The Phillips Collection - America's first museum of modern art

Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle is widely regarded as the first museum of modern art in the United States. The museum's intimate galleries include major works by Renoir, O'Keeffe, and a dedicated 'Rothko Room' intended for quiet, contemplative viewing. Its residential setting and small scale make it less prominent than Washington's large federal museums.