Yana M. • April 9, 2013Check out the museum's "History and Hops" event, held every third Thursday of the month! Also, bask in the glory of the terrific decorative arts and Victorian architecture.
Andrew L. • April 25, 2013One of the owners had the California seal imprinted into one of the rooms. Check it out!
kathleen w. • December 1, 2013Great tour docents! Caren Pauley is fabulously knowledgeable about the antiques and furnishings. Great space to celebrate!
Christina C. • October 24, 2017Amazing museum, well designed. Like the lower fls but its so depressing to see. Reflecting pool is nice place to reenergize. Food great, get the fried chicken and potato salad side, skip mac n chse
Reasy M. • July 16, 2018Excellent museum. Full of history that can’t be done in one trip. Come visit in September.
Jorge M. • November 24, 2015I loved it, nicely set up with great exhibitions!
Miguel d. • May 19, 2015Great tours of period rooms. Check out the children's attic and a neat view of the main library space decked out in classic Beaux Arts
Reagan B. • January 13, 2017I was a little bummed, because I had read reviews online about the Persian rugs, but they didn't have any on display when I went. Only a fraction of their collection is displayed at any one time.
Psychic S. • January 15, 2013Beautiful gowns but don't forget to check out the accessories too!
Ann • March 25, 2015It's fun & educational. A must go spot if you are traveling with young children. Both adults and children. Will enjoy it.
Ronald P. • August 15, 2014Great museum. Must see. Very sobering and somber experience.
DCist • November 21, 2016The Laogai is a brick-and-mortar indictment of China’s long-standing forced labor camps. The museum offers a fascinating, multi-media look at the prison camps that allegedly still operate there today.
William S. • April 29, 2022Very nice museum, with some of the most important archives in history. Any history buff will enjoy. Even the Magna Carta is here!
Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.
Ken H. • November 23, 2011Lincoln's tophat is here
Aaron S. • May 13, 2015This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat.
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.
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Tamara • August 10, 2013The curator is awesome, if you have 10-15 min. to spare.
John H. • July 16, 2015Constitution is in better shape than the declaration of independence. Be prepared for long lines on busy days. Get there early.
Rafael N. • August 5, 2018N.B.: the museum closes at 5, NOT 5:45. The latter is the closing time for the RESEARCH archives.
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