Timeline
16:40
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Walk through the Sculpture Garden as the sky turns gold. The brutalist architecture casts long shadows, offering a stark, beautiful backdrop for the sunset toward the WSW.
17:10
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Stay for the final moments of daylight. The open space allows you to watch the sun dip below the horizon without obstruction.
17:40
Head to Oyamel Cocina Mexicana for dinner. It is a short walk from the museum. Order the mole and enjoy the lively atmosphere as the evening sets in.
18:10
End the night with a drink at Jaleo. This Spanish tapas bar is nearby and known for its wonderful sangria and fantastic selection of ports and sherry.
Local tip
Jaleo and Oyamel are both in Penn Quarter, making the transition from the Hirshhorn smooth. Check the route for the walk from the Sculpture Garden to the restaurant.
Check before you go
- Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is open Mo,Su 11:30-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-24:00.
- Jaleo is open Sun Mon 11:30AM-10PM, Tue-Thu 11:30AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-midnight.
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