Corcoran Gallery of Art Address: 500 17th St. NW Phone: (201) 639-1700
Description:
Hours: 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 sponsors 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.




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