O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

Frances meyer on Mar 18, 2022 said:

“Very eclectic, we spent hours going thru the numerous rooms. Very enjoyable experience. We even found tinker bell. Glad we came! ”

Renee Gibson on Mar 14, 2022 said:

“Our first visit here (definitely not the last) and absolutely was enchanted! Had so much fun discovering doors, rooms and artifacts. I would love to see a room checklist given to guests at the beginning just to check them off and see what we missed/how many rooms we actually found, so I could go hunting more the next time! ”

Mary Sciotto on Feb 25, 2022 said:

“Awesome! I brought my sister here as a surprise for her birthday. She is an Agatha Christie fan and loved the mystery of the secret doors. We found 12! The mansion is beautiful. Thank you for a wonderfully fun experience!”

Robin Rouse on Feb 23, 2022 said:

“Wow, this place is so AWESOME! It's truly unlike anything we've ever experienced. Honestly, if you visited every day for a month and stayed three hours, you would still not see everything. At times it was a little overwhelming; so much to see WHILE trying to find secret doors/rooms. The secret doors lead you to totally different spaces; it somehow seems to be never-ending! We just wish it had been a little less crowded; we didn't get a chance to "find" some of the doors because people came through them! But even that was a bit of a thrill, having a wall suddenly open up next to us. A visit earlier in the day might have been a better bet where that's concerned. Being a boomer, this place brought up all sorts of memories and nostalgia and trips through history. If you're a museum lover, you will absolutely love the mansion. If you just like a challenge, you'll absolutely love the mansion. If you were around anywhere near the 60s and 70s, your heart will swell! (But it's not all for older folks!) And I had champagne, so ... :)”

Samantha on Feb 22, 2022 said:

“I had such a fun time exploring the mansion and learning about its history. I've lived in DC for three years and wish I'd gone sooner. You could easily spend two to three hours visiting and still not find all the secret doors. Great for group events and solo excursions any time of year. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend. ”

Cathy & Tony Ramstetter from Prestige AV & Creative Services, on Feb 22, 2022 said:

“We enjoyed exploring the mansion; it was fascinating to see memorabilia next to dishes or books or promotional knickknacks. SUCH a collection. Finding secret doors and seeing what was behind was an added bonus. Exploring in a small group would be fun to work together or do a game of some sort...but we had the best time by ourselves! AND: we met Ted. THANK YOU, Ted, for sharing YOUR story, and H's vision and work to bring the Mansion to life. We are grateful and look forward to seeing you again when we next come to DC. ”

Lori Stultz on Feb 21, 2022 said:

“We loved everything about the Mansion -- the story, the collections, the art, and of course, the doors!”

Wendy Snyder on Feb 21, 2022 said:

“Great time with our 10 year old grandson and his best friend. The Mansion is a treasure no matter how old you are or how many times you've been there. ”

Eileen Nicholson on Feb 21, 2022 said:

“I brought my daughter and two daughter's in law and one granddaughter for a girls day to celebrate their birthdays. We had a wonderful time. We found 12 secret doors!!! Great day! Thank you H and Ted.”

Christa Graham on Feb 20, 2022 said:

“This was the most incredible experience. There was so much to see and each room elicited a different emotion, some were of awe, some of nostalgia, some of surprise. It was a most personal and entertaining visit. We already look forward to returning next year when we are again in the Washington area. ”

Heidi Hawkins on Feb 20, 2022 said:

“Never been to such a cool place!!!”

Deborah Anderson - Charlotte, NC on Feb 19, 2022 said:

“Fun family experience!”

Shelli Sotiro - Leonardtown, MD on Feb 19, 2022 said:

“A spectacular array of rooms and objects! We knew we were going to an historic townhouse with lots of objects and hidden doors. We didn't realize that it's a combined four row houses with artistry in every inch and it is basically also an operating hotel, so most of the rooms are bedrooms, each decorated uniquely - some French provincial, some art deco, some Bohemian, and others just an eclectic mix of styles, textures, prints and knick knacks. It was fun. We found seven of the secret doorways into other rooms, and that gave our boys a thrill. The owners happened to be on site during our tour, and we really enjoyed a few minutes of conversation with this incredible, intelligent, wordly and other-worldly, culturally diverse couple! A separate experience to my liking would be a tea time chat with H and her wonderful partner in crime! A visual smorgasborg!!”

