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Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th St Nw, Washington, DC 20006 Get directions Cross Streets: Near the intersection of 17th St NW and State Pl NW/New York Ave NW
38.8963 -77.039505
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About:This is Washington's largest private museum of art, with a permanent collection that numbers more than 14,000 works. It includes paintings by the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart and works from the Hudson River school. Established in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran, the museum also showcases fine European works, especially French Impressionism. Performances are often held in the auditorium and the Gospel Sunday Brunches at the atrium cafe transform the ambiance of the entire museum. Suggested contribution: $3 adults, $1 senior citizens and students and $5 families.
Categories:Entertainment Venues, Art Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions, All Entertainers, All Theaters, Art Galleries, Other Arts & Crafts, Marketing Agencies
Parking:Street, pay garage
Payment:Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Other Contact Info:Fax: 202 639 1785
Email: SDurkee@corcoran.org
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  1. User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    by David
    03/15/2006
    Pay to see photorealism exhibit: For whatever reasons, this museum manages to charge an entrance fee whereas the others nearby do not. If that bugs you, just check out the giant doors with lion's heads for some nice craftsmenship and walk on by. The photorealism exhibit inside was spectacular and is on display through June 6, 2006. I thought it well worth the price of admission.
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  2. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by jrcd7
    11/21/2005
    Interesting mix of classic and modern.: A friend and I visited when the Warhol exhibit was taking place and it was arranged very well. The gallery offered many pieces of his work on display and the $8 fee was well worth it. They also had an extreme mix of artwork; from modern structural pieces to classic oil war paraphernalia. Every artistic taste will find something to enjoy at this gallery.
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