Octagon Museum

1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Address:	1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Phone:	+1 202-626-7439
Site:	architectsfoundation.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	Closed Closed Closed 1–4PM 1–4PM 1–4PM Closed

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Reviews 17

Austin Graff

Im giving this a 4-star rating only for history buffs. Its a free museum and if you like history, its worth the visit. Its one of the oldest homes in DC and this is where the White House was set up after the White House burned down in the War of 1812. Its a self-guided tour through three of the four floors and will take you only 20 minutes to see it all.

Sophie Schmitter

Grew up in DC but never knew about this gem. I knew the white house burned down but had no idea this was where the President lived till the new house was up and running. This museum is very interactive and gives a great representation of what it would be like to live there back in the day. It is filled with neat replicas and very cool architecture!

Charles Rowell

A little known historic building. Sorry I couldnt get in to look at the interior (Sunday). Just glad to get some nice photos and to be able to tell others about the part it played in American history.

Alison Curtis

This museum provides a wonderful and unique perspective on the history of DC. Its definitely worth checking out if youre a local or if youre a visiting post-revolutionary war enthusiast!

Tony W

A small but cool museum. You can finish browsing through the whole thing in 30 minutes. If you are too tired walking outside with the heat waves, visit this place as a cool break.

David Donovan

Love the architecture and the history but wish the politically correct tone was shifted to include ALL the history. I never did learn much about the actual family that built it.

David Godfrey

A hidden treasure, especially if you like presidential trivia and seeing behind the walls of old buildings.

Styx Latté

An interesting landmark. Great to see the many phases of construction styles too. Historical indeed.

Jean Stoll

Free admission and fabulous architecture! A must-see, and right near the White House.

Rich Moser

Amazing Small hidden treasure of architectural history in America and Washington DC

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Danny Wulff

Cool place to check out after the major museums