Tugce Aldemir - State College, PA on Feb 18, 2022 said:

“It was so much fun to explore the rooms. Each room has a different story to tell. We especially fell in love with one of the rooms, where we hope to stay as guests in the future.”

Seo Yeon Yoon - San Francisco, CA on Feb 18, 2022 said:

“A treasure trove of some of the most unique collections in the town, it's a great experience for anyone who stays curious and loves learning.”

Cathy Spisak - Plainville, CT on Feb 18, 2022 said:

“Would definitely go back. I didnt see all the rooms”

Kelly Sparling - Toronto, Canada on Feb 18, 2022 said:

“So much fun and so eclectic! so much to adventure and see, everything was really cool to walk through and look at.”

Jaxson Benjamin on Feb 17, 2022 said:

“Great experience! Appreciated the flexibility in learning moments from the intro video, staff, and scannable videos. Will be back soon!”

Amelia Kays on Feb 16, 2022 said:

“I have lived in DC for eight years ands never heard of the Mansion until a month ago. I want to tell everyone I know how special it is but I don't want them discovering any secrets I didn't! This was a wonderful Valentines Day event - very memorable.”

Stephanie Aument on Feb 14, 2022 said:

“Great experience and so much fun! We were 9 people, multi-generational, and everyone agreed it was a great way to spend the afternoon. So much to look at, with details to entertain everyone. ”

Deborah Winkler on Feb 13, 2022 said:

“I became so interested in the wood, glass, interior design, objects and artifacts that I almost forgot to look for the secret doors. What fun!!”

Lynne E Markowitz on Feb 7, 2022 said:

“Very fun experience. Loved looking at the art, guitars, and looking for the secret doors.”

Kelli Cutting on Jan 31, 2022 said:

“My husband, my son, and I had a wonderful time at The Mansion. We would have loved to have a list of all the rooms because we feel like we may have missed something. ”

Dawn Mulqueen on Jan 26, 2022 said:

“Even my husband admitted that it was a really cool place! My young adult children loved it. A great time was had by all! ”

Reny Morris from RM Enterprises, on Jan 7, 2022 said:

“This was the best event I have ever attended. I don't know where to begin: food, decor, entertainment, staff. I wish there were more stars than 5!”

Lulabella on Jan 7, 2022 said:

“We LOVED This place!! My family and I had a blast - can't wait to come back. ”

Secondi Consignment on Jan 6, 2022 said:

“My Christmas Party was held last week at the Mansion at O Street. In thirty-five years in business I have only returned to a venue twice for our party--The O Street Mansion was such a hit with my staff in 2019 that we came back. This is a very, very special place! The mansion itself is filled with such things as a guitar signed by all the original Rolling Stones, a Miss America tiara, and innumerable works of art. There is so much to see here, it is hard to tell if you are in a museum or on a treasure hunt. And if this didn't intrigue our group there are 80 hidden doors to find. We had 45 minutes to explore the mansion before dinner and it was hard to regroup in the dining room because we were all having so much fun.Dinner was even better than our last one here. The caprese salad was amazing and our vegetarian and chicken entrees were as tasty as they were beautiful. We had all sorts of dietary needs in our group (no red meat, no fish, no mushrooms, vegan only, vegetarian, etc etc). Our meal was planned bearing all this in mind thanks to the patience and expertise of Madison and the chef.Madison coordinated everything and could not have possibly been more gracious. She stayed until the end of the evening- a very long day for her, I am sure. She was wonderful.The chef, and the servers Luigi and Forenzio, were absolutely excellent. We couldn't have asked for a more professional staff.The geniuses behind this magical mansion, H and her husband Ted, have created magic in downtown Washington DC. Magic, joy, and a place like no other.Just go.”

