Guided Tour: Modern Sculpture and the Human Form

Guided Tour: Modern Sculpture and the Human Form is a gallery experience at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden focused on selected works from the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Led through close observation, discussion, and critical thinking, the tour examines modern and contemporary artists, their ideas, and the connections among different approaches to making art.

Participants meet a Gallery Guide in the Hirshhorn Lobby before the tour. The experience may include the Sculpture Garden, where visitors should be prepared to spend time outdoors.

When: November 25, 2026

Showtimes: 2:30–3:30 pm

Run time: Approximately 30–60 minutes

Tickets: Free

Registration: Not required

Venue: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue SW & 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560

Meeting point: Hirshhorn Lobby

Accessibility: The Hirshhorn campus, exhibitions, and public programs are accessible. Visitors may contact the museum to request accommodations or discuss ways to make their visit more inclusive. An ASL interpreter is available by request; two weeks’ advance notice is appreciated.

Group visits: Groups of 10 or more can request a guided experience through the museum’s community-group request form.

Outdoor note: Tours in the Sculpture Garden take place outdoors. Dress appropriately for the weather. Tours may be changed or canceled because of severe or otherwise unsuitable conditions.

Contact: HirshhornExperience@si.edu or 202-633-1000

All dates: Nov 25 at 2:30 PM · Nov 27 at 2:30 PM