The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., is the first museum of modern art in the United States. It was founded in 1921 by Duncan and Marjorie Phillips, who initially displayed their private collection in their home. As the collection grew, the entire property was converted into a museum in 1930. Following a renovation and expansion in 1989, the complex now also has room for rotating exhibitions. You can admire more than two thousand works, including masterpieces by El Greco, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and Georgia O'Keeffe. A particular highlight is the extensive Cubist section with works by Georges Braque, as well as the famous painting Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.