The Corcoran Gallery

The Corcoran Gallery of Art is historically as well as culturally important center of Washington. Founded “for the purpose of encouraging American Genius,” the Corcoran's extensive collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century American art represents most significant American artists.

The Corcoran possesses a fine collection of European art as well. While continuing its efforts to represent historic American works, the gallery also encourages modern European and American artists by showing and purchasing their work, paying particular attention to artists in the Washington area.

The gallery is unique in it architecture as well as collection it hosts. It presents the detailed works of each artists lifetime achievements and the best works admired all around.

Open Wednesday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Open Thursday: (extended hours) until 9pm
Admission: – Individual ; – Seniors; - Military Personnel; - Students with a current ID; - Member Guests
FREE: :: For Members; and children under 12

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Contact Information

The Corcoran Gallery
500 17th Street, NW
20006 Washington, DC

Tel. +12026391700

http://www.corcoran.org