Corcoran Gallery of Art | Corcoran College of Art + Design
The Corcoran Gallery of Art, a privately funded institution, was founded in 1869 as America’s first dedicated art museum and Washington’s first and largest nonfederal museum of art.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as contemporary art, photography, European painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts.
The Corcoran College of Art + Design was founded in 1890 and stands as Washington’s only four-year college of art and design.
Recent VISITicket Blog Posts for this Washington DC museum:
- July 5, 2011 - Corcoran Gallery of Art Added to the Washington DC Power Pass
The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to The Corcoran Gallery of Art.
The Washington DC Power Pass is an attraction pass that includes admission to many popular Washington DC tourist attractions and tours - all for one low price. Washington DC Power Passes are available in 1, 2, 3, and 5 day durations.
Location:
The Corcoran is just a few blocks away from two convenient Metro rail stations: Farragut West- on the Orange/Blue lines (take the 17th street exit) and Farragut North-on the Red line (take the K Street exit). From either station, walk south on Seventeenth Street to the Corcoran.
Address:
Corcoran Gallery of Art College of Art + Design
500 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-639-1700
Hours of Operation:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
