O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

Nahomy Rojas on Dec 27, 2019 said:

“It was a wonderfully unique experience! Me and my partner were so immersed in finding the doors that time flew by!”

Pam Flail on Dec 27, 2019 said:

“This museum is a total blast! There's so much too see...leave yourself a couple hours. I plan on going again!”

Michelle on Dec 25, 2019 said:

“So much fun I can't wait to return and find more hidden doors and see what I may have missed so much to look at.”

Caitrine Callison from Secondi, on Dec 21, 2019 said:

“I have written a long review which I will send after Christmas. It amounts to a love letter and my staff says it's too long but I don't care. I'll edit it and send it soon.”

Olga on Dec 18, 2019 said:

“Fabulous experience ”

Frank Terminesi on Dec 18, 2019 said:

“This was the most magical place I visited in DC. Do not pass up an opportunity to go to the Mansion.”

Jonathan Williams on Dec 18, 2019 said:

“Could not have asked for more fun and adventure. There staff was friendly and inviting in every way.”

Chuck Leavell from America's Forests and Keyboardist for the Allman Brothers & The Rolling Stones, on Dec 11, 2019 said:

“If you've never been [to the Mansion on O Street], you have just got to go there and see this place. ...There is an incredible display in the Mansion now about Mrs. Parks, and I would encourage you to go see it.

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Alethea Chatman on Dec 5, 2019 said:

“It was an awesome experience to be up close and personal with some of the people that experienced Mrs. Parks. I enjoyed the hospitality, food, and music. There were some amazing things in the Mansion that I had not seen before. Great experience.”

Stacy Harris from Bicast, on Dec 4, 2019 said:

“O Mansion is the most amazing venue and H and Ted are truly gracious hosts. Thank you for a wonderful evening!”

Jean Krivjansky on Dec 2, 2019 said:

“My husband and I had a great time. What a unique place to visit. We have never seen anything like it. The rooms are each so different and decorated beautifully! The staff is super friendly. We managed to find 17 secret doors. We are excited to come back and look for more with family when they come to visit. ”

Del Collins II on Dec 2, 2019 said:

“Awesome experience. We would absolutely do it again. Great dinner, great service, great adventure!”

Amanda Bergin on Dec 2, 2019 said:

“loved it! I just moved to DC from Boston and my Dad came down for Thanksgiving to visit. We didn't know what to expect but thought this was MEMORABLE Thanksgiving to say the least. ”

Leanne Lipton on Dec 1, 2019 said:

“This was my third time taking the secret door tour and I loved it as much as the first time.”

Giselle Bella on Dec 1, 2019 said:

“I had a superlative time! The food was just delectable and so rich in flavour from dinner to dessert. The tour was a fun and allowed my inner child to enjoy the possibilities. Again, I must give a bravo to the kitchen for the food. The entire staff where pleasant. This made the experience even more enjoyable. Gratitude, all! I shall return. ”

J Hays on Nov 30, 2019 said:

“Super fun! Our group had a good time exploring each floor and finding each other to show off what we discovered. There is A LOT to take in. It's easy to get distracted by everything there is to see and do. Would definitely recommend checking out!”

Bev Nerenberg on Nov 29, 2019 said:

“We LOVED it! So unique, so awesome, so fun!! We found 12 doors on our first visit!! ”

Megan Lott on Nov 29, 2019 said:

“The food and service were outstanding! And our whole group had a blast exploring the house. It was a festive and magical Thanksgiving celebration that we will all cherish! ”

Jeff Harris on Nov 18, 2019 said:

“fun espionage hunt and enjoyed seeing all the creatively decorated rooms, memorabilia and art work. ”

jobei-wan from Balance gym, on Nov 18, 2019 said:

“love every minute !!!!!!”

Dalal Nahle on Nov 10, 2019 said:

“So much fun!”

Rena Vakay on Nov 8, 2019 said:

“Love the stories about past guests and how the Mansion "evolved". The mansion is filled with so many , many treasures that you will never see anywhere but the mansion. ”

Len Buckley on Nov 7, 2019 said:

“Amazing venue for both a visit and a performance. ”

Mary Harris from NIH, on Nov 6, 2019 said:

“If was funny experience to find the secret passages. I did battle allergies due to another paper. But it was an adventure and amazing parts of history to see.”

Mary Harris from NIH, on Nov 6, 2019 said:

“If was funny experience to find the secret passages. I did battle allergies due to another paper. But it was an adventure and amazing parts of history to see.”

ILLIETT OJEDA on Nov 5, 2019 said:

“My family and I had a wonderful time. such a unique experience. Thank you - it was truly something I will never forget.”

Starr Horton on Oct 29, 2019 said:

“Fun and unique experience!”

