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

Founded in 1921 by Duncan Phillips, The Phillips Collection is widely regarded as the United States' first museum of modern art. It is housed in the Phillips family residence and adjacent buildings, presenting art in a domestic-scale gallery setting. The collection emphasizes modern and contemporary European and American works and includes important paintings by artists such as Renoir, Rothko, and O'Keeffe. The museum is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and also hosts rotating temporary exhibitions and programs.