Located next to Capital One Arena, the new gallery, which will be free and open to the public, will showcase over 150 photographs by legendary photojournalist Harry Benson 

Opening Late October 

Washington, DC [August 8, 2024] – A captivating new exhibit will arrive in downtown Washington, DC this October, when HARRY BENSON: WASHINGTON DC ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE NATION’S CAPITAL opens its doors. Presented by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Ted and Lynn Leonsis, and Jeff Skoll, and produced by Ted Leonsis and Jeff Skoll, the landmark exhibit will showcase over 150 photographs by legendary photojournalist Harry Benson, renowned for his chronicling of culture, politics, music, movies, television and sports through the 20th and 21st centuries.  

“We are thrilled to bring the incredible work of our friend and world-renowned photojournalist Harry Benson to downtown Washington, DC,” said Ted and Lynn Leonsis. “This collection of over 150 photographs will span some of the most significant moments in our history through the lens of an incomparable artist. We can’t wait for the community to experience the greatness of Harry’s work and the emotion he captures with each frame. We want to gift the exhibit to the community to show our commitment to revitalizing downtown Washington, DC while activating retail space and increasing foot traffic around Capital One Arena.” 

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 feature photographs of 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.