Dumbarton House is closed for the foreseeable future for an HVAC overhaul. We'll miss you—stay tuned for updates!
Experience early American history and culture at Dumbarton House
Dumbarton House is closed for the foreseeable future for an HVAC overhaul.
We’ll miss you, stay tuned for updates!
Hours
Dumbarton House is closed for the foreseeable future for an HVAC overhaul.
We’ll miss you—stay tuned for updates!
Closures
Months of January & February
Thanksgiving (November 24, 2022)
Holiday (December 20-31, 2021)
*For weather-related closures, we follow
D.C. Public Schools and provide updates on our social media channels.
Helpful Reminders
- Face coverings are recommended but not required at this time for staff and visitors in indoor spaces.
- Bring a water bottle and snack: we have a water bottle-filling station on site but no food services or vending machines.
- Our accessible entrance is located off of our parking lot. Proceed to the Belle Vue Room at the back of the lot and press the buzzer for staff assistance.
- Children are welcome and strollers can be parked in our visitor center!
- We ask any visitors who feel unwell, have a fever or other symptoms to please stay home. We will be happy to refund your visit or honor your ticket for a future date if you are ill.
Directions to Dumbarton
Dumbarton House is committed to promoting the use of sustainable transportation as a way to reduce local traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Metrorail:
Dupont Circle Station (Red Line) – Q Street exit, the house is approximately six blocks west on Q ST, NW,a short walk or ride on the D2 or D6 bus lines. For more information about Metrorail and m
aps, the WMATA website.
Metrobus: D1, D2, D3, D6 and G2 buses stop nearby. For more information, visit the WMATA website.
Bicycle: We have a bicycle rack at the corner of 27th ST, NW & Q ST, NW
Dumbarton House is fully ADA accessible. Handicapped parking is available in our parking lot, located off 27th Street, just north of Q Street.
