Kreeger Museum
Museum Washington museum housing modern and contemporary art
In Kalorama, the Kreeger Museum displays a private collection of twentieth-century paintings and sculpture and maintains a small landscaped sculpture garden. Visitors come for focused galleries and guided tours away from DC’s major museums.
The Kreeger Museum is a private museum in Washington, D.C., formed around the art collection of David and Carmen Kreeger and housed in their purpose-built home. The building is notable for its modernist architecture and for exhibiting works from the Kreeger collection alongside temporary exhibitions.
Galleries display 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculptures from the Kreeger collection together with rotating temporary shows. The museum offers guided tours that cover both the collection and the architectural design of the house.
The museum originated from the Kreegers’ private collection and their decision to make it publicly accessible; the house was adapted to exhibition use while retaining much of its original architectural character.
The museum sits in the Foxhall neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C., close to Rock Creek Park.
- Visitor information: Guided tours explain the building's architecture and the provenance of the Kreeger collection; check the museum's website for current opening hours and ticketing.
How to Get to Kreeger Museum #
The museum is in the Foxhall neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. From central DC: take Canal Road NW or connect via Roosevelt Bridge; limited on-site parking is available. The nearest Metro is Foggy Bottom-GWU on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines, followed by a roughly 15-20 minute taxi or bus ride; rideshares are commonly used.
Tips for Visiting Kreeger Museum #
- Book a timed-entry ticket on busy weekends; the museum's spaces are small and guided tours fill up.
- Don't miss the house itself: Philip Johnson's architecture shapes the light that the paintings live in.
- Ask about temporary exhibitions-local Washington curators often run thoughtful programs.
- Photography is restricted in parts of the collection-check staff instructions.
Best Time to Visit Kreeger Museum #
Visit midweek or off-peak hours to see the collection with fewer other visitors; fall and spring are ideal for pairing with outdoor DC sights.
Weather & Climate near Kreeger Museum #
Kreeger Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1062 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