Russell phimister on Oct 28, 2019 said:

“Exceptional! Fabulous intimate concert, great hospitality and fascinating, inspirational Mansion ”

Benjamin Kunstman on Oct 28, 2019 said:

“We had a terrific, intimate experience getting to see the Milk Carton Kids for their benefit show for the artists in residence program. We really enjoyed exploring the museum and all of the Halloween decorations, and look forward to visiting again and trying to track down more of the secret passages. Thanks as always for your hospitality and generosity!”

Brian on Oct 28, 2019 said:

“It was a lot of fun...really enjoyable time”

Lauran Hardin on Oct 28, 2019 said:

“Exceptional experience! The food was fantastic, the environment was exquisite and the service was professional and personal. My guests remarked that it was a one of a kind evening they will never forget.”

Stacie Banes on Oct 26, 2019 said:

“The museum was super awesome! We had the most fun getting lost and discovering new treasures at every turn. The staff was just as amazing as the museum! We will be back for sure! ”

Melanie from Griffiths, on Oct 26, 2019 said:

“Wow, the museum is packed full of many interesting items. We had a lot of fun looking for secret doors, autographed guitars and many others. My favorite was the hidden wine cellar. It's an unusual and welcome twist for DC. Highly recommend it!”

Natalie Conner on Oct 24, 2019 said:

“Take your children! Cultural history in a condensed space, yes--but what's fascinating is how every member of my family found what they were passionate about and hunkered down into their own creative space (me too!).”

Kathie lynch on Oct 21, 2019 said:

“Love this place! Always a surprise at every turn!”

Cherie Rose on Oct 16, 2019 said:

“We had an amazing time and could have stayed there all day to explore! We found 7 doors and were intrigued by all the fabulous artifacts in each room we encountered. My daughter will be living in the DC area summer of 2020 and so we will be back and can't wait. Mrs. H was nice to talk to and gave my daughter very helpful advice on finding housing in the DC area for next summer. Thank you to all those people who donate and we will be sending you Mardi Gras/New Orleans items so maybe one day we can venture into that room! ”

Alan Schmidt from retired, on Oct 11, 2019 said:

“The intrigue of searching for and finding multiple hidden passages was a delight. Finding the entrance to the wine cellar took some extra sleuthing. The eclectic room decorations enhanced the ambiance of the log cabin, Beatles, Rosa Parks, Penthouse, and other rooms. I will recommend a stay or tour to relatives.”

Pam Catindig from , on Oct 8, 2019 said:

“I have already contacted several friends and told them this is their next can't-miss destination in DC. We were fortunate to have gone when there was very little traffic and couldn't have had a better time. Absolutely fascinating. We found 12 doors in two hours! Can't wait to come back and find more. ”

Sharon Smothers on Oct 5, 2019 said:

“I loved it! The only reason we left as soon as we did was my friend has medical issues with walking. I will be back”

Laura Craver on Oct 2, 2019 said:

“We had a ball at the Mansion! We've been to D.C. before and toured many of the historical monuments and museums. We wanted to change things up this time around and we're so glad we did. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We loved the design of the many rooms and had a great time exploring. We were able to find most of the large hidden doors. We'll look forward to getting lost in the Mansion again on our next trip.”

Linda Drew on Oct 2, 2019 said:

“We LOVED the entire experience. The owner is so engaging and truly likes what he is doing! Thank you for adding to the fun.”

Elizabeth cartella on Sep 30, 2019 said:

“It must be seen to believe”

Jim Bayer on Sep 29, 2019 said:

“The museum was the perfect venue for the Bosnian cultural event. It never felt too crowded, even though there was a substantial turnout. It was enjoyable to explore the museum and search for hidden doors. I loved it!”

Amelia Iliohan from American Farm Bureau Federation , on Sep 26, 2019 said:

“Our staff absolutely loved our time at the O Mansion. This was such a cool and unique place to spend our afternoon! The staff was so welcoming and friendly. I can't wait to go back and take my friends!”

Josh D Miles from Freedom Alliance, on Sep 23, 2019 said:

“From the moment we rang the bell and the door opened we were in awe. This was our anniversary event and we could have stayed all day. We loved the interaction with the staff and with Ted. We will be back often and will bring everyone we know who is coming into town from now on!! Thank you for a truly magical day.”

Jessica Blazekovic from Burlington Dance Academy, on Sep 21, 2019 said:

“Too much fun!At first you feel overwhelmed but once you find a few secrets you start seeing things differently! We will defintely recommend this place and be back next time we are in the area! Thanks for the great afternoon!”