Michelle on Jan 1, 2022 said:

“I wasn't sure what to expect because the website was so hard to navigate and find the NYE event we were interested in, but pleasantly surprised at the experience when we got there. Delicious treats were available and a chocolate fondue fountain. My husband and I explored for about 2 hours and found about 12 doors including the wine cellar. We couldn't find any tiny doors though. We'll have to come back to find those! ”

Luz Pelaez Lowe - US on Dec 30, 2021 said:

“I loved the museum. It had wonderful items from different eras. Looking for the doors was an adventure. We were in the room where Rosa Parks stayed as a guest. History ”

Shellie Lambert on Dec 30, 2021 said:

“Very unique & creative experience! Everyone was very accommodating & pleasant as well. I would come back again for another fun time. Thank you for all you do! ”

Kevin Lawrence on Dec 29, 2021 said:

“Awesome place. Super fun ”

Jaren Hafen - US on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“So much character and the hosts are friendly and helpful”

Amanda DiLorenzo - Gainesville, FL on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“Book for an early time in the day so you can fully explore the mansion. It's mystifying and so fun to get lost in”

Jennifer Patterson Fort - Lauderdale, FL on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This is a wonderful experience. There are several different secret doors and winding turns that takes you on an adventure. It's almost like you're transported through history to different locations and periods of time. Good bang for your buck. Make sure you find the wine cellar it's a real treat!”

Scott Baker - Madison Heights, VA on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“An awsome experience. So much to see and explore. Everywhere we looked there was something new and unique. Looking for secret doors was reminiscent of going on an Easter Egg hunt as a child.”

Nici Vigh - US on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This is a really cool place to visit. Make sure you separate from other guests so you can find your own hidden doors.”

Andrea Prieto Mavares - VE on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This was s gift for my boyfriend and we loved it! It was a lot a fun”

Kelli Risch - US on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“Fun experience, we loved trying to find all the secret doors!”

Lorraine Madden - Hanover, PA on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This is an experience that is totally what you make of it, in a really good way! We originally wanted to find all of the secret doors, but became enchanted with the experience of each room, every floor, and making sure we visited each brickstone (we almost missed one!). There is no reason to not enjoy, because it's self guided and self described. Do you want to soak in the memorabilia?, the original art works?, the design elements?, the secret doors?, the unique ambiance of each room? There's a lot to appreciate here, including the historic relevance of this location and its ties to Mrs Rosa Parks and so many other persons. And the staff are incredible and super friendly, we enjoyed talking with them! This was a fabulous, way outside the typical DC tourist destination, which made it even more special and enjoyable!!”

Dayna Ehrenberger - US on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This was such a fun adventure! Looking for the doors and absorbing the artwork was a lot to take in and it was fun. Enjoy!!”

Cristy Mette - Easton, PA on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“Plan to explore all day!”

Barry Hextall - Bingfield, United Kingdom on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“A very enjoyable Sunday morning. The house has an amazing history and the stories were well told.”

Virginia Miracle - Austin, TX on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This place is perfect for intriguing a whole family. I stayed with my 9 year old, but my teenager enjoyed being able to explore on his own, discover the secret doors and spot some of the magical possessions in H & Ted's massive collection. Ted kindly showed me some amazing footage on his phone after I expressed interest in one of the bands who've visited! This is a delightful adventure with different layers or aspects of significance depending on your age.”

Zaraith on Dec 17, 2021 said:

“Everything was very nice!Staff very friendly.Decoration was incredible.Amazing experience!!!”

