Technically, the sculpture garden outside of the Hirshhorn is part of the modern art museum. For me, however, they feel like two different places, as the outdoor collection of statues are my favourite part of the museum by far. While I found the exhibits inside the museum to be uneven, I throughly enjoyed all of the sculptures in the garden. Overall, the garden is a wonderful place to enjoy art and go for a short stroll.

We went as a family of 5 because of the Kusama exhibit and it was well worth it. Great museum that isn't too large and can easily be managed. Friendly staff helps with questions. The sculpture garden is wonderful and very enjoyable.

We've been in the DC area over five years now, visited many of the great Smithsonian museums, but somehow never made it here before. My son went to school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, so his visit was natural. I expected a variety of unique art on posted on the walls, but did not anticipate there would be huge colors taking over major sections. I did not know how much China's art would take a large role. The areas that took the most attention were huge 'movies' of painting on a wide range of topics. This will be worth more trips.

If you like modern art - don't miss the Hirshhorn. Interesting mix of art that includes some big installations and multi-media. Interesting building from another era, and the museum isn't as big as it looks. Always adding new works - so much of what we saw in the past was different from what we saw on this visit.

I find very little about "modern art" to be worthwhile, and much of it to be easily mocked. The most interesting exhibit to me was about women in art -- which, if expanded, gets at the underlying politics of what gets hyped and sold as "good" art. I understand pushing boundaries, but I question the value of public art that is so far removed from what one might display at home that it leads me to question whether some of this "art" is actually playing the viewer for a sucker. As an introduction to modern art, though, a visit to the Hirshhorn might be worthwhile if quickly followed by reading critical reviews.

The Hirshhorn offers exhibitions that are a bit “other” but always inspire. I’ve seen the best new media art shows here and the building is the coolest. Walk for a long time and end up in the same place. #life!

Been to DC many many times, but never went till this week. Had some times as my tickets were not right time for Air and Space center, so this was near it and I went. Mostly modern art and Asian photography and art in there. There's some sculpture outside. Outside not that pretty compared to most other museums and the building is a bit of an eye sore if you ask me, but the art was decent. You won't find European masterworks here etc but this is more contemplative art. A couple special exhibits were impactful. I think you could do this museum in an hour. Two if you are realllly into it. It's not a huge museum. Two floors is all I think it was.

This was smaller than I expected, but the trip advisor suggested time for the visit was exactly right. There were several exhibits that were designed for the space that were really fascinating. The round design of the building lends itself to function as it makes it very logical to travel thru the exhibits. And don't forget to check out the sculptures around the entrance.