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House tours
Guided tours of the historic house are offered Friday - Sunday and depart every hour, at fifteen minutes past the hour, and last 30-45 minutes.

The exhibit gallery is self-guided.

 

Due to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration, vehicle traffic oustide Decatur House is currently suspended. Pedestrian traffic is welcome and Decatur House will be open regular hours as security permits. Please call ahead for the latest updates.

Guided House Tours:
(Self-guided historic house tours are not offered)
Friday and Saturday:
10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm

Sunday:
12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm

Admission:$5.00 donation per person

Exhibit Gallery (self-guided):
Featuring: The Half Had Not Been Told Me: African Americans on Lafayette Square (1795-1965)
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 pm

Admission: $5.00 ticket purchase per person
Children ages 12 and under are admitted free

Cell Phone Tours:
The tour can be accessed 24 hours a day using your cell phone and a directional map, available at the visitor entrance at 1610 H Street, NW
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 pm.

Museum Shop:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 pm

Business Office:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

 

1610 H Street, NW * Washington, DC 20006 * 202.842.0920 phone * 202.842.0030 fax * decatur_house@nthp.org