Caitrine Callison from Secondi, Inc., on Dec 16, 2021 said:

“My Christmas Party was held last week at the Mansion at O Street. In thirty-five years in business I have only returned to a venue twice for our party--The O Street Mansion was such a hit with my staff in 2019 that we came back. This is a very, very special place! The mansion itself is filled with such things as a guitar signed by all the original Rolling Stones, a Miss America tiara, and innumerable works of art. There is so much to see here, it is hard to tell if you are in a museum or on a treasure hunt. And if this didn't intrigue our group there are 80 hidden doors to find. We had 45 minutes to explore the mansion before dinner and it was hard to regroup in the dining room because we were all having so much fun.Dinner was even better than our last one here. The caprese salad was amazing and our vegetarian and chicken entrees were as tasty as they were beautiful. We had all sorts of dietary needs in our group (no red meat, no fish, no mushrooms, vegan only, vegetarian, etc etc). Our meal was planned bearing all this in mind thanks to the patience and expertise of Madison and the chef.Madison coordinated everything and could not have possibly been more gracious. She stayed until the end of the evening- a very long day for her, I am sure. She was wonderful.The chef, and the servers Luigi and Forenzio, were absolutely excellent. We couldn't have asked for a more professional staff.The geniuses behind this magical mansion, H and her husband Ted, have created magic in downtown Washington DC. Magic, joy, and a place like no other.Just go.”

Jacob Burchfield on Dec 14, 2021 said:

“The Museum was a very cool experience. A lot of rooms and a lot of stuff to see in each of them. Each room had its own theme and looking for the secret doors were half the fun! Kept us looking and wondering around every corner. A Must See if anyone visits the DC area. ”

Aaliyah Greek on Dec 12, 2021 said:

“It was an amazing! The host were amazingly friendly. They knew a lot about the house! The secret doors where awesome! The hidden things on the way was awesome! ”

Lori on Dec 11, 2021 said:

“Better than expected! Loved the vibe and decor! Enjoyed meeting the owners! Will definitely be back!”

Lance Tracey on Dec 6, 2021 said:

“Lez Zeplin is always great and to see them that up close is a fantastic experience. Thanks for all you do to make this happen!”

James Sandefur on Dec 5, 2021 said:

“This is the way to see a concert, Lez Zeppelin in this case. We saw them the previous night in a large venue, which was really good, but being a small venue and close to the band made this performance at the Mansion on O Street special. You could tell that the band members were also having a good time. Awesome night.”

Teresa Griffin on Dec 4, 2021 said:

“We had a lot of fun! We found five secret doors (7 if you include the two hidden compartments...) and had a lot of fun exploring. Thanks for making our DC visit memorable!”

Virginia Miracle - Austin, TX on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This place is perfect for intriguing a whole family. I stayed with my 9 year old, but my teenager enjoyed being able to explore on his own, discover the secret doors and spot some of the magical possessions in H & Ted's massive collection. Ted kindly showed me some amazing footage on his phone after I expressed interest in one of the bands who've visited! This is a delightful adventure with different layers or aspects of significance depending on your age.”

Kevin Commodore Jr - York, PA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“Awesome and fun experience ! Very educational and also something optimistic to do in DC ! If you are looking for fun things to do , take a awesome tour through a cool mansion!!!”

Barbara Steele - Hershey, PA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This was a magical and fun experience. We loved exploring on our own and finding the secrets doors. Can't wait to do it again!”

Jacklyn Brown - US on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“If you're in the area this is a must see!! We had so SO much fun doing the rock and roll scavenger hunt and looking for the hidden doors! We definitely want to come back. You could go many times and still see something different for sure. Also it is a hotel so you can stay there. A very unique one at that. How fun would it be to stay overnight there!? Although I can't imagine staying more than one night, as it would be too overwhelming for me with the amount of nostalgia each room holds! It's wonderful the collection of items this place holds! From the lobby, bar area, function room to all the guest rooms, every inch of this place is filled with memorabilia - And you can purchase just about everything in the hotel. Great date night idea for all ages! This was a surprise gift experience for my husbands 61st birthday and he wasn't sure what to expect when we first arrived. Then our experience began and we spent an entire afternoon looking for the items on our list and all the doors we could find. We did pretty well - even found the very hidden beautiful wine cellar!! But we did spend 4 hours! Depending on your child: Children may get overwhelmed or not find it interesting as it may feel like going through an antique or consignment store to them - although with that being said searching for the hidden doors which are not easy to always find may keep their interest and find the whole experience FuN for them - I'm sure of that much! We also met the owner's husband who was so kind and had a few stories to tell us. He assured us as well as other staff that if you really needed a hint they would be sure to help you out - but what fun would that be!? Just enjoy the experience!”

