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    Alexis B.

    I AM IN LOVE WITH THE KREEGER. I don't know why it's taken me so long to visit (I love an art museum), except that it's not in downtown DC, so you need a car to get to it, and I'm often sans car in DC. But I visited with a friend today (who also hadn't visited before), and we were both floored - what a gem of a museum! The museum is the former home of David and Carmen Kreeger, built by none other than Philip Johnson (so the home alone is worth a visit - gorgeous, if midcentury modern is your thing) in 1963. The couple amassed quite a collection of modern art, which is now on view at the museum, in their former home. Picasso, Monet, Pissarro, Braque, Chagall, Van Gogh, Beckmann, Lipchitz, Mondrian, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler,...! The museum's collection is jaw dropping. The staff were lovely - my friend and I are very chatty at art museums. A docent heard us talking, came over to us, and told us a lot about the house and the Kreegers! Admission is $10 (technically a suggested donation not a requirement) and you can make reservations online (they also take walk ins). They have a parking lot that was mostly empty when we arrived when they opened at 10am, but was getting more full as we left around noon. This museum was a delight. The home, the collection, the reflecting pool, the sculpture terrace...! I could not have enjoyed my visit more. What an underrated museum in the DC area. I will definitely be bringing people to this lovely museum!

    Linda O.

    This museum pleasantly surprised me. I saw some wonderful art, inside and out, and was able to tour a former private residence on winding Foxhall Road that was intentionally designed to exhibit art, especially large pieces. Most houses are not built for such a specific purpose, so I pondered that as I walked about. It must have been quite something in its heyday. The couple who owned this house and lived here, David and Carmen Kreeger, were clearly devoted to the arts and amassed quite a collection. Visitors benefit from their passion. The impressionists are here; some really killer African art is here, particularly masks; there's a lot of contemporary paintings; and lovely outdoor sculpture abounds. I think it's worth a visit. Reservations are required and made online.

    Alexis S.

    What a beautiful private art collection! They also do month yoga classes by the reflection pool that are a MUST DO.

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    Cade Z.

    Great datespot for picnics. They have a solid collection of Monets, Kravinskys, Picassos and more. They have jazz in the garden events and have a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden area to walk around in.

    Sculpture

    What a lovely intimate museum nestled in a quiet well-off NW DC neighborhood. The collection is both interesting, varied and eclectic. Visitors can access the art library of donated volumes, which was cool as I looked up several artists new to me. We took the docent's tour which was good, with open ended discussion adding to the experience. Sculpture garden was an added feature. While parking is limited we had no problem on a fall weekday morning with school in session. We will return!

    Austin G.

    When the museums along the National Mall are for tourists, the museums off the National Mall are for the locals. The Kreeger Museum is a small, art gallery in NW DC between the neighborhoods of Foxhall Village and Glover Park. If you are driving or biking by the museum, it would be easy to mistake it for just another NW mansion, but it's more than that. It's the former home of David Lloyd Kreeger and his wife, Cameron. Professionally, David ran GEICO for years. Personally, he collected art and invested in developing the next generation of artists. His home now showcases his art collection in 4-5 rooms. However, the real gem is in the outdoor courtyard. It's beautifully designed and when the sunsets the light bounces off its design. There's a fountain too making it a dream location for a DC event. Around the corner from the courtyard is a sculpture garden that is not to be missed. If you're a DC local, it's a must-do. There's a suggested donation of $10 to get in and I recommend paying it to support the museum. They also have a history room when you enter with two restrooms and a coat closet.

    "Milady" by Jean Dubuffet at The Kreeger Museum
    Brenna C.

    The Kreeger Museum is my FAVORITE MUSEUM IN DC and I truly believe it is the most underrated museum as well! You get to be inches away from some of the most treasured Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Jean Dubuffet, etc. It is tucked away in the beautiful "Berkley" neighborhood on Foxhall Road, NW, with a great outdoor path and patio to relax (pre-COVID19).

    Emily B.

    I wish I could give 0 stars. The women at the entrance were extremely friendly, specifically the short hair one. Seems strange to buy tickets here if the staff isn't friendly and just stares at you. Doesn't offer insight or knowledge about the room you're in. This wasn't a comfortable experience at all. Even though it was a beautiful space, the people working didn't make it worth it. To be completely frank, unless you're old and white, don't bother coming here. Asked the blonde white guy where something was, seemed like he couldn't be bothered with my question. Seems odd no one would go near the piano but the husky gentleman working there could lean on it. Tried to take a picture standing NEXT TO a Picasso downstairs, was quickly yelled at by the short Asian woman to stand 6ft from it, even though the gentleman monitoring down there was watching me and knew I wasn't in any danger of touching or bumping it. (No the photo below isn't the picture I was taking with the Picasso. Just a photo of me being in there.)

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    Igor B.

    The Kreeger Museum is a hidden gem. You see the makers of art history like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Picasso, Rodin, hosted in the architectural gem by Philip Johnson (who designed a Glass House in CT). It is not a big museum which is great because you can soak in what you have, instead of trying to reach what you do not have. You can pay a ticket but you do not have to pay it. Your eyes will wonder and you will discover small details everywhere you look. You will not be disturbed by others as there are no crowds and you may think for a moment that the museum is just yours. Serenity spills to outside landscaped space with more art.

    Andrew D.

    This is really a hidden gem in the Foxhall area of DC. It's a magnificent home designed by Phillip Johnson who also designed Lincoln Center in New York City. The Kreeger family planned for it to be used as a museum after their death. It houses a wonderful collection of impressionist to modernist period art and sculpture from Cezanne to Picasso. There are also many site specific sculptures in the garden. It is particularly spectacular in the fall with the foliage. I highly recommend touring this museum and enjoying the house and garden.

    Amanda M.

    The Kreeger Museum has been on my must visit list for about a year and I finally had the opportunity to explore. The architecture of the building is modern yet the rooms felt cozy. Admission is $10 per person and it takes about 45 minutes to get through both floors of the interior and exterior. Picasso, Monet, Degas are some artists that I really enjoyed. I loved the outside art installations which were eye catching and in some ways child-like. It's definitely worth seeing at least once if you are in the area and you have an hour to kill.

    Lauren B.

    The Kreeger Museum is truly one of DC's hidden gems. It's one of my go-to museums when entertaining out of town guests already familiar with the city's more popular museums. The collection on display rotates fairly regularly so no visit is the same. The collection is truly impressive and the building/grounds are so beautiful. The suggested donation upon arrival is affordable and well worth it. The museum also offers free tours.

    Jennifer S.

    A great place to take visitors that isn't your typical museum (besides Hillwood) is the Kreeger Museum in the Foxhall neighborhood of DC. It is the most intimate museum housing their collection of 19th and 20th century art (like Monet, Picasso and Kandinsky), Asian sculpture and African art - all the collection of David and Carmen Lloyd Kreeger. I personally like their home - designed by the same guy that helped design the Lincoln Center in NYC. Best of all, it's tucked into a cute little neighborhood where after you are done with your museum tour you can turn right on Edmunds Street and left on 44th to check out the neighborhood modeled after Bath, England - very charming. **OPINION PRINCESS HOT TIP** Sunday, September 10th is their big open house with all kinds of events...and free ice cream!

    "Summer" by Clarice Smith.  Kreeger, 11/26/16

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