Dumbarton Oaks is a historical property in
the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the home and gardens of
Robert Woods Bliss (1875–1962) and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss (1879–1969).
The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection was established here by the
Bliss couple, who provided the property to Harvard University in 1940. The
research institute that has emerged from this bequest is devoted to assisting
scholarship in the fields of Byzantine, Pre Columbian and garden style and scenery
architecture studies, particularly through its research fellowships, meetings,
exhibitions, and publications. Dumbarton Oaks also opens its gardens and museum
selections to the public and hosts public lectures and a concert series.
How to reach ?
Travel to Dumbarton Oaks is easy by foot,
bicycle, or public transportation.
The museum entrance is located on 32nd
Street NW, between S and R Streets.
The gardens entrance is located on 31st and
R Streets NW.
Public lectures take place in the
fourth-floor Oak Room of the Fellowship House, located at 1700 Wisconsin Avenue
NW, at the corner of R Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
By Bus
D.C. Metrobus routes 31, 33, 30N, and 30S,
and the Georgetown Circulator, have a stop at Wisconsin Avenue and R Street,
within two blocks of the gardens and museum entrances. Metrobus routes D1, D2,
and D3 stop at Q and 31st Streets, and the G2 route stops at P and 31st
Streets.
By Metro
The Dupont Circle metro station (red line)
and the Foggy Bottom-GWU metro station (blue/orange/silver lines) are closest
to Dumbarton Oaks. Visitors may either walk from the stations, or transfer to a
Metrobus: D1, D2, D3, D6, and G2 (Dupont Circle), and 31, 33, 30N, 30S, and
Georgetown Circulator (Foggy Bottom-GWU).
By Bicycle
Dumbarton Oaks offers secure bicycle racks
at the entrances to both the museum and gardens. The nearest Capital Bikeshare
station is located two blocks from the museum entrance, at Wisconsin Avenue and
34th Street.
Dumbarton Oaks Timings
11:30am - 05:30pm : except Mondays
In 2016, Closed on
November 11 : Veterans Day
November 24 : Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Dumbarton Oaks Fees
Entry : Free
Garden Tickets and Season Passes may be
purchased at the Garden Gate.
Regular admission : $10
Seniors (60+) : $8
Students and children (12 and under) : $5
Free for Harvard faculty, students, and
staff (with Harvard photo ID)
Unlimited regular season access with a
Season Pass:
Single Season Pass : $75
Double Season Pass : $95
Family Pass : $110
Dumbarton Oaks Location
Research Library and Collection, 1703 32nd
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone Number: +1 202-339-6401
Website: www.doaks.org
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