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Dumbarton Oaks
- Education
- Washington, DC
About this business
Specialties Dumbarton Oaks is an institute of Harvard University that specializes in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape studies. Our acclaimed Museum is open to the public. The Garden is closed for improvements until March 15, 2018. History Established in 1940. Dumbarton Oaks was created by Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss, collectors and patrons of art and scholarship in the humanities. Robert Bliss was a diplomat in the US Foreign Service, and the Blisses traveled and lived in South America and Europe. After ... read more
Location details
3120 R St NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
The Dumbarton Oaks Museum is a very interesting small museum with several distinct sections: a collection of artifacts from the Byzantine Empire, pre-Columbian art, and some exhibits on coffee traditions. It's a truly entertaining combination. I really enjoyed the exhibition, and it kept me engaged for about two hours. There was no admission fee during my visit, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Not worth visiting and paying for the gardens before the flowers are in bloom which was the case when i visited in march. The museum is free and quite tiny, not worth going out of your way for if you only have a few days in DC/ if you are familiar with museums. a nice way to spend a couple hours during a weekend, and probably a nice events venue if thats what you are looking for.
The museum is moderately sized, but uses its space well. Its collection focuses on Byzantine and Mesoamerican art. Highlights are the glass pavilion (where the Mesoamerican (pre-Columbian) art is housed + the natural light and immersion amongst the trees is lovely) and the Music Room, which has exactly 1 piano. The ceiling is gorgeous; look up! Sidenote: the bathroom is two flights of stairs downstairs
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How is Dumbarton Oaks rated?
Dumbarton Oaks has a 4.7 star rating with 377 reviews.
When is Dumbarton Oaks open?
Dumbarton Oaks is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
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