Visit/Tours
$33/person with Tax
Includes a keepsake glass!
$475 + Tax
$33/person
Seminars, creative problem solving, & great fun things to do
45th ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
"Each person must live their life as a model for others."~Mrs. Rosa Parks 
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Learn how you can be a hero from the lessons Mrs. Rosa Parks -- Mother of the Civil Rights Movement and Grandmother of the Women's Movement --taught.
During this fun interactive experience, you will explore, touch and feel the halls and rooms Mrs. Parks lived and worked in during her last decade, which are some of the most powerful years of her life.
Mrs. Rosa Parks stayed with us on and off from 1994 to 2003 as part of our Heroes Program.
She is as important today as she was in 1955. Her lessons in leadership are timeless.
You can become a hero too. Believe.
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.
Embark on a mystifying journey where the unseen and unheard stories of espionage come alive! This unique exhibit unravels the mystery of clandestine operations in the most unexpected places: from the rhythm-filled halls of the music world to the cosmic expanse of NASA, to the enchanting rings of the circus, and the covert corners of literature. At the heart of our exhibition is Agent Double O – not your average operative, but our very own LEGO legend, tasked with missions that twist through the fabric of secrecy itself.
But why stop at just witnessing history? Dive into the world of espionage with an added adventure – an espionage hunt intertwined with our famous secret door tour. This experience is not just about viewing; it's about discovering, engaging, and unraveling the secrets yourself.
This exhibit proudly showcases exclusive donations from LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Self-Guided Tour & Overnight Stay at the "Coolest Place In D.C."~booking.com
— Top Seven Hotels in D.C. ~ Forbes Magazine
— Historic Site on The African American Heritage Trail
— Top 5 historic venues to explore in the world ~ smithsonian magazine
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 — when you spend a night at the museum.
— Luxurious accommodations - (Rooms sleep 2 people, queen bed)
— Exclusive self-guided tour (all night long if you like!)
— Private outdoor gardens
— Complimentary WiFi inside & outside
— BBQ with chef (pre-order)
— Private chef available upon request (same day requests subject to availability)
— Touch-free check-in
— Minimum of 24 hours waiting period between rentals
PLEASE NOTE:
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room tax (14.95%) is additional and will be charged to your card when you reserve.
to secure your room reservation, a one night's non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is charged at time of reservation. the balance is due at check-in.
check-in is at 3 p.m. check-out is 11 a.m.
there is a $100/night charge for early checkout and $100 for a late checkout.
Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through secret doors and hidden passages. Enjoy the interactive features of our groundbreaking augmented reality experience. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints — just your sleuthing skills! Your purchases support our programs. Join the fun!
Augmented reality is a technology that turns your phone into a window to a whole new world of digital content — like art, videos, and even holograms —overlaid right on top of the real world around you. Imagine your eyes teaming up with your phone screen to reveal a brand new layer of reality. Just look through your screen, and watch history unfold before your eyes. It's like having a magic lens that brings hidden stories to life.
Each visit promises access to at least 60 legendary rooms and 32 concealed passages. Which rooms and which secret doors change daily, as we have 112 rooms and nearly 90 secret doors! Discovering 3 secret doors makes you an above-average sleuth. It's your challenge to find and conquer!
Join us on this thrilling journey of discovery! Requires IOS phone 14 up or Android 8.0 up and will request permission to use your camera and location services.
Tour Includes:
— Digital Portal Tour
— Secret Door Tour
Don't forget your shopping bags; everything is for sale.
Coolest Place in DC -Booking.com. Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
Join fellow Girl Scout associations, service units, troops, families, & alumni for a Hidden Gems & Secret Door Hunt for Girl Scout Day!
Ticket holders 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. Rosa Parks patches are available.
Find your way through secret doors & covert passages to a world never imagined. Walk in the footsteps of presidents & freedom fighters, historians & fiction writers. Our docents will give you a hidden gems clue card of special items to find & treat you to a video of our history, philosophy, museum, & what to expect on your super sleuth adventure.
With over 100 rooms & 80 secret doors, we guarantee you can find at least 60 of our legendary rooms. But be warned secret doors are tricky to find - if you find 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.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of "Mrs. Rosa Parks Beyond The Bus Life, Lessons and Leadership" go to support Girl Scouts Diversity Programs
Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the gift of spring brings. Viewers will walk through imaginative urban gardens — inside and out — filled with sculpture, plants, flowers, porcelain and art, as well as get to search throughout the entire museum. This collection is inspired by the beauty found across Asia, highlighting both traditional and contemporary blooms. Includes a magnificent Cherry Blossom tree in our Secret Gardens.
