Good to know
- Tickets
- The museum is free. The gardens need a paid timed ticket bought in advance during the season.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours.
- Best time
- Spring and fall for the gardens.
- Getting there
- In Georgetown, about a 20 to 25 minute walk from Dupont Circle Metro station, or by bus.
Itineraries with Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks is on day 2
Day 2 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days
Georgetown
How Dumbarton Oaks fits into a day.- 10:00Dumbarton OaksWashington DC
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Dumbarton Oaks questions
What is Dumbarton Oaks known for?
It is known for its collections of Byzantine and pre-Columbian art and its designed gardens.
Do you need tickets for Dumbarton Oaks?
The museum is free and unticketed. The gardens require a timed ticket bought online in advance; none are sold at the gate.
How do you get to Dumbarton Oaks?
Take the Metro to Dupont Circle and walk about 20 to 25 minutes into Georgetown, or take a bus.
