The Hirshhorn—its eye-catching, cylindrical architecture encompasses a spectacular center fountain—is home to the nation's premier collection of international modern and contemporary works of art. Open since 1974, the museum is named for Joseph H. Hirshhorn (1889-1981), a renowned collector, who donated more than 6,000 paintings and sculptures—the largest artistic bequest ever made to the Smithsonian Institution.
Become a member of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden's Annual Circle.
Docents are available between 12 and 4 to give tours upon request. Ask at the information desk just inside the entrance.
Check out the museum's Black Box theater, which screens contemporary video works from around the world.
Stroll through the sunken Sculpture Garden on the National Mall side of the museum. Start at Roy Lichtenstein's towering Brushstroke (1996) and don't miss the new work "For Gordon Bunshaft" by Dan Graham, as well as signature works by Auguste Rodin, Alexander Calder and Henry Moore.
For a schedule of events, hands-on teen and children's workshops and group tour information, visit www.hirshhorn.si.edu.
The shop is filled with intriguing art books, posters and artist-designed jewelry. Akids' corner is packed with toys, puzzles and project books.
(walk-in; meet at info desk)
• Daily, 12 noon - 4 PM
Tours subject to docent availability:
Except
• Federal holidays, no tours
(by appointment only, 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-3382 (voice) or 202-633-8043 (TTY), or e-mail hmsgeducation@si.edu)
• French, German, and Spanish
(by appointment only, 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-3382 (voice) or 202-633-8043 (TTY), or e-mail hmsgeducation@si.edu)
(by appointment only, 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-3382 (voice) or 202-633-8043 (TTY), or e-mail hmsgeducation@si.edu)
Featured by the Horticulture Services Division
(walk-in; outside, in Ripley Garden, between Hirshhorn Museum and Arts and Industries Building; meet at sign near fountain)
Tours offered April 1 - October 28, 2008:
• Every Tues., 2 PM, weather permitting
Except
• Federal holidays, no tour
(walk-in; meet at Hirshhorn info desk)
Tours of the Sculpture Garden are provided by a museum docent. They are approximately 30-minutes long and are offered as follows:
June 2 - August 31, 2008:
• Daily, 10 AM-12 Noon, weather permitting
Except
• Federal holidays, no tour
Notes:
• Weekday tours include the opportunity to observe a sculpture conservator at work.
• Tours times may vary during warmer months.
(walk-in; in the exhibition)
Museum docents welcome visitors, discuss the exhibition, and answer questions.
Part II is on view through Sept. 7, 2008
Subject to docent availability:
• Daily, 2-5 PM
Except
• Tuesdays and federal holidays, no explainers
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden store has a large selection of books, exhibition catalogs, postcards and posters on modern and contemporary art. The store also carries CDs, tapes, artist-crafted jewelry, design items and toys.
