Why is Hirshhorn closed?
In March of last year, the Hirshhorn — like museums around the country — closed its doors indefinitely, due to the pandemic. Unlike most other museums, it would be 17 months until the building reopened, in August — the second to last of the Smithsonian museums to do so.
Is the Hirshhorn part of the Smithsonian?
Hirshhorn. It was designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft and is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Do you need tickets for the Hirshhorn Museum?
Admission to the Hirshhorn is walk-up and always free. Passes are not required.
What time does the Hirshhorn Museum open?
10 AM–4:30 PM
Open daily 10 AM–4:30 PM Capacity is limited. Passes are not required.
Does the sculpture garden have WIFI?
VMFA’s E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden is now Wi-Fi accessible. The outdoor space is part of a three-phase program to hardwire the museum’s entire campus with broadband-speed Wi-Fi. “Visitors are now able to stay connected to the internet while enjoying the beautiful environment of the sculpture garden.”
Who designed the Hirshhorn Museum?
Gordon Bunshaft
Hirshhorn Museum/Architects
Gordon Bunshaft (1909-1990), a Pritzker Prize-winning architect and longtime partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, designed the the new museum, established by an Act of Congress in 1966 after Joseph H. Hirshhorn donated his extensive modern art holdings to the American people.
Is the sculpture garden free?
Yes, the sculpture garden is free and located in the courtyard in front of the museums.
Where are the Smithsonian Gardens?
The Smithsonian’s gardens are located on the National Mall and in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in downtown Washington, D.C.
Does VMFA have WIFI?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum, including the Café, and Sculpture Garden.