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Proceeds from tours, events & exhibits go to support our heroes & artist-in-residence program.
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids is required)
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“Super-fun experience with the family! It was exciting to roam around in search of secret doors. So many things to look at!” — Jenn Cianchetta-Riordan, Holly Springs, NC
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Proceeds from tours, events & exhibits go to support our arts and social justice programs. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids is required) Visit nearby restaurants
Hours: Tours (based on availability) Sunday — Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday — Saturday 9am - 9pm (Minimum time needed 45 minutes. Maximum tour time 2 hours). Over 100 rooms (guaranteed to see at least 60). Over 80 secret doors (guaranteed to be able to find at least 32 — if you find 2 you are above average).
Special Events (on-line reservations required)
Sit back relax, suspend your disbelief & enjoy the magic and fantasy of our immersive events.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
December 16 & 17
LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They carry authentic, Fair Trade, modern African art, artifacts, fashion, home decor, jewelry and textiles. They work directly with artisans across the continent to share their rich African culture and heritage with the world.
After you visit the trunk show
you'll take a journey around our 100 room mansion to search for secret doors, immersive rooms and unique exhibits.
We have over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors (yes 70!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find —if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
We will never ruin the surprise of finding a secret door by giving you a map - or showing you where they are. So be sure to keep your eyes open! If you find two secret doors you are an above average sleuth!
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
This is a self-guided tour
Museum Closes
— Sunday - Tuesday at 6pm
— Wednesday - Saturday nights promptly at 9 p.m.
(last reservation of the day will only have one hour to explore)
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Entire balance is paid in full when you place your reservation.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
We've decked the halls and filled the stockings with seasons greetings and holiday cheer that will create lasting memories for the entire family.
Enjoy our delicious continental breakfast (sweet breads, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit, hot coffee, hot tea, orange juice) then tour through our themed rooms, unique exhibits, and search for secret doors.
We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (Yes! 80), we guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms and find 32 of our secret doors — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Cash bar.
Bring your own shopping bags to get any last minute gifts — everything in the O is for sale!
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We've decked the halls and filled The O with season's greetings & holiday cheer -- to create amazing memories for all.
Includes:
— Yummy sweets
— Self-guided tour or our 100 rooms & 80 secret doors
Cash bar
Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
Our volunteers will treat you to an in-depth history of our philosophy, museum, building, secret doors and what to look for before you head on out on this self-guided journey
We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (Yes! 80), we guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms and find 32 of our secret doors — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Bring your own shopping bags to get any last minute gifts — everything in the O is for sale!
(last admittance 9:00 pm)
Museum closes at 10:00 pm
Do something different to ring in the new year!
Dress your best and join us for an evening of elegance & style at "The Coolest Place in DC"
Toast to the New Year with a glass of champagne and decadent sweets as you hunt through our legendary themed rooms, unique exhibits, and secret doors on this one-of-a-kind experience.
Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture as you find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (Yes! 80), we guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms and find 32 of our secret doors — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Includes:
— A glass of champagne
— Chocolates & strawberries
— Self-guided tour
Cash bar
Bring your own shopping bags everything in the O is for sale!
(last admittance 10:30 pm)
Museum closes at 11:30 pm
Add an Overnight Stay + Bottle of Champagne under the "add ons" section of the form for an additional fee. (limited rooms available)
First & Third Sunday every month - 1:00 pm
Musicians no entrance fee. If you would like to attend a jam and you are not a musician, please reserve ticket using the button above.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
private room rental for two hour required: $1000
Saturday Rentals: after 12pm: $2000
Package Includes
- Ultimate privacy
- Self-guided tour (first 45 minutes of event)
- Dedicated event planner
- House tablecloths
- Gift table
- Housekeeping fees
Tea Menu
(pre-select two)(add third options add $4.50/person)(add fourth option add $4.00/person)
- Assorted cheese & crackers
- Crudite basket our garden's freshest vegetables with a homemade garden herb dipping sauce
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Mansion baked silver dollar cookies
- Sampling of english scones
Beverages
- hot tea with an assortment of cream, lemon, honey, sugar & sugar substitutes
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
MUSEUM CLOSES AT 5pm
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Must be booked on-line at least one week in advance.
Coolest Place In DC -Booking.com
Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
take a sneak peek at the ASL tour video
On this self-guided tour, you will be treated to an in-depth history - told in American Sign Language - of our philosophy, museum, building, secret doors and what to look for as you head out on your super sleuth adventure.
We will never ruin the surprise of finding a secret door by giving you a map - or showing you where they are. So be sure to keep your eyes open! If you find two secret doors you are an above average sleuth!
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
MUSEUM CLOSES AT 5pm
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Coolest Place in DC -Booking.com
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
Available for Girl Scouts ONLY
Join fellow Girl Scout associations, service units, troops, families, and alumni for a Hidden Gems & Secret Door Hunt for Girl Scout Day — February 4, 2024!
Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never imagined. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers. Our docents will give you a hidden gems clue card of special items to find and treat you to an in-depth video of our history, philosophy, museum, secret doors and what to look for as you head out on your super sleuth adventure.
We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (yes 80!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms - but be warned secret doors are tricky to find - if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth. We will never ruin the surprise of finding a secret door by giving you a map - or showing you where they are. So be sure to keep your eyes open.
With the purchase of this special ticket, Girl Scouts will receive a Hidden Gems Hunt & Secret Door Tour for half off the regular price.
Scouts are encouraged to wear their sash or vest when they visit.
Proceeds from the sale of “Mrs. Rosa Parks Beyond The Bus Life, Lessons and Leadership” go to support Girl Scouts Diversity Programs
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Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Team Building at The Secret Door Museum (on-line reservations required)
Sit back, relax, suspend your disbelief & enjoy the magic and fantasy of our immersive events.
ultimate privacy, decadent food
our chef will create a special cullinary experience just for you — based on your dietary requirements. this once-in-a-lifetime event includes a self-guided tour of our themed rooms, secret doors, and unique collections.
book wine cellar:
wine cellar, 3 course meal: $95/person
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wine cellar, 4 course meal: $120/person
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wine cellar, 5 course + apps $130/person
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beverages additional
room rental (3.5 hrs)
wine cellar: ($500 required) max. 12 guests for a sit-down
secret garden: ($500 required) max. 19 guests for chef's table sit-down
tiffany or candllelit dining room: ($500 required) max. 19 guests for sit-down
housekeeping/sanitization
groups under 10 people: $75
groups of 10 - 19 people: $100
please note:
The Coolest Place in DC! — Booking.com
Groups of 15 or more will nosh on exotic cheese & crackers while they engage in a short discussion to learn the history and philosophy of O Street Museum in The Mansion. Afterwards you'll put your super sleuth skills to the test as you search the main floor for designated items found only at O Museum in The Mansion. Prizes additional.
Includes
- Exotic cheese & crackers
- Treasure hunt
- Explore our themed rooms
- Search for secret doors
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- Must be 21+ for this hunt- Bar packages additional- Additional mandatory bartender fee will be applied- Not available Thursdays - Saturdays in December- Food additions are not available for this experience
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
MUSEUM CLOSES AT 9pm for Speakeasy Hunts
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
Groups of 10 or more will enjoy a Secret Door Tour and a delicious continental breakfast and engage in a short discussion to learn the history and philosophy of The Mansion. Afterwards explore our immersive themed rooms and unique exhibits to experience the creative process.
INCLUDES
- Private room (one hour)
- Continental breakfast
(sweet breads, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit, hot coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate)
- Short discussion
(on our history & philosophy)
- Explore our themed rooms
- Search for secret doors
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Must be booked on-line at least one week in advance.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
whether your group works for a different department or on different projects we all have the same goal -- success. this facilitator led experience will encourage teamwork, inspire creative thinking, foster communication, build leadership skills, reinforce and teach new skills.
your team will think with their hearts, and feel with their minds as they search through themed rooms and behind secret doors looking for designated items. this facilitator led experience will help generate understanding and communication as your team embarks on a hunt around the mansion - then each team will come together to present their lessons learned and discuss the similarities and differences of their experience.
Prizes additional.
We have over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors (yes 70!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms -- but be warned secret doors are tricky to find -- if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
$65 per person
$250 facilitator fee
INCLUDES:
- Private room for up to two hours
- Hunt Facilitator
- Treasure hunt
- Explore our themed rooms
- Search for secret doors
Offered 9am - 4pm based on availability
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
MUSEUM CLOSES AT 6pm
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We've Been Featured
We've Been Featured:
Books & Periodicals
- Afterburn by Zane
- Four Blind Mice by James Patterson
- How To Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell
- Huffington Post
- 111 Places in Washington That You Must Miss by Andrea Seiger
- The John Lennon Letters by Hunter Davies
- The Dead Drop by Gilda Joyce
- National Geographic Traveler
- Secret Washington D.C. by Sharon Pendana
- Smithsonian Magazine
- Tickers by Kimberly Eley
- Treasure Hunters by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
- The Washington Post
- Washingtonian
Television
- ABC News: "Washington Business Report"
- ABC News: "Inside Look"
- CBS Sunday Morning Show
- Documentary: History of The Eagles
- FOX 5 News Black History Month Special: "How O Street Helped Mrs. Rosa Parks"
- FOX 5 Field Trip: Good Day DC
- Itte-Q, Japan
- NBC Washington: Celebrating Rosa Parks Day
- NPR Live Stream of "The Americana Music Awards Nomination Ceremony"
- Pawn Stars Do America
- The China News Network
- Travel Channel: "Mega Mansions"
- Travel Channel: "Daycation with Harry & Bruce"
- WETA: "Breakfast at The Mansion"
- WUSA 9: "Great Day Washington"
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