Harry Benson: Washington DC

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When

10/21/2024 10:00 am - 04/30/2025 5:00 pm

Cost

Free

Where

707-709 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

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HARRY BENSON: WASHINGTON DC. Iconic Photographs for the Nation’s Capital

Located next door to Capital One Arena at 707-709 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, the gallery will span two floors and over 10,000 square feet. The exhibit, which will be free and open to the public, will showcase over 150 photographs by legendary photojournalist Harry Benson. Featured photographs include every president and first lady since Dwight Eisenhower, iconic photographs of athletes including Muhammad Ali, musicians, including a behind the scenes look at The Beatles arrival to the United States, a historic chronicling of the civil rights movement in America, and much more.  

The exhibition is scheduled to be open for the duration of the NBA and NHL seasons and will include programming for students from across the DMV, as well as residents, tourists and visiting students from around the world. In addition, the gallery will host special events for fans of the Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics.

Details
  • Cost: Free with reservation
  • Location: 707-709 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Hours:
    • Monday – Tuesday | CLOSED
    • Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Open until 7:00 p.m. on Capitals and Wizards home gamedays.
  • Nearest Metro Station: Gallery Place-Chinatown Station (Red/Green/Yellow lines) via the H and 7th Street Exit.

For more information and to reserve a free ticket, visit www.harrybensondc.com.