Dumbarton House in Washington D.C., Washington, United States | Museum

Welcome to Dumbarton House, Washington D.C., United States. Dumbarton House is one of the very finest and most beautiful houses in the United States and reflects the emerging Adamesque style of architecture of the early Republic, and has an outstanding collection of Federal period furniture and decorative arts.
Built during the tumultuous presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the house has been restored to show it as it might have appeared during the time of its first resident, Joseph Nourse, who served as Register of the U.S. Treasury for the first six Presidents of the United States. The Museum presents an unusual opportunity to catch a glimpse of what life was like in Washington during the early days of the Republic.
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. Our docent-led tours begin with a short video describing the history of the house and its varied owners. Guests can view all seven Museum rooms of the house, as well as our temporary exhibit gallery. For more information about the exhibits currently on display.
All tours of Dumbarton House are docent-led. Please plan your visit to the Museum Tuesday through Saturday when Tours gather hourly, 10am to 1pm, and depart by quarter after the hour. A docent-led tour of the house generally lasts approximately 45 minutes. Dumbarton House is closed on many Federal holidays, but check the website for updates as the schedule is variable.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dumbarton House, Washington D.C., United States.