O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

kimberely Griggs on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“Parking sucks, however the Museum is amazing. There's so much to see. The crazy thing is I've lived here for over 20 years never knew this place existed. Such a cool find. I'm here for and event. I plan to come back and bring my sons the next they visit.Rooms5.0Service5.0Location5.0Hotel highlightsKid-friendly”

Starr Arnett on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“Utterly magical experience staying at the O on Halloween. Delightful staff made our stay really special!”

Barbara Mathews on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“This place is AMAZING!!! If you love unique, quirky, exciting and exploring.... This place is for YOU!...”

Anissa M on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“It was an experience, that's for sure. Hoarders dream or an excellent sale, who's to say.”

Shannon Kempp on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“A must see! Every room is filled with unique trinkets and reminders of our childhood no matter the age. Best of all, if you really like something you see, its all for sale.Rooms5.0Service5.0Location5.0”

Jennifer Rivera on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“Amazing. A most when in DC”

By NIght We Can Do More on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“Always fun!”

Eduardo Cervantes (Eddie) on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“A truly unique, eclectic, and quirky experience with strong '80s nostalgia vibes throughout. The space is definitely overstimulating at times---but in a fun way. It's easy to understand why this might not be everyone's cup of tea, and that's okay. For those who enjoy visual overload, pop culture references, and unexpected surprises, this place delivers.The venue advertises that most visitors find 2--3 secret doors, but we found at least 10, which made exploring even more exciting. There are four floors of fascinating rooms, each with its own theme and personality, and surprisingly, everything is for sale for anyone interested in taking a piece of the experience home.Standout favorites were the Pop Culture room, the wine cellar, and the Elvis room---all memorable in their own way. Overall, this is a great hidden gem in DC and a genuinely fun experience that rewards curiosity and exploration.The only reason for the 4-star rating is the limited parking, which can be challenging. Aside from that, the experience itself was excellent and well worth the visit.Rooms5.0Service5.0Location4.0”

Nat on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“This was a fun and unique way to spend an afternoon. It feels like the quirkiest flea-market-meets-rummage-sale you've ever wandered through, complete with hidden rooms and secret doors scattered throughout. Admission felt a little pricey for what you get (hence the four stars---I wish there were more hidden doors), but it's still entertaining just to explore. Wandering through the different rooms, spotting odd collectibles, and soaking in the weird '80s vibes made it a genuinely memorable experience. Bonus points for the abundance of bizarre, brightly colored toilets throughout. Tickets were easy to get, and overall it's a strange, fun thing to do.”

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Heather Miller on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“The rooms were neat to look at and trying to find secret doors was fun! Can get a little cramped going through hallways especially if visiting on busy days. Find little musem that you can take your time and not feel rushed.Rooms4.0Service4.0Location5.0Rooms Each room has a different theme.Food & drinks They have a bar where you can get drinks and have some snacks as well.”

Manuel Perez-Leiva on Feb 16, 2026 said:

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Amber Christensen on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“This was the coolest museum I've ever been to in my life and one of the closest places I think I'll ever visit -ever. It was the most amazing thing to be able to find all these secret passages and doors and explore. I cannot say enough good about this place!! Even just all the artifacts and memorabilia was so fun to look through. I even got to meet the owner and she was delightful. I cannot recommend this place enough!”

Olivia Braccio on Feb 16, 2026 said:

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Paul C Brophy from Unit 722, on Feb 16, 2026 said:

“Always a wonderful time. One suggestion: the $8 charge to hang a coat seems awfully steep ”

Chazmen McCarter from House of Sonique, on Feb 15, 2026 said:

“Brought my partner here on a surprise date and he didn't want to leave. We are coming back in march/april when his family is visiting. I have been here so much I am honestly losing count. At least six times but however this place is an absolute gem and treasure trove and a true national treasure. ”

Jonathan Schwartz from Vates.tech, on Feb 11, 2026 said:

“It was an unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to stay next time I'm in D.C. ”

Brianna on Jan 28, 2026 said:

“Came with my boyfriend, we had a fantastic time. It was so exciting trying to find all the secret doors, I was living out my sleuthing dreams. It was like walking through a history rich thrift store. Every inch of space was being used in such an eye catching way, we will absolutely be back to see the rooms we couldn't see last time!!”

