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Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens

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Dumbarton Oaks 是一座位於 Georgetown 的莊園,由 Robert 與 Mildred Bliss 夫婦於 1940 年贈予 Harvard University,現為兼具兩大世界級博物館館藏的學術研究機構。Byzantine Collection 藏有 1,200 多件四至十五世紀的珍品,包括金銀禮儀器具、掐絲琺瑯、象牙聖像,以及來自 Antioch 的馬賽克;而藏品逾 700 件的 Pre-Columbian 收藏,則陳列於 Philip Johnson 在 1963 年設計的展館內——八座帶圓頂的環形展廳以曲面玻璃牆構築,在林木掩映間組合成一座完美的正方形建築。充滿文藝復興風格的 Music Room 懸掛著十五世紀 Tournai 掛毯與一幅 El Greco 畫作,並於 1938 年見證了 Stravinsky 的《Dumbarton Oaks》協奏曲首演。戶外由 Beatrix Farrand 設計的十六英畝景觀,自主建築順著規整的階梯式露台拾級而下,延伸至果園、菜園與幽邃茂密的林野。

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1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Nearest station: Wisconsin Avenue & R Street NW — Metrobus D80, Q & 31st Streets NW — Metrobus C91, D94, D96, Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line) — nearest Metro station, about 1.8 km east; walk, or transfer to Metrobus C91, D94 or D96, Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) — about 1.9 km south; walk, or transfer to Metrobus D80, D94 or D96

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Closed until 31 October

Gardens (separate ticket, $15) — closed Mondays

Gardens Regular Season (separate $15 ticket); last entry 17:30 until 31 October, 14:00–18:00

Closed 8–10 October

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Admission to the Museum and the Rare Book Library is free and unticketed. The Gardens are separately ticketed: $15 per ticket in the Regular Season (March 1–October 31), free but requiring advance reservation in the Winter Season (November 1–December 31). Free for children 2 and under. Season passes: $75 individual, $95 double, $110 family. Garden tickets are sold online via Eventbrite only — no on-site point of sale — and are limited to 10 per household per day.

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Is Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens is free. Admission to the Museum and the Rare Book Library is free and unticketed. The Gardens are separately ticketed: $15 per ticket in the Regular Season (March 1–October 31), free but requiring advance reservation in the Winter Season (November 1–December 31). Free for children 2 and under. Season passes: $75 individual, $95 double, $110 family. Garden tickets are sold online via Eventbrite only — no on-site point of sale — and are limited to 10 per household per day.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens?
Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens is open Museum: Tuesday–Sunday 11:30am–5:30pm, closed Mondays and federal holidays; free and unticketed. The Rare Book Library opens 11:30am–5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, and the Museum Shop 1–5pm Tuesday–Sunday. The Gardens keep separate seasonal hours and charge admission: March 1–October 31, Tuesday–Sunday 2–6pm ($15, last entry 5:30pm); November 1–December 31, Tuesday–Sunday 2–5pm (free, advance reservation required; last entry 4:30pm). From 2027 the Gardens close for January and February. Remaining 2026 closures for both Museum and Gardens: Wednesday 11 November (Veterans' Day), Thursday 26 November (Thanksgiving), Friday 25 December (Christmas Day), and Friday 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day). The Gardens also close 8–10 October 2026 for internal events, and may close in hazardous conditions.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens?
Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens is located at 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States, in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Wisconsin Avenue & R Street NW — Metrobus D80, Q & 31st Streets NW — Metrobus C91, D94, D96, Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line) — nearest Metro station, about 1.8 km east; walk, or transfer to Metrobus C91, D94 or D96, Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) — about 1.9 km south; walk, or transfer to Metrobus D80, D94 or D96.
What can I see at Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens?
座落於 Georgetown 莊園的拜占庭黃金與奧爾梅克翡翠,四周環繞著 Beatrix Farrand 精心設計的十六英畝梯田花園。 Current highlights include Busy Bliss:藏家的狂熱(Busy Bliss: A Collector's Passion), Byzantine Collection, Pre-Columbian Collection.
Do I need to book Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens in advance?
Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission to the Museum and the Rare Book Library is free and unticketed. The Gardens are separately ticketed: $15 per ticket in the Regular Season (March 1–October 31), free but requiring advance reservation in the Winter Season (November 1–December 31). Free for children 2 and under. Season passes: $75 individual, $95 double, $110 family. Garden tickets are sold online via Eventbrite only — no on-site point of sale — and are limited to 10 per household per day.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Dumbarton Oaks Museum & Gardens?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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