Octagon Museum

12 reviews

+1 (202) 626-7439

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1799 New York Ave NW

Washington, DC 20006

+1 (202) 626-7439

http://www.octagonmuseum.org

History

As a museum and exhibit space, the oldest private residence in DC now hosts programs demonstrating the cultural and societal impact of architects and architecture. 1814-1815 White House. Former national headquarters of The American Institute of Architects.

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The six sided octagon house. Where the Madison family lived after the British burned the White House

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4.512 reviews

Emily W.

3/26/2017

This was a great stop yesterday while we were in town! So glad we made it apart of our schedule. The kitchen, wine cellar & office upstairs were the highlights of the self guided tour. The...

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Nadine F.

6/15/2009

I was disappointed to find out that the Octagon Museum is not open to the public. This was mentioned nowhere on their website. You can schedule a tour for a group in advance, but unscheduled...

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Gayle G.

1/2/2007

This building houses the American Architectural Foundation. The Octagon Museum is the oldest museum in the country. Kind of neat-- a building that was constructed in the late 1700's still standing...

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sandy b.

10/17/2015

I really liked this place, creaking floorboards, artwork, history, architecture and it's free. I think one should leave an hour to self tour.

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Pegah Y.

12/12/2017

I visited the Octagon House (located in the Farragut / Foggy Bottom area of DC) in Oct 2016 and had a nice time reading about the house's history and walking through its rooms. This house can be...

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