James Grier - Hampton, VA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This place is absolutely amazing. I'm certain we didn't find all the secrets but what we did find was great. And the collection was superb, I wanted all of it. Will definitely return every time I'm back in DC.”

Connor Merryman - Severna Park, MD on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“Lots of fine and will be returning to find more hidden doors!”

Luke Modlinsky - Merrimack, NH on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“The museum was great fun! Lots of space to explore, & some very unique trinkets/artwork. If you're looking for a quirky excursion, this is the perfect spot!”

Michael And Christina Pesce - New York, NY on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This was a fun experience very unique to the average tourist activity. My husband and I loved the exploration for the mansion.”

David Duplessis from Tennessee Photographs, on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“What a wonderful experience! So much to see it's a little overwhelming. We hope to return and explore even more and stay in a couple of the rooms. Thanks so much!D. Duplessis”

Sarah Ford Norma Jean Rahn on Nov 28, 2021 said:

“We had the best time ever. The Chocolate tray was amazing. In all my years I have never enjoyed a museum as much as I did at the O Street Museum. We were welcomed the most friendly staff. Thank you so much for a truly unique and tremendous experience.”

Cynthia thrasher on Nov 27, 2021 said:

“Didn't know what to expect, had great time. Will come back. Even found a pipe stand that was was awesome and bought it”

joan cromwell on Nov 26, 2021 said:

“It's a must see in DC. ”

Gigi Atkinson on Nov 26, 2021 said:

“Everyone was so gracious Loved everything about the museum. I will come back every time I am inDC. I will probably plan my next trip based off the events at the O”

Laura on Nov 15, 2021 said:

“We had such a great time. We loved that we were free to explore the mansion on our own and at our own pace. It was such a cool place and finding the secret passageways was the best part.”

T Sistare on Nov 14, 2021 said:

“The Champagne and sweets were fantastic, really made the event special. We loved all the rooms, so much to see and interesting things to look at.”

Harmony Flora from Carnegie Hall West Virgnia, on Nov 8, 2021 said:

“This was a fun experience. The Mansion is so eclectic- there was so much to see! Would like to have a "secret door check list" with a short general description of each door, that did not give away any locations- so we knew which ones we had not found yet. And could keep track of the ones we did.”

John Gary Barrett on Nov 8, 2021 said:

“First visit by my family to the Mansion and it was wonderful. We spent 2 hours exploring on a Sunday afternoon and could have spent a lot more. The wandering complexity of the spaces, huge volume and diversity of things, fantastic decoration throughout were absolutely wonderful. Our kids - 13 1nd 15 - had a laser-like focus on finding secret doors (found 8!) while my wife and I spent a little more time enjoying the experience. Delighted that we went, strongly recommend it to others and we will certainly be back!”

Sherry Knutson - Tacoma, WA on Nov 5, 2021 said:

“So much fun! And, so much to see, explore and find.”

Enirah Joseph - Silver Spring, MD on Nov 5, 2021 said:

“I had so much fun looking for all the hidden doors and overall touring each room.”

J LeAnne Booker on Oct 4, 2021 said:

“The Mansion is DC's best kept secret! I have found a new artist that I love and a person who knew Rosa Parks! It is a wealth of History.”

Rasheema Y Messina on Sep 28, 2021 said:

“Great experience, just wish we could have found more hidden doors.”

Dwayne on Sep 23, 2021 said:

“The team went above and beyond to make our wedding truly exceptional and memorable. Our guests were amazed by the venue. They loved all the memorabilia and searching for hidden doors. The food was amazing. People are still talking about the omelets and the salmon. And each staff member was wonderful and engaging. Was the perfect day! ”

Rebecca on Sep 21, 2021 said:

“We didn't really know what to expect, but we had a great time exploring the mansion. We can't wait to come back and stay as hotel guests.”

