A visit to Dumbarton House offers guests a distinctive look at Federal period architecture, furniture, and decorative arts, as well as life in Georgetown, during our nation’s earliest days. Guests can view all museum rooms of the house, as well as our temporary exhibit gallery when open. For more information about the current exhibit, visit Exhibits.

Tour Hours

Year-Round
Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00AM to 3:00PM (last museum entry is 2:45PM)

Self-guided tours are available year round. To ensure a Docent-led tour, please call 202-337-2288 or complete the Tour Registration Form a minimum of three weekdays in advance to arrange a guided tour.

Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance (group discounts apply). For more information, please visit Group and Specialty Tours.

Dumbarton House is closed on many Federal holidays. Please check our FaceBook page for updates as the schedule is variable.

For weather-related closures, we follow DC Public Schools information.

Dumbarton House is fully ADA accessible. Handicapped parking is available in our parking lot, located off of 27th Street.

Admission

$5.00 per adult. Children, youth, and students-with-ID, receive free admission.

Discount available to AAA members plus 3 guests when AAA discount card is presented. Discount available for National Trust members when membership card is presented.

Admission is free to: The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America members, Museum Members, children with a paying adult, students with valid ID, AAM members, ICOM members, Historic House Museums Consortium and Treasury Department staff. There is no discount for seniors.  Dumbarton House accepts the DC Power Pass.

Dumbarton House is a Blue Star Museums partner, offering free tour admission for active duty military and their families (presenting military IDs) Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.