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Washington, D.C., United States

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a Smithsonian institution housed in a building designed by Gordon Bunshaft. Established with the private collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, it functions as a national museum for modern and contemporary art, focusing primarily on works created since World War II and over the past five decades.

Planning your visit

Free admission

Free

No ticket needed for the permanent collection.

Tickets at hirshhorn.si.edu

Last verified September 5, 2026

Before you go

Visiting Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden — common questions

Is Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden free?
Yes — admission to Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is free.
What time does Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden open?
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is open Monday 12:00–17:30, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:30. Closed December 25.