Museum

Reinstalled in renovated galleries, the Dumbarton Oaks collections feature extraordinary examples of Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art. In addition, European masterpieces are exhibited in the historic Music Room. Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss initiated these collections in the first half of the twentieth century and provided the vision for future acquisitions after giving Dumbarton Oaks to Harvard University. The Blisses also oversaw the initial gallery designs for their collections, including the remarkable Pre-Columbian pavilion, designed by Philip Johnson and completed in 1963.

Admission to the Museum is free; please see Visitor Information for further details. Guided Tours are available and must be arranged in advance.