Suggestions for Museum near Georgetown, Washington

Camille W. • March 22, 2015The garden is gorgeous! A most visit on a trip to DC!

DC Preservation League • August 5, 2011Built in 1787 for Benjamin Stoddert, Revolutionary War hero and first Secretary of the Navy. It was later enlarged and much altered in 1900-38.

Dave L. • February 17, 2018The tour guides are very friendly and helpful as well as awesome

kathleen w. • December 1, 2013Great tour docents! Caren Pauley is fabulously knowledgeable about the antiques and furnishings. Great space to celebrate!

Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Wonderful gallery in Dupont. America's oldest museum of modern art. You'll be able to get through the whole collection in a few hours.

Tiny J. • January 18, 2020So much free parking around the place. Free entry to the grounds, beautiful gardens, a great place for a picnic or just to hang out and read.

Rachel O. • August 8, 2014AMAZING. Definitely go see. Only $5 for a your. Beautiful Victorian mansion with so much history.

Scott J. • February 15, 2015Nice size and not crowded. Building really nicely designed to show off the paintings and especially the sculptures outdoors.

Meredith S. • August 19, 2011Great Art - some of my favorite pieces and a great way to beat the heat around the White House.

kathleen w. • December 1, 2013The tour docent Caren Pauley is fantastic!

DmedusaD • March 20, 2010Innovative music events hosted throughout the year. Best of US and international performers.

Elena G. • November 5, 2013Check out their exhibits, so worth it! Just the building itself is impressive!

Colin R. • September 19, 2013A small museum, but worth your time. You'll be surprised and upset at the breadth, depth, and reach (binder clips!) of the Chinese political prison camp system.

Maura P. • November 18, 2016The best museum. You'll want to spend at least one whole day there and get there early!

DC Preservation League • August 3, 2011First private residence on Lafayette Square, built in 1818. Architectural work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe.

Pamela W. • November 2, 2018This place was awesome. Problem is you cannot get through the whole museum in one day. Plan to go at least 2 days. Too much to see and read.

Katie O. • November 10, 2010Absolutely gorgeous inside - great place for an inexpensive lunch in a classy atmosphere!

Carol J. • May 22, 2022This up to date museum is absolutely fabulous and free. Close to metro center. Go!

Shannon H. • December 9, 2015If your near by you must stop in. It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and it's free to get in!

Morgan T. • November 11, 2014One of my fav museums in DC. I love having lunch in the Kogod Courtyard.

Oscar Z. • February 24, 2016The memorial is very emotional and at the end of the visit they have current atrocities

Jared C. • November 1, 2014The Nature's Best photo exhibit is a must see. Stop for gelato too!

Rachel • April 14, 2015Small but great place to stop to learn about the White House and the presidential families. Admission is free!

Serhii L. • August 17, 2017This museum has mostly modern art so definitely nice place to go for people who like it

JH H. • September 17, 2019What an icon!

Iva Z. • October 20, 2012An absolute gem and a must-see if you are in the area. Heaven tucked into the bustle of the city ...

Johnika D. • December 23, 2012Unique exhibit. I learned some amazing things about First Ladies.

Karen M. • January 13, 2014The best film. Worth the money and very well filmed.

Steven A. • February 8, 2015Another great art museum not often frequented by tourists. A small but intriguing collection of African art and a nice gift shop as well.

Chris R. • December 30, 2014Free entry, worth visiting for the Peacock room and the brilliant garden. Wonderful collection of Asian and Islamic art.