Jordan on Jan 19, 2026 said:

“We had such a good time! It was so cool, with so many secret doors and rooms! Almost everything inside is available for purchase, so it kinda feels like a never ending antique store/maze. The only downside was we did 5:00 time slot, however they closed at 6, so we only had 1hr to explore. (I didn't know they closed at 6 when I picked that time slot) We didn't have time to see as much as we wanted. We were about to go downstairs and see the side rooms but as soon as we got to the first floor we were told we had to exit. Just wish there was more than just an hour for even though it was the last time slot. A massive place like that, an hour just isn't enough time. ”

Tera Melby on Jan 17, 2026 said:

“This was such a cool experience. Makes a great day trip into the city. I would 100% recommend going! ”

Dawn Wagner on Jan 12, 2026 said:

“I really enjoyed the visit. It was so much to see that I will definitely have to come back. ”

Marcia on Jan 3, 2026 said:

“Deeply appreciated how accommodating the staff was to us (we are deaf) by communicating using their iPhones. No barriers at all. Also appreciated the ASL introduction video. Our experience was totally beyond our expectations! A really neat and unique museum. ”

Aubrey Fox on Jan 3, 2026 said:

“My son and I had the best time finding secret doors and doing a Christmas themed scavenger hunt. We spend hours roaming the mansion and taking in all the unique and vintage items that decorated the rooms. My son shared videos with his friends who all want to know where this cool place is, so I'll be sharing all the info when we get home with the parents. My son is 13 and loves mystery, illusion, problem solving so this was right up his alley, we want to come back and stay a night, we found 20 doors and he is determined to find them all. Thanks for a fun day! ”

Emily Nguyen on Dec 30, 2025 said:

“Such a fun and thrilling experience! I went with a friend and we had an amazing time navigating the building to find as many rooms as we can. The staff were really friendly and everything ran smoothly and cleanly. ”

Susie Herbert on Dec 30, 2025 said:

“I love the mansion and this was my second visit; the first for my daughter and 15 year old grandson (who loved it!) The only reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 was the temperature inside was too hot! We left a bit earlier than we needed to because we were so uncomfortable!”

Jax Downey on Dec 29, 2025 said:

“I purchased two tickets to the Secret Door Experience for my mom and I as a Christmas gift to her, as she is a consistent patron of the O Mansion. I myself had visited before with her, but every time we go together it's magical. There's so many things to explore, we could both go a million times and never get bored of it! We even managed to find two Tinkerbells and the secret wine cellar this time around!”

Steve Guthrow on Dec 16, 2025 said:

“Insanely fun !!! If you've done it all in D.C., this is your next adventure .... ”

Britt Bauer on Dec 8, 2025 said:

“We went for my mothers birthday to explore the Mansion! It was a great experience. Soooo much history and art and collectibles. Everywhere you looked was something amazing and new to look at. The chandeliers throughout the mansion were impressive. The amount of bathrooms and tubs with things filling them all was such a great time. ”

Terry on Dec 8, 2025 said:

“Both the Gospel Choir and the Dan Navarro/Marc Douglas Berardo concerts were terrific! And, as always, The Mansion was spectacular. Christmas decor, especially in the garden, was magical. Even ten stars aren't a high enough rating!”

Nada Garoub on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“Truly one of the best experiences, and most definitely one of the most exciting museums I've ever been to.Tip: take your time! and plan for a few hours (I was there for 3 and half )”

Mustafa Majidyar on Nov 30, 2025 said:

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Rebecca & Timothy Drew on Nov 30, 2025 said:

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Todd Peterson on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“What a cool adventure. So much fun to explore.”

James Lucy on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“A very unique place to visit that didn't close during the government shutdown. It's not free like many museums in DC.Very quirky, with some cool history.So many rooms to explore and secret doors to discover, made it fun for our teenage kids.Spent about 1.5-2 hrs there.”

Dominic Gagliardi on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“I know some people online say this place is a conspiracy, but it honestly doesn't matter. It's an amazing experience that will keep people of all ages plenty entertained. Well worth the money to go at least once. Service was great, easy to take the metro too.”

Veronica Miller on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“Me and my family went there of a trip we love it”

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Sondang Xenawati on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“I went with my friends to hang out and it was way beyond our expectations --- really beautiful inside and out. They have playing rooms, billiards, and a photo booth too. Everything about the experience was great, and the price was very affordable! SOOOI UNIQUE”

Rachel H on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“So much fun to explore. At times I felt a little overstimulated by all the everything. But if you take your time and really just browse, it's a lot of fun.”

