The Hirshhorn is an art museum and sculpture garden in Washington, D.C., founded in 1974 in a building designed by Gordon Bunshaft. There are no passes to sort out in advance, so it works as a stop you can add to the day without planning around a booking. Start at the Welcome Desk in the Museum Lobby, where staff explain what is running during your visit: free guided tours, kids’ programs, self-guides and interactive pop-up carts, though no schedule or age range is published. Photos are welcome without flash and for personal use, with occasional restrictions in special exhibitions, and Dolcezza Coffee and Gelato is on site for a break. The trade-off: the Sculpture Garden is closed for revitalization with no reopening date given, so the outdoor part of a visit is limited to the Plaza for now.
Family FAQ
How much does Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden cost?
Admission is always free for all visitors.
Do you need to book Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in advance?
No booking needed: entry is walk-up and passes are not required.
What are the opening hours of Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden?
The museum is open Monday noon-5:30 PM and Tuesday-Sunday 10 AM-5:30 PM.
