The Corcoran Gallery of Art

The Corcoran Gallery of Art is a small gallery that is dedicated to displaying great artworks from past and present artists along with helping future artists create their masterpieces. There are many different collections at the gallery along with innovative programs and events.

The building where the gallery is located is a historic Beaux-Arts building located in the heart of Washington, DC. The collections in the gallery include 19th and 20th century American and European art, photography, contemporary work and decorative arts. Visitors are able to view the pieces through gallery tours, lectures or workshops.

Tours are available for free for all visitors, even those who just 'drop-in'. These tours include Highlights Tours which are offered daily and provide an overview of the exhibitions and the history of the gallery. Special exhibition tours and group tours are also available, along with a behind-the-scenes experience with the highly-trained docents and experts of the museum.

Dining at the gallery is available at The Corcoran Café which serves breakfast, lunch and snacks along with tapas in the afternoons and evenings. Guests will enjoy fresh sandwiches, wraps and salads along with some tasty baked goods which are served warm.

The Corcoran Gallery is dedicated to art; they present, interpret and preserve the art of now and in the past. One of the main focuses of the museum is education, in the classroom, gallery and throughout greater Washington.