Find a more intimate art afternoon in Dupont Circle.
The plan
If you want a quieter art afternoon, the Phillips offers a different scale from the museums on the Mall. Make it the main appointment in a Dupont Circle day, with time for a few works and a pause between galleries. This is a paid museum choice, with clear concessions for families and eligible visitors.
Weekend hours and the address
Find the museum at 1600 21st Street NW. Friday and Saturday hours are 10am–5pm, with public galleries Sunday 11am–5pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. The current program includes Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea, listed through January 24; check the exhibition page to plan your priorities.
Admission prices
General admission is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 62 and over, $10 for students and educators with ID, and $12 for active-duty and retired military. Visitors 18 and under enter free, as do members. These are standard museum prices; check the booking page for the ticket category that applies to you.
Free areas and separate evenings
The shop, café, courtyard and first-floor galleries of the Goh Annex & Sant Building have free access without a ticket. Free Third Thursday evenings run 5–8pm, but November 6–8 is not that monthly offer. Keep the standard ticket price in your weekend budget rather than relying on an outdated pay-what-you-wish tip.
Before you go
Reserve ahead if a particular entry time matters. The museum’s Sunday public gallery opening is 11am; the earlier 10–11am hour is for members, although the shop and café admit the public.