Corcoran Gallery of Art
| Location:
|
500 17th St. NW,
Washington 20006 |
| Phone:
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(201) 639-1700 |
| Hours:
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Wed 10:00am- 5:00pm
Thu 10:00am- 9:00pm
Fri-Mon 10:00am- 5:00pm |
| Admission: |
Suggested donation:
$5 family groups of any size;
$3 adults; $1 students or senior citizens;
free for children 4 and under |
| Metro: |
Farragut North |
| Giftshop? |
Yes |
| Parking |
Yes |
In a city filled with free attractions, is
the Corcoran Gallery of Art worth paying to see? Absolutely. Besides the home to many
classic masterpieces, the Corcoran features works by some modern and experimental artists.
The Corcoran also sponsers several programs for local artists, and runs the only
accredited art college in Washington. The result is that the Corcoran is a fantastic blend
of innovation and classics.
This year "45th Biennial: The
Corcoran Collects" is exhibited. It is a collection of 200 newly acquired works by
artists like Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt and James Hyde.
Sunday Gospel Brunch at the Corcoran is very
popular. There's live music performed by gospel singers and jazz bands in the
beautiful sunlit atruim. Call (202) 639-1700, it can get crowded. |
