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

Tudor Place is open for guided house tours & self-guided garden visits. Guided tours of the historic house are offered on the hour. Advance registration is encouraged. Self-guided house tours are not available. All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center upon arrival. Entry after 3:30 p.m. will not be permitted. The grounds close at 4:00 p.m. Click here for tickets.

SPECIALTY TOUR     Fall 2023: Death Comes to Tudor Place 

Join us from October 3 through November 5 for Death Comes to Tudor Place.  This tour reveals almost 200 years of mourning customs as expressed through artifacts and décor. All guided tours will explore the evolution of funeral and burial traditions among Peter family members. Tours will also consider the traditions of enslaved and free domestic laborers, which reflected generations of inherited traditions and collective values. Click here for tickets.

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

Bring your group for an expertly guided tour of the historic house to explore the unique history of this urban estate. Tours last 45-60 minutes and can include 10-45 people. Focus tours on specific aspects of Tudor Place history are available. 

Tudor Place also offers Tea & Tours. Start with an endless supply of heritage tea blends, served with traditional tea sandwiches and sweets, before proceeding to the historic house for a private, guided tour of the house or garden.

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.

Shop The Museum Store

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

Virtual Tour

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. To see more objects and ephemera from the Tudor Place Collection & Archive, click here.