Terry D Green on Sep 19, 2021 said:

“Had a great time. Would gladly come back.”

Lauren Kaiser on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“We attended the Rock N' Roll hunt and had a blast! It was a great birthday event to bring friends to and search the mansion to find historic rock n' roll memorabilia and try to find secret doors! We didn't know what to expect really but spent well over two hours exploring and enjoyed every second of it!”

Christen Thomas - Silver Spring, MD on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“Had a great time exploring the mansion! Will definitely be back to find more doors :)”

Sarah Bromley - Port Saint Lucie, FL on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“There is so much to see, something for every age, every interest.”

Rebecca Fracassi - Cheektowaga, NY on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“Really great time. Will be coming back and counting to make sure we found all the secret doors. Such a fun experience for someone looking for a unique experience.”

Alex on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“The staff was super nice, it was great to get some initially info about the Do's and Don'ts of the tour. They gave enough info to pique the curiosity then set you free throughout the mansion. Definitely has you looking through every book and cranny, while admiring some of the famous figures who stayed within the hotel. Definitely recommend this to everyone in the area or visiting! Thank you!”

Alex on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“The staff was super nice, it was great to get some initially info about the Do's and Don'ts of the tour. They gave enough info to pique the curiosity then set you free throughout the mansion. Definitely has you looking through every book and cranny, while admiring some of the famous figures who stayed within the hotel. Definitely recommend this to everyone in the area or visiting! Thank you!”

Maria Raggousis on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“A truly fascinating and fabulous experience. Highly recommend getting lost among the themed rooms, secret doors, and unique art!”

K Allen Griffy on Sep 11, 2021 said:

“I LOVED the Secret Door Tour! It was so much fun, and it was really cool helping and being helped by other visitors. I'm recommending the Mansion on O Street to everyone!”

Emily Perez - Lancaster, PA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“You'll have a great time looking for secret doors, that's for sure!”

Grace Whelan - Brighton, MI on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Had a great time!”

Valerie Eden - Frederick, MD on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“A great find in a great location! Must see!”

Debbra Haven - New York, NY on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“thank you!”

Jessica Cmelo Nagan - Westchester, IL on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Fun, out of the box experience.”

Sasha Seco - Miami, FL on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“So fun, especially for kids and family over 3 years old!”

Meghan Devlin - Tinton Falls, NJ on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“This was such a unique and fun experience!”

Rashid Thigpen - NY, United States on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Definitely should attend, you will not regret it. Good luck finding everything it makes it worthwhile. Also it's rich in history.”

Shawna Garcia - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“I have 3 kids 11, 8, and 1. They all loved it. I carried the baby on my back and he was silent enjoying the experience. Definitely a must do.”

Maureen Moore - Tucson, AZ on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Met Ted himself very friendly and informative”

Dawn Taylor - Nottingham, MD on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Awesome Experience!!! This is a must see for everyone no matter the age! An experience like no other. We had so much fun exploring and finding secret rooms and hidden doors. I want to go back again as a guest in the hotel.”

Guillermo A Menjivar - Springfield, VA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Great place to spend a Saturday”

Sacha Chadwick - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“What a lovely and wonderful experience! It was excellent walking around and discovering all the secret rooms and fun nicknacks.”

Krystle Bersch - Sacramento, CA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“So much fun here! Explored for 90 minutes and could have spent many more hours there. Every time I found a hidden door, it was exciting.”

Jennifer Micoleau - Portland, ME on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Amazing! So fun for all ages. My kids are 7 and 10. We were told finding 3 doors was better than average. We found 11!!!! Of course that leaves 59 to go. We will definitely be back!”

Yasmin Abdullah - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“This place is amazing the host a very nice. An excellent idea for a family trip!”

Gina Durante - Tustin, CA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“We really enjoyed touring the mansion and learning its history. So much to see and the hosts are full of interesting information.”