When is Hirshhorn Museum open?
Mon 12 PM–5:30 PM; Tue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Hirshhorn Museum
- 4.56.3k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum of modern and contemporary art on the National Mall, with a sunken outdoor sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Hirshhorn Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Hirshhorn Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Hirshhorn Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hirshhorn Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Hirshhorn Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Hirshhorn Museum?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Hirshhorn Museum?
Independence Ave SW &, 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560.
Is Hirshhorn Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
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
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 12 PM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Hirshhorn Museum
- 2 Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden · 1 min
- 3 Sami’s Hot Dog Cart · 3 min
- 4 Enid A. Haupt Garden · 4 min
- 5 Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 6.3k reviews
Known for
- Contemporary art
- Sculpture garden
- Kusama exhibits
- Rotating exhibitions
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, rotating exhibits, sculpture garden, strong modern art collection
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hirshhorn Sculpture GardenLandmark · 1 min walk
Sami’s Hot Dog CartHot dog · 3 min walk
Good nowEnid A. Haupt GardenGarden · 4 min walk
Smithsonian's National Air and Space MuseumMuseum · 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
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.