Art that responds, reflects, and asks you to ask questions

The Hirshhorn is the national museum of modern and contemporary art, exploring the art and ideas of our time. We’re committed to sharing the power of art—to bring people together, to offer inspiration, to respond to history in real time—with everyone, for free.

Our Museum and Sculpture Garden is open daily (10 am–5:30 pm.)

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Events, workshops, and artist talks – in person and online.

The Art Cart is stationed outside of Laurie Anderson's The Weather and featues many objects needed for light experimentation.

Art Cart: Light Up Your Life!

Jun 30 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Four images, top-left dolka dot fingers and dress, top right yellow pumpkin sculpture and visitors, bottom left visitor with polka dot lanterns, bottom-right visitors on plaza hanging out

Polka Dot Party

Jul 22 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

(In Person) Laurie Anderson Presents “Quartet for Sol”

Jul 23 | 5:00 pm

Two ways to visit “One with Eternity”

Timed-passes bring you closer to Yayoi Kusama in this five-artwork exhibition, April 1-Nov. 27.

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Artist Yayoi Kusama dressed in red lays in one of her infinity rooms

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Art is Everywhere, Including Home

Two toddlers lean over a large bin filled with loose green, yellow, and blue materials. Each child has one hand inside the bin, and their faces look in toward the materials.

Create

Craving a creative break? Kids of all ages (or the kid at heart) can stay engaged with unique projects released every week.

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Curator Marina Isgro on zoom with artists Camille Henrot and Akwetey Orraca-Tetteh

Think

Ruminate with today’s artists on today’s issues. There are many ways to watch our artists talks, past and future. Ask your question now.

The Hirshhorn is planning two important projects: a revitalization of the Sculpture Garden and repairs to the Museum’s envelope. Each supports our mission, enhances visitor experience and resolves critical infrastructure needs.