HQ Function

Serves as the primary site for exhibitions, art collection storage and conservation, educational programs, research, and administrative operations for the museum.

Notable Features:

Iconic cylindrical, Brutalist building designed by Gordon Bunshaft, elevated on four massive piers, creating an open plaza beneath. Features a renowned outdoor Sculpture Garden and a central courtyard fountain.

Work Culture:

A dynamic and creative environment driven by a passion for modern and contemporary art. Staff often include experts in art history, curatorial studies, conservation, education, and museum management, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating atmosphere focused on public engagement and scholarly research.

HQ Significance:

As the national museum for modern and contemporary art, it plays a crucial role in shaping an understanding of art from the late 19th century to the present. Its location on the National Mall makes it a highly visible and accessible cultural landmark.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to public access to art (National Mall location, free admission), innovation in artistic expression (focus on modern/contemporary art), dialogue and diverse perspectives (encouraged by its unique architecture and programming).

Location:

While physically located in Washington, D.C., the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden maintains a global presence through various initiatives. These include loaning artworks to international institutions, organizing traveling exhibitions, acquiring works by international artists, hosting international artists for talks and residencies, and engaging a worldwide audience through its digital platforms, online collections, and virtual programming. Its collection and exhibitions reflect diverse global perspectives in modern and contemporary art.

Street Address:

Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

United States