Tudor Place: Washington, DC Historic House & Garden

Welcome to Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, a National Historic Landmark. In 1966, Armistead Peter 3rd’s love of the trees, architecture and collections of Tudor Place inspired him to ensure their protection through the conveyance of an easement and the establishment of a foundation dedicated to the perpetual care of his family’s home. The family home and surrounding garden were opened to the public in October 1988. Today, visitors are welcome to tour the family home as a historic house museum and the surrounding 5 ½ acres.

Tours and Tickets

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.      Tuesday through Saturday; last tour starts at 3 p.m.

Noon – 4 p.m.          Sunday; last tour starts at 3 p.m. Entry after 3:30 p.m. will not be permitted. The grounds close at 4:00 p.m.

All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center. Guided tours of historic house start on the hour. Advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Tours last approximately 50 minutes. History is for all ages; a scavenger hunt for children is available. Tour capacity is 10 (ten) people. Self-guided house tours are not available. To register a larger group, please contact us at education@tudorplace.org or call 202-965-0400.

“Gen. Lafayette” Jean-Marie Leroux, 1823-24, steel engraving

Through November 30, Tudor Place will offer, Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place enhanced by a commemoration of the bicentennial of Lafayette’s grand tour of the US and visit to Tudor Place in 1824. Curated in collaboration with descendants, this special installation and guided tour presents the multi-faceted individuals and families of African descent who lived and worked here. Also learn how Lafayette’s tour commemorating the Revolutionary Generation and the themes of liberty and freedom called attention to how these conditions were not shared by all.

Health and Safety Guidelines 

Stay home if you are not feeling well, experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have had known exposure to the virus. Visitors and staff are welcome, but not required, to wear a mask in indoor or outdoor spaces.

Visiting the Garden

Garden visits are self-guided and do not require advanced registration. Check in at the Visitor Center to receive a garden map. 

Group Tours

Tudor Place welcomes groups to visit this National Historic Landmark. Groups of 10 people or more, requires prior arrangement for tour availability and a per person fee. Ticket price includes a guided tour of the historic house & self-guided garden access. Groups of 15 people or more should be prepared to divide into smaller groups for historic house tours. Guided tours can be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday between 9:30am – 3:00pm. Entry to the garden after 3:30 p.m. is not permitted. The grounds close at 4:00 p.m.

Photography & Filming

With lush green spaces, beautiful blooms and an elegant historic house, Tudor Place has the perfect backdrop for every occasion. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or are in need of a particular ambience, Tudor Place will help you get the perfect shot. All photography and filming at Tudor Place requires a permit. No photography shoots, professional or hobbyist, may be conducted on site without prior arrangement. Obtain a permit. Email education@tudorplace.org.

Parking & Directions

Tudor Place is located at 1644 31st Street, NW in Washington, DC and is accessible via car, bus, metro, scooter or walking. Located in a residential neighborhood approximately six blocks north of the main intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW, Tudor Place is in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood. 

Parking is limited during the week and free without a Zone 2 sticker for two hours only. Click here for details.

Accessibility

Tudor Place aims to be accessible to all who would like to experience the site, in person or virtually. The first floor of the historic house can be made accessible for visitors with wheelchairs and other needs. Contact us at info@tudorplace.org or call 202-965-0400 for special arrangements.

A virtual tour of the interior of the historic house is available in a 3D format. Journey throughout the various rooms and discover objects of old. To adjust the accessibility settings of the Tudor Place website, click the blue icon on the right-hand side of the screen.

Visit The Museum Shop

Discover exclusive Tudor Place treasures, books on local history and objects made by local woodturners from Tudor Place trees. The Shop is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. 

Virtual Tours

Tour the historic house from the comforts of your own home in this 3D virtual experience. Discover new treasures or revisit your favorite parts from your guided tour.