About The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, is America's first museum of modern art, founded in 1921 and housed in its founder Duncan Phillips's former Georgian Revival home and additions. This intimate venue showcases a world-renowned collection of American and European impressionist and modern paintings. They host various events such as special exhibitions, educational programs, Sunday Concerts, and "Phillips after 5" evening events. The typical audience includes art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, from local to international visitors, seeking learning, discovery, and respite in an intimate art setting.