Courtney Peoples on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“Great experience! Went with a friend for a day trip. A bit tricky to find the entrance as it is a series of 5 conjoined townhomes, so follow the signage closely to enter (go up the stairs and ring the doorbell). The attendants were very helpful as they led us to a room where we had a brief 5 minute introductory video as well as instructions and house rules. It was a great time exploring and finding doors and hidden entrances. The crowd sometimes helps reveal which doors they came out of that you may have missed! Some of the rooms were fully functional for guests who would like to rent out of the hotel. The vacant ones were open to explore with the various antiques and historical items. Nearly all of the items you see on display are available to purchase. Also each room had a theme which was very cool and interesting displaying cool historical facts about certain exhibits within. My friend and I did take about a good 2 hours to make sure we were as thorough as possible. This is the perfect opportunity for nosey people who love to investigate! Had a awesome time! Great for a day trip and we'll worth the admission.”

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David Hope on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“This is a hidden gem everyone should visit. The secret doors, hidden rooms and the decorations is just amazing!!!”

Daniel Ciucci on Nov 30, 2025 said:

“Ineffable.Neither in a good way, nor a bad way, just a particular way.If you have a hard-to-categorize personality, ironically a category in itself, you should go here either because you'll feel more at home or so that you can tell others about it.”

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Erin on Nov 24, 2025 said:

“What a phenomenal experience! I've had the Mansion on O Street on my DC to-do list for some time and I'm kicking myself for not getting there sooner. My teenage daughter and I lost track of time during our meandering tour because we were so immersed in everything we saw and with finding more secret doors! I will definitely be back and will recommend the tour to others!”

Patrick Gerstner on Nov 17, 2025 said:

“I heard about this place from a friend and they were right. Awesome experience. So much to see and so many secret doors to find ”

Arasely Rios from Seraphym, on Nov 13, 2025 said:

“A great place to escape the mundane, and reconnect with pure joy. A feast for the eyes and soul! Check out the new collection of Seraphym Jewelry. It's purposeful jewelry designed to reconnect with the spirit of the divine. ”

LaDedra Drummond from Alpha Kappa Alpha, on Nov 3, 2025 said:

“An enjoyable evening was had by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Mu Omega Chapter sisters at the O Mansion. It remains an amazing place with all kinds of vintage, historic and cultural items. Rosa Parks our honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. lived at the O Mansion for years and her presence is felt throughout as we paid homage to her while visiting her room.”

LaDedra Drummond from Alpha Kappa Alpha, on Nov 3, 2025 said:

“An enjoyable evening was had by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Mu Omega Chapter sisters at the O Mansion. It remains an amazing place with all kinds of vintage, historic and cultural items. Rosa Parks our honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. lived at the O Mansion for years and her presence is felt throughout as we paid homage to her while visiting her room.”

Olga Andreev on Nov 1, 2025 said:

“My family had so much fun! Its the best museum we have ever been. We will be back!!! ”

Cheryl A Navalinsky on Oct 26, 2025 said:

“This place was a lot of fun. A local bartender recommended it and I'm glad he did. So much to see.I wish there was a way to do it without so many people. I feel like most of the doors were revealed to us.”

Riley and Dulan on Oct 24, 2025 said:

“We had the time of our lives celebrating my fiancs birthday! It was their 30th, so I knew we had to do something special. I had come here with friends 10 years ago and always wanted to come back. On this visit, we stayed the night and got to explore for hours and hours. My fianc was elevated every time they found a door and we loved all the quirky Knick knacks and historical items. Super fun and definitely worth your time!”

Cory Talbott on Oct 18, 2025 said:

“This is fantastic fun and a unique experience. We will be back as there is so much to see and explore!”

Carrie Watts on Oct 16, 2025 said:

“Our sons loved finding all the secret doors! They all put it on their top 3 list of things we did in DC! We all loved it, and even got to visit with the owner who stopped and spoke to us for a long time and showed us some things we wouldn't have noticed on our own. This is a must do. ”

Sarah on Oct 12, 2025 said:

“AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I can't believe more people don't talk about this place. Finding the hidden wine cellar was the highlight for me. ”

Jaime on Oct 12, 2025 said:

“Easily the best museum I've ever visited. My husband and I had a great time exploring the museum. It was a perfect way to spend our anniversary. ”

Alecia Jackson on Oct 9, 2025 said:

“Lot to see, reminisce, collectibles, purchase, much more to look through. Videos throughout. Inclusive of cultures & time periods. A few interactive activities. Loved the interactive Halloween exhibit.”

Konya Goodwin on Sep 22, 2025 said:

“My sister and I did the wall thru, with the scavenger hunt. We had so much fun and plan to go again. She told me this was the best birthday she's had in a long time!!! Definitely A+”

Alyssa Miller on Sep 6, 2025 said:

“Omggg we had SO much fun!! We must have spent about 4 hours just hanging out; we played pool, played checkers, and plopped on a bench outside in the secret garden when we got tired just to name a few things. We also found over 10 secret doors! Such a cool place, will definitely be back again!”