AFTER SEEING THIS exhibit and our secret gardens, you get to embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints — just your sleuthing skills! Your purchase supports our museum programs. Join the fun!
INCLUDES: A Special Cherry Blossom cocktail
Looking for a fun and unforgettable one-of-a-kind experience? Celebrate Easter with a sweet adventure!
With over 100 rooms and more than 80 secret doors, you’ll enjoy a Secret Door Tour while winning a box of candy as you leave.
Includes:
— Secret Door Tour
— Box of candy
Bring your own shopping bags. At O Museum in The Mansion, everything without a heartbeat is for sale.
Celebrate spring at O Museum in The Mansion with a rare opportunity to meet the Cherry Blossom Princesses from across the United States and U.S. territories during a festive afternoon of culture, conversation, and discovery.
Doors Open & Museum Touring: 5:30PM
Princess Mixer: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Your experience includes:
— Touring the iconic Secret Door Museum
— Access to the Secret Gardens of Asia Exhibit
— Light refreshments & soft drinks
— Cash bar available
The Princess program started in 1948, and is an educational and cultural exchange program with Japan. College age (19-24) women from every state and territory spend a week in DC experiencing a unique Washington experience. They have tea at the Japanese embassy, visit museums, spend a day on Capitol Hill with their state representatives, and meet with the First Lady at the White House.
The young women are chosen by their state society to represent their state! While out and about in DC they wear their state sash and welcome opportunities to talk with the public, especially people from their home states!
The Princess program is unique in that it unites women from every state with the international princesses that are invited to join the program. On the final day one lucky princess will win a trip to Japan.
PHOTO: Kisa Motiwala represented DC's 2024 Cherry Blossom Princess Program
O Museum in the Mansion is the perfect way to spend your Easter. Whether you're into mystery, adventure, or just love a great story — think of it as the ultimate hunt as you search the 100-room Mansion's labyrinth. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world — because Easter deserves a little wonder.
O Museum Awards honor individuals whose lives and work reflect the enduring values of courage, integrity, service, and creative excellence. Inspired by the legacy of Mrs. Rosa Parks — who lived at the O Museum from 1994 to 2004 — these awards recognize those who have made a lasting impact on society through truth-telling, civic leadership, humanitarian action, and the arts. Whether through innovation, storytelling, or public service, each honoree exemplifies the quiet strength and moral clarity that defined Mrs. Parks’ life and continue to guide the mission of O Museum.
2026 HONOREES
— Maria Marable-Bunch, Legacy Award, Smithsonian Institution
— Adele Lim, Woman of the Year,Screenwriter, Producer, Director
— Richard Bynum, Humanitarian of the Year, PNC, Chief Responsibility Officer
— Billy Bob Thornton, Quiet Strength Award, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Photo: Mrs. Parks speaking at the Poor Peoples March at Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, D.C. from the Library of Congress
O Museum Awards honor individuals whose lives and work reflect the enduring values of courage, integrity, service, and creative excellence. Inspired by the legacy of Mrs. Rosa Parks — who lived at the O Museum from 1994 to 2004 — these awards recognize those who have made a lasting impact on society through truth-telling, civic leadership, humanitarian action, and the arts. Whether through innovation, storytelling, or public service, each honoree exemplifies the quiet strength and moral clarity that defined Mrs. Parks’ life and continue to guide the mission of O Museum.
2026 HONOREES
— Maria Marable-Bunch, Legacy Award, Smithsonian Institution
— Adele Lim, Woman of the Year,Screenwriter, Producer, Director
— Richard Bynum, Humanitarian of the Year, PNC, Chief Responsibility Officer
— Billy Bob Thornton, Quiet Strength Award, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Photo: Mrs. Parks speaking at the Poor Peoples March at Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, D.C. from the Library of Congress
O Museum in the Mansion is ready to make Mom's day truly magical. Whether she's into mystery, adventure, or just loves a great story — you'll treat her right as she searches the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world — because she deserves nothing less.
Includes:
— 1 glass of champagne or nonalcoholic sparkling cider & a keepsake glass
— Cash bar
O Museum in The Mansion has over 100 rooms and over 80 secret doors. We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything without a heartbeat is for sale!
We are open!
First Sunday: Every Month. Tour: 2pm. Program: 3pm.
Join us for a very special First Sunday Gospel event as O Museum founder, H.H. Leonards, sits down with Maria Marable-Bunch, Associate Director of Museum Learning and Programs at the Smithsonian Institution and recipient of the O Museum Mrs. Rosa Parks Humanitarian Award.
