022
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Jennifer L
Pasadena, CA144 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Got in line to get a free ticket at 9:25 a.m. And was able to get a pass for 10:30 to see the exhibit. This is on a busy Saturday in August, so don't stress out about getting there too early. The exhibits were beautiful. Enjoyed some of the art on the third floor until my ticket time was up, then got to explore the incredible Infinity rooms. Absolutely worth it.
Written August 13, 2022
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Face P
Bay Saint Louis, MS45 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
The structure of the museum is pretty cool. It is circular and the exhibit is circular so you go around and around in circles so that’s pretty cool. And the exhibit that was there it was pretty awesome. it was interactive and immersive where are your within the piece itself. I can’t remember the artist’s name but it was pretty cool. Cool that’s the word for this museum.
Written September 11, 2022
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montanapescado
Albuquerque, NM1,576 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I'm not at all adverse to modern art and have seen many inspiring or fascinating examples across North America and Europe. Whoever is curating here and I must be on a different wavelength. Nothing here stirred my soul and almost nothing here made me want to linger or study further. It's not a huge collection worthy of the Smithsonian and much of what's there is either bizarre or just bland.
Written November 18, 2023
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RandS_TX
Houston, TX476 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This is my 4th visit to DC and I have seen all of the major museums. I wanted to visit some of the 2nd tier collections. This was a very enjoyable experience. I did not find it as crowded as some of the other museums. There was a very wide range of art in a number of different mediums. There were several collections on display. The photography of China was very interesting. You need a free ticket for the Kusama exhibit.
Written May 22, 2023
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MeganMunro
Toronto, Canada1,408 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We adored this museum! What a fantastic collection of interesting and unique art. From the outside we knew we'd love it - there's a giant Yayoi Kusama gourd in the garden and other interesting sculptures.
We loved seeing artists work that we've never heard of before. The space is also really great - a sphere with a hollow core, so there is a nice flow to your exploration. Hard to get lost ;)
We loved seeing artists work that we've never heard of before. The space is also really great - a sphere with a hollow core, so there is a nice flow to your exploration. Hard to get lost ;)
Written November 7, 2024
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,788 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Went to see a specific exhibit before it left the museum. John Akomfrah's Purple exhibit did not disappoint. This video is an hour long image and sound exhibit which showed themes around climate change (disappearing landscapes, etc). Images were striking. Music was hypnotic. Purple plays across six large screens. The carpet is in a deep shade of purple. I'm told it's the color of mourning in Ghana where this London-based artist is from.
Written October 3, 2023
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kjm445
Glen Ellyn, IL358 contributions
Jan 2020
Enjoyed our free visit! Always fascinating to look around, check out the exhibits, absorb the art, la la la. Can spend an hour there, could spend three. Perfect location and considering it's free, doesn't hurt to stop in!
Written January 23, 2020
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tpbel
Belfast, UK640 contributions
Feb 2022
I loved this small art museum - just the perfect way to spend some time. The Laurie Anderson exhibition was really interesting and the Duchamp collection fabulous. A lovely afternoon spent in an amazing place.
Written February 22, 2022
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Jason H
North Bergen, NJ10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Yikes! It was under construction, I think. The outside felt abandoned, and uninviting. Inside was a confusing mess. We went up to the special exhibit and it was frightening. The installation was overpowering, and depressing so we just left the floor. Museum felt warm and airless, so we headed back to the mall. It was not the Hirschon museum I remembered fro 10 years ago.
Written April 11, 2024
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