Claire Psarouthakis on Aug 31, 2025 said:

“We had such a wonderful time at the Mansion! As major vintage/ antique people, walking through the mansion felt like the perfect activity for us. Throw in the additional joy of hidden doors and a gorgeous old house and we were completely smitten. I found Tink! Thank you for adding a dash of light hearted joy to our trip that was not short of heavy moments (Smithsonian African American Museum, deployed National Guard, current political climate.) We really needed it and we will absolutely be back.”

Suzanne on Aug 19, 2025 said:

“Loved looking around. It was exploring your Grandparents house only better. It was fun to find the secret doors and passageways ”

Dawn B on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“This Museum is so fascinating with all its secret doors that lead to other rooms and hidden ones as well. It was quite exciting when you found one of the over 70 secret doors. I guess they say you're doing good when you find 4. I think we found like 14 and that took awhile. We're going to have to revisit again. This Museum is a must see and even more is that everything is for sale. So much history to see there and the owners were there and very delightful people. Thank you from MN.WalkabilityThe upstairs is not handicapped accessibleFood & drinksThere's snacks and drinks. Even alcoholNoteworthy detailsHidden doorways to secret rooms”

Ares W on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“Great place to visit, is def a new experience.”

Rachel C on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“This is such a fun thing to do, took my mom here for her birthday as a surprise and dang we had a GREAT time.They say people find an average of 3-3 1/2 doors but my mom and I (being the escape artists that we are), we found 14!!Highly recommend for anyone who's got a few hours to play and $30 (per person).Didn't stay as a guest, but did the walk around.”

Dia Karakantas Ruocco on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“Such a fun place to wander through. Interesting decor everywhere. Fun to get lost in. Great date spot.”

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Brandy Craighead on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“Super fun to explore all the different rooms! If your a 80's or 90's baby be prepared for so many throw backs !!! There are some rooms that feel like walking into Grandma's house just overloaded!”

Ronron94world on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“The museum is quite interesting, but a little lacking in immersiveness. It would have been more interesting if there were more tips. However, the overall environment and design are quite good. Everything in the museum is for sale.”

Grace Chen on Aug 16, 2025 said:

“ It's a cool place, but it's not recommended to bring children who can run but not communicate, because the whole building is full of souvenirs, many of which are porcelain, which can be dangerous.”

Sage Raindancer on Aug 13, 2025 said:

“My 11 y.o. son & I had an awesome time exploring each floor. Room after room, surprise after surprise, there is so much to see. And we still haven't seen everything, so we'll have to come back!”

Dionne Wiggins on Aug 12, 2025 said:

“My family really enjoyed the secret door experience. This is our 2nd time coming back. The only suggestion I would have, is that guests are given a map or key that explains how many doors are on each level. It would be really great to know how many doors we should potentially be finding as we traverse each floor. ”

Jim Ryan from n/a, on Aug 9, 2025 said:

“One of the most unique places I've ever been! So much to see and explore! My family had a ton of fun! We loved the nostalgia, all the celebs who have graced the mansion (in particular Rosa Parks) and trying to find secret doors. Ton of fun for the whole family.Jim”

Heather L. on Aug 7, 2025 said:

“I have been to a lot of museums- this was totally different from anywhere I've been! We had so much fun looking g at the kitschy decor and finding secret doors. Our group found about 15-20 of the doors! I would totally come back next time I'm in the area.”

Jimena De Zela on Aug 1, 2025 said:

“Very diverse and non stop fun for all ages. Would have been good to know the amount of stairs involved for elderly guests.”

Joe Lawless on Jul 27, 2025 said:

“A fantastically fun experience exploring the mansion for secret doors. Every room was full of memorabilia and memories. An enjoyable experience for every age group. Nostalgia, education and entertainment all rolled up in a single mansion. ”

Karyn on Jul 26, 2025 said:

“What a hidden gem! I've lived here for 35 years, and this was my first visit. The Mansion offers a delightful mix of curiosities, pop culture, creativity, and DC residential architecture.”

Alicia on Jul 10, 2025 said:

“We had the best time. My twelve yr old says " the funnest museum ever!" We definitely will be back.”

Randy Pinter on Jul 8, 2025 said:

“Absolute loads of fun. Enjoyed exploring the place and looking for the secret doors (we did find 20 of them) as well as all the different nostalgic items in each room. The staff was very friendly. Highly recommend to those who visit DC. ”

Michael San Jose on Jul 5, 2025 said:

“(From dad) Thank you for the great service and wonderful experience. This room itself was beautiful, but the museum was extraordinary!(From daughter) It was very fun, I loved it!”

