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Corcoran Gallery of Art |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums)
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500 17th St NW, Washington 20006 • 202-639-1700 |
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Distance:
~0.91 mi from The Fairmont Washington, D.C. |
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Description:
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DOWNTOWN. This venerable museum began construction in 1859 and has the honor of being the oldest art institution in DC. The Corcoran has several impressive collections; the Clark collection of Dutch and Flemish masterpieces is one of the most noteworthy. The Walker collection focuses on dramatic works by Renoir, Monet and Pisarro. In addition to these European displays, several exhibits are devoted to contemporary American pieces by artists such as John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer. On Sundays, the museum hosts a popular gospel brunch. METRO: Farragut West and Farragut North |
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Hours:
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| Gallery Wed, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm |
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| Corcoran Café Wed, Fri-Sun 10am-3pm; Thu 10am-8pm |
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Admission:
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Adult $10; Senior $8; Student $8; Military $8; Child (0-6) Free |
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Payment Methods: |
Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express |
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