The DAR Museum is a decorative arts museum. It collects furnishings, ceramics, glass, textiles, and household items that were made and used in America through the early 20th century. You will see 31 period rooms (each arranged to look like a different time and place in American history), a main gallery with an exhibit that changes annually, and a study gallery where you can get close to the museum objects.
Yes, with the assistance of a security staff person the DAR Museum is accessible by wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The accessible entrance is on C Street. Please call the front desk at 202-879-3220 for further instructions on access.
You may explore the museum Exhibit and Study Galleries at your own pace any time during open hours. Guided Tours of the period rooms are available on the hour. Groups of more than 10 should contact the museum.
Yes! You can view a Slide Show of the museum’s period rooms, view our Current and Past Exhibitions, and see Featured Museum Objects online. You can also request a Portable Education Program to be shipped to you.
While the museum does not have the space to accept everything offered, the curators would be happy to review your potential donation. Please complete our donation form or contact us at [email protected] with any questions about object donations.
Possibly. The museum staff’s broad range of expertise in early American decorative arts includes furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, and textiles. Contact [email protected] to be referred to the appropriate curator.
We strongly encourage you to reserve a Period Room Guided Tour time to reduce wait times and ensure staff availability. You do not need a reservation to explore the Exhibit and Study Galleries.
The DAR Museum Shop is open Monday-Saturday. You can also visit the Online Museum Shop to shop anytime.
