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The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the Smithsonian’s museum of international modern and contemporary art. The Museum opened on October 1, 1974, as a result of the efforts and generosity of American entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph H. Hirshhorn (1899—1981), who donated his collection to the Smithsonian Institution in 1966. The Hirshhorn presents a dynamic and forward-looking array of exhibitions, special projects, and public programs that invite visitors to get closer to the art and artists of our time and experience the transformative potential of contemporary art. The collection of more than 11,500 works of art includes pieces by leading artists from the late 19th century to the present day. The Museum’s elevated drum-shaped building was designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft, and has 60,000 square feet of exhibition space inside and nearly four acres outside in its bi-level Sculpture Garden and Plaza.

The Hirshhorn is located on Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC. Nearest Metro stop: L'Enfant Plaza (exit 7th ST and Maryland Avenue)

My Interests

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

DIRECTIONS—AMY SILLMAN
THIRD PERSON SINGULAR

March 13 – July 6, 2008
THE CINEMA EFFECT: ILLUSION, REALITY, AND THE MOVING IMAGE
PART I: DREAMS

February 14 – May 11, 2008
BLACK BOX: RIVANE NEUENSCHWANDER

December 17 – April 20, 2008
CURRENTS: RECENT ACQUISITIONS

October 18 – October 1, 2008
CURRENTLY ON VIEW

THE LIGHT THAT WON'T FAIL I
JAMES ROSENQUIST

Third Level, Hirshhorn Museum

My Blog

After Hours: Friday, April 4, 2008 Tickets now on sale!

HIRSHHORN AFTER HOURSFriday, October 4, 20088 pm to MidnightTickets: $10 in advance, $12 at door, museum members freeTo buy tickets, visit http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/afterhoursThe party kicks off wit...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:55:00 PST

After Hours on October 5-Tickets now on sale!

HIRSHHORN AFTER HOURSFriday, October 5, 20078 pm to MidnightTickets: $10 in advance, $12 at door, cash barTo buy tickets, visit http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/afterhours"Morris Louis Now: An American Mas...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:39:00 PST

After Hours: Friday, July 20

Hirshhorn After HoursOut on the PlazaFriday, July 20, 2007 from 8 pm to Midnight$10 in advance, $12 at door; cash bar Click here to buy your tickets onlineAnnual Circle members receive complimentary a...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:22:00 PST

More AFTER HOURS Information

Friday, May 18, 2007 from 8 pm to MidnightHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenIndependence Ave at Seventh St, SWOpening celebration for the exhibition Wolfgang Tillmansfeaturing DJ Spencer Product La...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Mon, 14 May 2007 09:01:00 PST

After Hours May 18th-- Mark The Date!!!

The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is excited to unveil the second installment of its wildly popular After Hours events. The next After Hours will be on May 18th from 8 PM until midnight and ...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Thu, 03 May 2007 06:40:00 PST

March 9 After Hours Information!

The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is excited to bring you yet another exciting AFTER HOURS event! There are a ton of really great programs in place for the night, so make sure to mark y...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:45:00 PST

Don't Miss The Next Hirshhorn After Hours Event!

March 9, 2007 at 8 pm to midnight. Shake off the winter blues and join us as we keep the lights on late with a special night of art, music, and cocktails at the Hirshhorn! Celebrate the opening of Dir...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:17:00 PST

Upcoming Exhibtion: Refract, Reflect, Project

Opens February 15 and runs through April 8, 2007. Throughout the history of art, light has been linked to fundamental questions of vision and perception. Refract, Reflect, Project: Light Works fr...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:12:00 PST

December 2006 - Current and Upcoming Events!

December/January are the slow times of the year for the Hirshhorn, because we are spending all our time preparing some amazing things for 2007!Here are some upcoming events you want to add to your cal...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:29:00 PST

Fall 2006 ArtLab for teens comes to a close

December 5th was the last session of this season's "ArtLab for Teens: Experiments in Contemporary Sculpture" program.The young artists each put their final pieces on display in the ArtLab at the Hirsh...
Posted by HIRSHHORN MUSEUM on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:15:00 PST