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Dumbarton Oaks Museum

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Address: 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Phone: (202) 339-6401
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
Zip Code: 20007


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Reviews
Randomly ran into this museum and it's definitely worth a visit. It's free and they have all kinds of ancient artifacts displayed in a very unique set up. The museum was designed by a famous architect (can't remember who) and it's a unique design with a lot of windows.
8 years ago (25-11-2017)
I can't wait for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens to reopen!! Such a remarkable, historic gift to the city to roam both the gardens AND Museum. One of the largest collections of pre-Columbian art is housed at Dumbarton Oaks - and there is the added wonderment of great work on behalf of the United Nations and world peace.
7 years ago (04-01-2018)
I wrote a review a while back, but when I look back on what I wrote I feel I have not done this museum justice. The history of the building and land it is built on is reason enough to visit, let alone the incredible Byzantine and Pre-Columbian collection within the museum itself. Most people who visit DC think the Smithsonian museums are the best the city has to offer. While the Smithsonian museums are great, they lack a certain intimacy. If you're a lover of history, art, or gardens Dumbarton Oaks is the museum to visit! The Pre-Columbian exhibits are housed in a wonderfully designed addition to the main house. The exhibits do a great job of telling the story of Pre-Columbian America. I have never quite been interested in history of this sort, but the museum does a fine job piquing my interest nonetheless. If you find yourself alone in one of the circular Pre-Columbian rooms, stand in the center with your head angled up slightly and whisper something - you'll thank me later. The Byzantine collection is an amazing set of art, coins, textiles, and artifacts. It gives an intimate look into one of the most influential and important powers of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. More importantly, it allows you to not only see the Byzantine Empire as a whole, but to get insight into how the people who made up the empire lived their lives. It tells a story of how religion, economy, and culture came together in Byzantium. I've lived in DC for about 5 years now, and whenever family or friends visit I make it a point to take them to Dumbarton Oaks. Once you visit this museum you will feel like you've discovered a hidden treasure that is off the beaten path just enough to feel like it's your own personal gem. I highly encourage you to read about the history of the estate and the surrounding land, as well as visit the Dumbarton Oaks Garden and the park located behind the estate.
7 years ago (07-02-2018)
Great and small museum in a house that has very interesting architecture. Very friendly and knowledgeable host. We spent about 1.5 hours as the pre-columbian exhibit was breathtaking. Looking forward to coming back in 2018 after they finish the gardens' renovation!
8 years ago (02-11-2017)
A great collection of religious iconography from the Byzantine empire. I love the music room too. I would like to catch a recital there one of these days.
8 years ago (21-11-2017)
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