Art and sculpture in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.’s art scene spans from massive neoclassical monuments to intimate galleries of modernism. Explore the National Gallery of Art’s extensive collection of European and American masterpieces, or view contemporary works at the Hirshhorn Museum and The Phillips Collection. The city's landscape is defined by iconic sculptures, including the 19-foot marble Abraham Lincoln, the bronze Albert Einstein, and the poignant Korean War Veterans Memorial. Specialized collections like the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery offer deep dives into Asian art, while outdoor gardens provide a curated look at 20th-century bronze and steel forms.