The DAR Museum, located in the NSDAR Headquarters, collects, preserves, and interprets objects used and created in American homes. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we inspire conversations about the diverse American experience encouraging people to discover common ground. You will see a main gallery with an exhibit that changes annually, and a study gallery where you can get close to the museum objects and we have guided tours of the period rooms (each arranged to look like a different time and place in American history) on the hour. 

Explore the American Home! Each of these  period rooms looks like you’re stepping into a room from the past. You can peek into an 1810s bedroom, 1820s dining room, 1860s parlor, and many more. NOTE: Period rooms are only available through guided tours.

You may explore the Exhibit and Study Galleries at your own pace any time during open hours. Paper maps and downloadable audio tours are available through the SmArtify App. Guided tours are available on the hour for walk-in visitors in groups of up to 10 visitors. We strongly encourage you to book your prefer time in advance because tours will fill up!

GROUPS OF MORE THAN 10: please contact the museum at [email protected] to schedule ahead as additional tour guides can be made available.

Guided Period Room Tour: Monday-Friday, between 9am and 3pm; Saturdays, between 9am and 4pm 

GROUPS OF MORE THAN 20: please contact the museum at [email protected] to schedule ahead as additional paid tour guides will be required. Guided Period Room Tour: for $5 per person (free of charge for student groups) Monday-Friday, between 9am and 3pm; Saturdays, between 9am and 4pm. 

In the email, please include the following:

• Contact person:
• Contact email:
• Contact phone:
• Group name:
• Group type: (adult, child, teen, educational, senior, etc.)
• Group size:
• Requested tour date:
• Requested tour time: 

With the assistance of a security staff person, the DAR Museum is accessible by wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The accessible entrance is on C Street. Please call the front desk at 202-879-3220 for further instructions on access.

Virtual Programs

The museum offers regular virtual programs. These are free to attend can be found on our Calendar of Events.

 

Explore the rooms at your own pace Pictures and descriptions of all 31 rooms put you in control of your experience