Is the Hirshhorn Museum sculpture Garden open?

Open daily 10 AM–4:30 PM Passes are not required.

Is the Hirshhorn part of the Smithsonian?

Hirshhorn. It was designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft and is part of the Smithsonian Institution.

Who sculpted the Burghers of Calais?

Auguste Rodin
Les Bourgeois de Calais/Artists

Rodin made his original sculpture in 1889 to stand outside Calais town hall and later made four casts, of which this is one. It was bought by National Art Collection Fund in 1911. Rodin came to London to give advice on where to put it.

Where is the original Burghers of Calais?

Why is Hirshhorn Museum closed?

Hirshhorn Museum is close to finalizing Hiroshi Sugimoto’s garden revamp. Bunshaft’s garden, as well as its extensive 1981 renovation, was influenced by Japanese landscape architecture and garden design.

Why is Hirshhorn closed?

In March of last year, the Hirshhorn — like museums around the country — closed its doors indefinitely, due to the pandemic. Unlike most other museums, it would be 17 months until the building reopened, in August — the second to last of the Smithsonian museums to do so.

Who established the Hirshhorn Museum?

Joseph Hirshhorn
In time, Joseph Hirshhorn would become a financier, philanthropist, and well-known collector of modern art whose gift to the nation of nearly 6,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and mixed media pieces established his namesake museum on the National Mall.

What is the Burghers of Calais made of?

Bronze
Les Bourgeois de Calais/Media

How tall are the Burghers of Calais?

The Burghers of Calais

Is the Hirshhorn free?

Admission to the Hirshhorn is walk-up and always free. Passes are not required.

Is the sculpture garden free?

Yes, the sculpture garden is free and located in the courtyard in front of the museums.