The two will discuss the Rosa Parks Awards & lessons learned during her career.
Maria Marable-Bunch is honored with the Rosa Parks Humanitarian Award for a career that bridges history and hope. With unwavering purpose and quiet strength, she embodies the spirit of Mrs. Parks: fearless in truth, steadfast in service, and committed to building a more informed and united society. Through her visionary work in archives, museums, and education, she has brought vital stories to light — championing civil rights, honoring Native American heritage, and advancing civic responsibility.
Don't miss this inspiring afternoon of gospel music and meaningful dialogue.
Cash bar.
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth!
Come celebrate America's 250th anniversary with us!
51 Steps To Freedom originated as a program at O Museum in The Mansion and is now powered by it.
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while connecting with key decision-makers in an environment designed to inspire fresh perspectives and creativity.
O Museum encourages thinking differently and sparks innovation, making it the perfect setting to build meaningful business relationships. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and be inspired!
Come celebrate Labor Day with us!
Enter... if you dare. This Halloween season, the Secret Door Museum invites you to lose yourself in a world of illusion and mystery. Behind one of our many hidden doors lies a limited-time Halloween pop-up exhibit, cloaked in spooky animatronic characters and curiosities. The rest? That’s for you to uncover — if you’re brave enough to roam our exhibits and haunted gardens.
Ticket includes
• One FREE Halloween themed cocktail (21+)
• Exclusive access to our Halloween-themed pop-up exhibit
• Full access to the entire museum, with over 80 secret doors to discover
Beware… the Halloween exhibit vanishes after November 2!
Spaces are limited. Costumes encouraged. Curiosity required.
Join us on Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day!
This Halloween night celebrate the BOO season on this zany journey around the museum. Come in costume and have a spooktacular time exploring our 100 room Mansion -- decorated special for Halloween.
INCLUDES
— Search for Secret Doors
— Cash bar
— Costume Contest
O Museum in The Mansion, also known as The Secret Door Museum has 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.
Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop!
Give thanks and have fun finding 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.
O Museum (also called The Secret Door Museum) has over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors. Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
O Museum in the Mansion is ready to deck the halls and then some. Whether you're spending the holidays with family or friends — the magic never stops at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world — you'll unwrap the mystery as you search the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth. Museum closes promptly at 11:00 pm.
Includes:
— 1 glass of champagne & a keepsake glass
— Cash bar
O Museum in the Mansion has over 100 rooms and over 80 secret doors. We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything without a heartbeat is for sale!
O Museum in the Mansion is ready to deck the halls and then some. Whether you're spending the holidays with family or friends — the magic never stops at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world — you'll unwrap the mystery as you search the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth.
Includes:
— 1 glass of champagne & a keepsake glass
— Cash bar
O Museum in the Mansion has over 100 rooms and over 80 secret doors. We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything without a heartbeat is for sale!
The Coolest Place in DC! — Booking.com
Step beyond the realm of imagination and into a world where magic becomes a reality.
Join us for an unforgettable experience with a glass of champagne in hand as you explore our immersive exhibits and hidden doors.
With over 100 rooms and a staggering 80 secret doors (yes, 80!), the possibilities for discovery are endless. While we guarantee access to at least 60 legendary rooms, be forewarned: locating secret doors can be quite the tricky task. Find 2 or 3, and you'll truly be an above-average sleuth!
— includes a keepsake glass
— the only tour that you can take your drink with you!
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
This is a self-guided tour
NOTE: Last reservation of the day will only have one hour to explore.
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
O Museum in the Mansion is ready to ring in the New Year with a bang. Whether you're counting down with your crew or making it a date night, the magic never stops at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world, you'll pop, sparkle, and search the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth. Museum closes promptly at 11:00 pm.
Includes:
— 1 glass of champagne & a keepsake glass
— Cash bar
O Museum in the Mansion has over 100 rooms and over 80 secret doors. We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 3 you are an above average sleuth.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything without a heartbeat is for sale!
Dress your best! Celebrate in Style! Join us on New Year's Day.
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.
Cash bar. Bring your own shopping bags. everything without a heartbeat is for sale! Proceeds support our museum programs. No re-entry.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
O Museum is ready to shoot cupid's arrow right at you when you visit. Whether you're single or dating love never fails at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world --- you'll steal hearts while you search the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth for treasures that celebrate love. It's LOVE Mansion style.
— Includes a glass of champagne & a keepsake glass
O Museum in The Mansion, also known as The Secret Door Museum has 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.
• advanced online-reservations required
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
Cash bar.
Entire balance is paid in full when you place your reservation.
We're open all day for Presidents' Day!