Laura Bowers on Jul 5, 2025 said:

“"Had a fun and unique night for a birthday. Newport suite was great."”

Ron Unterreiner on Jul 5, 2025 said:

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Robin & Kenneth Billups on Jul 5, 2025 said:

“"Exceptional experience. Staff was perfect.! ”

Guy Dionne on Jun 25, 2025 said:

“We had a great time! Nancy and all of the O team were so welcoming, kind and knowledgeable. We have been to the mansion a few times and always see/find something new and special. Thank you very much for bringing us and others love and joy! May the Lord continue to bless you all”

Tracey Orloff on Jun 24, 2025 said:

“What an incredible and fun way to spend the day exploring with our family!! The Mansion is amazing!”

Doug Johnston on Jun 9, 2025 said:

“This house is truly a gem. My wife, 13-yr old son and I had a blast hunting for secret doors and exploring the house. We hope to come back again and again, and plan someday to rent one of the rooms for an evening”

Thaddeus Weed from Cogent Communications, on Jun 5, 2025 said:

“Fantastic facility in remarkable surroundings. Great staff and the chef is the best. Bar none. ”

Jim Martin on May 30, 2025 said:

“Our family & friends, ranging from obsessive cell phone teenager to "will my hip and knees survive all these stairs" old folks visited the Mansion on O Street in May of 2025. The staff that warmly greeted us clearly enjoyed their profession and treated us and other visitors exceptionally. Our three hour tour weaved us through a collection of history, entertainment, literary works and art that overwhelmed the senses! The O Street Museum is a great experience for just about all walks of life, but may not be best for a really young audience. Our journey left us mentally exhausted and eager to return to find more hidden rooms and discover what we missed! ”

Cat Lahouchuc on May 29, 2025 said:

“Very cool and different and not the crowds!”

Nicole Johnson on May 27, 2025 said:

“I took my 11 yr. Old nephew and 17 yr.old niece on Memorial Day and they loved this! It was something different and fun for them to do and they really enjoyed it. I think I enjoyed it just as much as they did and I'm 52. Highly recommended for something out of the ordinary, but memorable nevertheless.”

Melinda Truesdell on May 24, 2025 said:

“By far one of the best experiences we have had when visiting Washington DC! There was something unique, and compelling behind every door. Staff were kind and helpful. Randomly meeting Tom, the owner, was icing on the cake. Thank you for preserving and sharing your treasures with the rest of us. We will come back every time we are in town!! ”

Tracy on May 19, 2025 said:

“My mom and I had a mother-daughter date there! Quite overwhelming, but a lot of fun! So many things to look at and discover! Leave no "stone" unturned and make sure to hit the patio!”

Sundae Subotich on May 18, 2025 said:

“We had an amazing time. We will definitely return. I recommend small groups so you can enjoy the experience ”

Sarah Battenfeld on May 18, 2025 said:

“Loved every bit of this adventure! My husband and I had a blast trying to find all the secret doors/rooms. We will definitely go again!”

Matthew / Amber miles on May 13, 2025 said:

“Fun day we found 15 doors ”

Charlie & Megan on May 12, 2025 said:

“5th dimension is a great room! Thanks for all the memories -Charlie + Megan."”

Jeff B. on May 12, 2025 said:

“"Great hotel room. Thanks so much. We will be back". Jeff Brown”

Sofie Couch on May 12, 2025 said:

“A fun interlude! We enjoyed exploring the many secret rooms and fun antiques and collectibles. The thematically decorated rooms and suites were a pleasure to explore, if a bit claustrophobic. :) We found the secret wine tasting room, but did not find any of the tinkerbell-sized cubbies. Next time.Noteworthy detailsMost of the curiosities are for sale! Some are affordable.”

Mariyam Saviour on May 12, 2025 said:

“Not sure how to describe this place... but if you're not into weird, wacky or random things, then the Mansion is not for you.It is a very quirky museum come hotel come antique store. We got tickets for $30 per person. It was fun exploring and walking through all the different themed rooms - a lot of the items in the mansion are very random (and on sale). There is some really cool history here - for example, Rosa Parks stayed at the Mansion for a while... as have some musicians. We had a chance to meet the owner when we first got in, and her whole life story is was very interesting to hear about.Not sure that there are many places like this in the world, so if you have a chance to visit I would recommend it. We spent about 1.5 hours here, but you certainly don't need that much time (45mins to an hour would suffice).They do have a bar and allow you to carry drinks around (if purchased from them).”