This is the national HQ of Scottish Rite Freemasons. It has the tomb of Albert Pike & the room that is the setting of the climactic scene of The Lost Symbol. Tours available Mon-Thurs before 4 p.m.
Home to The Colonial Lodge, No. 1821 -- a blue lodge for those with a connection to The George Washington University. Meet first Saturdays Feb, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Dec.
Get a tour at the House of the Temple for the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, one of the largest masonic organizations in the world, and the site for the new Dan Brown novel, "The Lost Symbol." Read more
The House of the Temple is the headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction -- USA. The building is open to the public for tours from 9AM-5PM M-Th.