Open Tuesday – Sunday. Currently on view TANGLED ROOTS: FAMILIES OF TUDOR PLACE.
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. To learn more about enslavement at Tudor Place, click here.
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.
Currently on view, Tangled Roots: Families of Tudor Place. This 45 – 60 minute guided tour will explore the the lives and legacies of the multi-generational Black and white families who shaped this iconic Georgetown estate.
Visitors for the 3:00 p.m. tour should plan to view the garden before the tour. Entry to the garden after 3:30 p.m. is not permitted. The grounds close at 4:00 p.m.
To ensure that all visitors have an engaging experience, tour size is limited. Groups of 10 (ten) people or more require prior arrangement for tour availability and a per person fee. Walk in visitors will be accommodated as space allows. Contact us at education@tudorplace.org or call 202-965-0400 for assistance. Booking for group visits in 2025 now!
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.
Guided Garden Tours
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. September 6, October 4, November 1
Join our garden team for a tour of the grounds to learn how the landscape evolved through the generations of Peter family ownership. Get an inside look into how we care for this historic site to preserve it for future generations. Please be prepared for all weather and wear comfortable shoes. Group size is limited to ensure all visitors have an engaging experience. Registration recommended. Click here.
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.
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.
Street parking Tuesday – Saturday is limited to two hours free without a Zone 2 sticker. 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.
