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DAR Headquarters, including the DAR Museum and DAR Library, will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 13 
due to street closures and access restrictions connected with an area event. Additionally, street traffic and parking 
in the area will be significantly restricted in the days leading up to and following the weekend events.

Plan your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Located in our nation's capital, just two blocks from the White House, DAR National Headquarters occupies a full city block and ranks as one of the largest buildings of its kind owned and maintained exclusively by women. The Daughters of the American Revolution welcome you to come and explore all there is to offer at our national headquarters!

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Hours of Operation
DAR headquarters
About the DAR Headquarters

In the early part of the twentieth century, the phenomenal growth of the Society’s permanent home would mirror the growth of their membership. Construction on Memorial Continental Hall, the first building of the headquarters, began in 1904. Constitution Hall, built in 1929, anchors the opposite end of the complex. The Administration Building, originally built in 1920, was expanded in 1950 to completely unite all three buildings and consume an entire city block. 

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LIBRARY
Visit the DAR Library

As one of the largest genealogical research centers in the United States, the DAR Library is a prime location to uncover information about your family history. 

The DAR Library is open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please read the DAR Library Group Visit Guidelines to prepare for your group's visit to the DAR Library.

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MUSEUM
Visit the DAR Museum

The DAR Museum tells the story of the American home through objects dating from the 17th through the early 20th centuries. The Museum has thirty-one Period Rooms and two galleries containing furnishings, paintings, textiles, and more. For more information on visiting and tour options, see our FAQ page.

Open Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.

Questions? Contact Museum staff at 202.879.3241 or [email protected].

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ARCHIVES
Visit the Americana Collection

The Americana Collection offers more than 4,000 diverse American imprints and manuscripts. The focus of the collection is on Colonial America, the Revolutionary War Era, and the early Republic, but the breadth of the collection spans five centuries.

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When preparing for your trip to DAR Headquarters, please remember to plan ahead. Scheduling your visit as far in advance as possible allows us to reserve the day you choose or to notify you of conflicts. On occasion, major events or security concerns in the nation's capital can lead to street closings and worse-than-normal traffic congestion. Stay updated on weather conditions and the general condition of the city to help eliminate any inconveniences for your group. In the event of inclement weather we follow the Federal Government. Also DAR Headquarters including the Library and the Museum are closed on all Federal Holidays (and all Federal Holidays Observed).

All visitors to NSDAR Headquarters are required to wear a DAR Visitor's badge. Visitors will also be subject to security screenings.