Guided Tours

Gardens

A brief introductory tour of the Gardens takes place at 2:10 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Please meet the docent across from the Gate House, just inside the entrance at R and 31st Streets.

Docent-led tours are offered to groups of 10 to 45 people in the mornings and after 2 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday by advance reservation and for a fee of $8 per person.

A $35 non-refundable deposit is requested to confirm the reservation and is applicable to the total payment. Call 202-339-6409 for information or contact the Docent Coordinator, Christine Blazina.

Museum

The Docents conduct tours of the Special Exhibit that are free and open to the public. To join in, meet at the Visitor Service Desk on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:00 pm.

Docent-led tours are offered in the morning to groups of 10 to 45 people on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday by advance reservation and for a fee of $8 per person.

A $35 non-refundable deposit is requested to confirm the reservation and is applicable to the total payment.

The tour lasts approximately ninety minutes and can be adjusted to fit the group's interests or needs. For further information or to book a tour, call the Docent Office at 202-339-6409 or email the Docent Coordinator, Christine Blazina.

During the museum's public hours, it is prohibited for visitors to give informal tours or lecture in the galleries.

Historic Rooms

A guided 30-minute special tour of the first floor non-public historic rooms of Dumbarton Oaks—including the hall, Founders' Room, Study and Oval Room—is offered on most Saturdays at 3:00 pm for up to 15 people. To join the tour, please sign in at the front desk and meet your docent in the Bliss Gallery (adjacent to the lobby).