When is the best time to visit Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
- 4.6323 reviews
- Free
Sunken outdoor sculpture garden on the National Mall with modern and contemporary works including Rodin pieces.
Quick answers
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in short
Is Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden?
About 45 minutes.
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Where is Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden?
Independence Ave SW and, 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560.
Is Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
- 2 Hirshhorn Museum · 1 min
- 3 Sami’s Hot Dog Cart · 3 min
- 4 Enid A. Haupt Garden · 4 min
- 5 Rice Bar · 4 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 323 reviews
Known for
- Rodin sculptures
- Outdoor exhibits
- Picnic spots
What people say
- People like:
- Relaxing atmosphere, Rodin sculptures, new works
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hirshhorn MuseumMuseum · 1 min walk
Sami’s Hot Dog CartHot dog · 3 min walk
Good nowEnid A. Haupt GardenGarden · 4 min walk
Rice BarKorean · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time