Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Reopens October 31 After $68M Redesign by Hiroshi Sugimoto

The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to reopen on October 31, 2026, after a comprehensive four-year renovation costing $68 million. Spearheaded by architect Hiroshi Sugimoto, the project enhances infrastructure and increases the display capacity to 60 artworks, a rise of 50%. The redesigned garden will introduce 30,000 new trees and plants, creating serene contemplation spaces. The project honors the original design by Gordon Bunshaft, notably with dry-stacked stone walls, and features notable sculptures by Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse, and Henry Moore. Director Melissa Chiu emphasizes this renovation as the museum's most significant update since its 1974 debut.