Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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The donut-shaped museum is elevated off the ground. The fountain in the hollow center is inactive in the winter.
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The donut-shaped museum is elevated off the ground. The fountain in the hollow center is inactive in the winter.
The museum's upper-floor galleries follow the curve of the building.
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The museum's upper-floor galleries follow the curve of the building.
The bottom-floor gallery holds larger sculptures and installations.
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The bottom-floor gallery holds larger sculptures and installations.
The museum's sculpture garden
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The museum's sculpture garden

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is an art museum located in Washington, DC on the National Mall and designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution.

Its collection focuses on contemporary and modern art. Outside the museum is a scupture garden, featuring works by artists including Auguste Rodin and Alexander Calder.

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