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.
Kreeger Museum at a Glance#
Address: 2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
Website: https://www.kreegermuseum.org/
Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Mon-Tue (verify before visiting)
Admission: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $8 (check website for current rates); free for children under 12 with an adult
About Kreeger Museum#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 24° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
