Get to Know Rubell Museum, D.C.'s Newest Modern Art Museum

D.C.’s newest contemporary art museum, the Rubell Museum, is opening Saturday in the former Randall Junior High School. A $20M renovation funded by Don and Mera Rubell has transformed the space into 32,000 square feet of galleries, a bookstore, and cafe.

Getting there: The museum is only a 10-minute walk from both the Navy Yard and Waterfront metro stops on the Green Line. You can also get there on the P6 bus (3rd & K st) or the V4 (1st & K st).

Getting in: Tickets are $15 for adults but free for D.C. residents. The museum is open from Wed - Sun.

What to see: The museum’s inaugural exhibit is called “What’s Going On.” It includes more than 190 works by 37 artists responding to pressing social and political issues. 

❗ Don’t miss Keith Haring’s Untitled (Against All Odds). The 20-piece collection depicts Haring’s lifelong concern with environmental destruction, oppression, and illness.

What to eat: Stop at the Museum cafe or head to Navy Yard for restaurants like RASA, Pink Taco, and Andy’s Pizza.