Built during the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in Georgetown, the Dumbarton House is a stunning example of the Federal style, or "Adamesque" style of the architecture of the emerging republic. Originally the home of Joseph Nourse, the Register of the U.S. Treasury for the first six Presidents of the United States, the house is now owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and is open to the public. It is one of the few elegant brick homes in Washington to survive.
It has been beautifully restored to its original colonial period ambiance and includes a wide range of displays from the Federal period (1790-1830), including furniture, paintings, textiles, silver, and ceramics.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- Tuesday through Sunday: 11am to 3pm (last museum entry is 2:45pm)
- Self-guided tours are available year round. To ensure a Docent-led tour, please call 202-337-2288.
- Admission:
- $5
- Discount available to AAA members plus 3 guests when AAA discount card is presented.
- Admission is free for: The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America members, children with a paying adult, students with valid ID, AAM members, and Treasury Department staff. There is no discount for seniors.
- Dumbarton House accepts the DC Power Pass.
- Metro Stop:
- Blueline or Orangeline to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station
- Contact:
- Location: 2715 Q Street NW, Washington DC
- Phone: 202-337-2288
- Website: www.dumbartonhouse.org
