Visiting Tudor Place

A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place was home to six generations of Martha Washington’s descendants from 1805 to 1983. Their stories and those of the servants and enslaved workers who served the Peter family are told alongside thousands of decorative objects, including the largest Washington Collection outside of Mount Vernon. The 5 ½ acre garden is inspired by formal and informal European landscape styles, with specimen trees, open lawns, roses and heirloom shrubs.

All visitors must check in at the Visitor’s Center. 

Historic House Tours

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.      Tuesday through Saturday

Noon – 4 p.m.          Sunday

Guided tours of historic house start on the hour | Advance registration is encouraged | Last tour starts at 3 p.m.  Tours last approximately 50 minutes | All ages are welcome; best suited for 5 years+.  A historic artifact scavenger hunt for children is available during the tour.

Garden Visits

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.      Tuesday through Saturday

Noon – 4 p.m.         Sunday

Self guided garden visits | Advance registration is not required if you only want to visit the garden | FREE illustrated garden map | Entry to the garden after 3:30 p.m. is not permitted | Site closes at 4 p.m.

Virtual Tours

24/7                         Take a 3D visit of the historic house, moving from the first to second floors – all from the comforts of home. Click here.  Tour different rooms of the historic house with short videos. Click here.