LIT's Living on Capitol Hill (Hell!?): Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Although winter would be a better time to visit to get out of the cold, we decided to take a spin through the Hirshhorn Museum today because the exhibit looked and sounded visually interesting- even though I would have preferred to stay outside when the weather was so perfect. I'm not one for art museums per se, and don't spend a lot of time gawking and observing and contemplating. I pretty much look and keep moving. But there was something unique about the exhibits here- and they were particularly pleasing to the eye- which was the idea. It was enchanting to see the whimsical selections as we moved from floor to floor, and the views of the Mall were magnificent from the third floor. After the American History Museum, I would have to say that this may be one of my favorites. I still think the most interesting scenes are the visitors and locals alike as we walk about. There was a beautiful Asian young woman with a violin strapped on her back who had the most gorgeous porcelain complexion; a perfectly groomed chow chow who looked exactly like his master sitting in front of the Smithsonian Castle; and an official looking chef who brought his in house grill to the outside and made hamburgers to order by The American Indian Museum. Unfortunately I missed those photo ops. But I know I won't be disappointed because we always have so many great opportunities here on the Mall - and that is the one of the most visually stimulating experiences!