Suggestions for History Museum near Connecticut Avenue - K Street, Washington

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

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!

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.

@chowbelle • April 27, 2018EVERYTHING! The museum is so dense, plan at least three full days to give yourself a chance of seeing it all.

Reasy M. • July 16, 2018Excellent museum. Full of history that can’t be done in one trip. Come visit in September.

Aniruddha M. • July 28, 2015Information warehouse for the curious mind. Highly recommend as a family outing place. Kids love it.

Annie M. • January 25, 2014Great artwork and antiques inside! Really amazing. Staff was rude.

David F. • July 29, 2018Very interesting history and information. It's a beautiful "off the beaten path" gem. If you're visiting DC, put this one on your list!

Anamarie • December 12, 2012Research, education and lots of Lincoln!

Mark M. • March 13, 2013Every 1/2 hour they offer guided tours with a docent. I highly recommend this, you'll get much more from the experience.

Psychic S. • January 15, 2013Beautiful gowns but don't forget to check out the accessories too!

Dave L. • February 2, 2018The exhibits inside this museum are very good and awesome even though they unfortunately discontinued the imax theater back in September

Lauren M. • August 10, 2013Very historically informative in a tasteful way. All graphic images/information is blocked off so you can make the choice of what to see. Excellent museum.

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.

Chris R. • December 30, 2014Must visit, even more so as it's free and in the wonderful Dupont Circle area. Brilliant insight and interviews into the evil side of China's past and present and the dangers of a one party state.

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.

Ken H. • November 23, 2011Lincoln's tophat is here

SBC Social Networking • April 25, 2013Cast YOUR VOTE so this gem in the Shaw community can win part of a $1M historic site preservation grant! Vote online at www.partnersinpreservation.com, Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tamara • August 10, 2013The curator is awesome, if you have 10-15 min. to spare.

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.

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.