SONDRA FAYE STALLARD on Sep 21, 2019 said:

“An intimate evening with Jesse Colin Young. fabulous. ”

Paul Thieberger on Sep 20, 2019 said:

“Awesome as usual”

Skip Schlitzkus from Tropical Rain Barrels , on Sep 20, 2019 said:

“From the moment Ted stepped into the street, to him guiding me thru the back alley for private parking, to him giving information and getting my first cocktail, my experience was just plain EXCEPTIONAL. I've been traveling the world for 55 years, which includes 23 countries, and I've never been surrounded by such and eclectic gathering of memorabilia and incredible vibes. Floor after floor and room after room are loaded with the most unique and valuable treasures. The intimate setting where Jesse Colin Young played was perfect. 75 chairs filled with enthusiastic followers and first time believers.This is a MUST place to visit and support.Thank you, Ted.A memory forever.”

Jen Ellis on Sep 19, 2019 said:

“This was such a fun way to spend a couple hours in DC! There's so much to see it's easily something you can go to again and again. The staffs knowledge of the incredible amount of memorabilia was amazing. Who wouldn't like feeling like they're apart of their own little mystery adventure!?”

Jessica Young on Sep 7, 2019 said:

“This is the best tour I have ever been on. My daughter and I did the self-guided tour through this amazing mansion. We loved it! Definitely one of the highlights to our trip. Fun for all!! ”

Amanda Halverson on Sep 4, 2019 said:

“This place is AMAZING! If you get the chance to go, go! It was a once in a lifetime experience. I feel like you could go countless times and see something different every time. We only found 12 doors but just being immersed in the place's incredible history was worth going.”

Cardonick on Sep 2, 2019 said:

“We really enjoyed the mansion! Seeing all the different rooms and memorabilia was really interesting and a lot of fun. We only found about 5 doors and felt like we were walking in circles at times, but the experience was definitely worth it!”

Peggy on Aug 31, 2019 said:

“Coolest place ever!!! We had an amazing time searching for hidden doors and treasures.”

Ivana on Aug 29, 2019 said:

“Came with a friend for a book presentation by the author and very much enjoyed it. It was really great!”

Cloe on Aug 28, 2019 said:

“The museum was amazing and totally one-of-a-kind! It is a hidden gem in D.C. that deserves much more recognition than it has. It's a place that I now want to bring any visiting guests.”

James rochester from Jaguar land rover, on Aug 24, 2019 said:

“The o street mansion offers the unique experience to live out everyone's childhood dream of exploring a vast mansion with secret passages. It however also to my surprise was full of historical significance ,knowledge and memorabilia which is ALL available for purchase. The only letdown for me is that I didn't find all the doors!!, but I'll definitely be back. ”

Tallah Tracy on Aug 22, 2019 said:

“What a hidden gem! This is a crazy, wonderful, secret hotel and museum. We did the Espionage Treasure Hunt, and really appreciated that it made us slow down and enjoy the space. Our family spent two hours, but easily could have spent the day. Love that the purchase of art and collectibles supports the arts. Our 19 year old son joined us. He is a difficult one to impress. He was impressed. Now we are hoping to book a room when we visit next year. The owners and staff were delightful people, as well. ”

Irene Galioto on Aug 21, 2019 said:

“What a magnificent day I enjoyed with my 7 year old granddaughter. We were excited to find 26 doors on our first visit. More visits will definitely be on our agenda. ”

Molly on Aug 21, 2019 said:

“We had so much fun! There was so much to see and the rooms were filled with such interesting memorabilia. We found around 10 hidden doors and those were great. We took our time and really enjoyed it. Would like to come back for dinner or some other tour and bring our friends. Staff were friendly and there was a good vibe. Very cool place. ”

Kim Bufkin on Aug 20, 2019 said:

“Absolutely recommend! Kids are still talking about our visit, happy memories made! ”

Deborah Siegel on Aug 16, 2019 said:

“My 11 year old nephew and I had such a fun time searching the mansion for secret doors and exploring the rooms. We cant wait to come back and find more doors! This was a great alternative to the usual museums and a great way to spend some tome together. ”

Courtney Owens on Aug 15, 2019 said:

“I brought 3 twelve year old girls and they had an absolute blast at the mansion. Such a memorable day! The owners could not be any nicer and went out of their way to make the girls feel special. This is the place for you if you have a creative, fun and open mind. This is not the place for anyone who has a closed mind ”

Nurani Chandra on Aug 15, 2019 said:

“The experience was beyond our expectation. The thrill of finding the secret doors was even better. We spent nearly 2 hours available to us but probably Would have required another 4 to go over all the collections. Amazing indeed.”

Dan on Aug 12, 2019 said:

“My parents were in town to visit, and I did not know what to think about the Mansion ahead of time. We had a wonderful time exploring this truly unique house/museum. Finding 6 secret doors is not bad, right? I would highly recommend this activity for anyone - tourist or local - as a great excursion in DC that keeps you thinking rather than just looking.”

Jodie on Aug 11, 2019 said:

“Fun place to spend an afternoon with the family. ”

Andrew Kowal, MD on Aug 10, 2019 said:

“It was simply an amazing experience for us and our children. They still haven't stopped talking about it and already want to return to DC just so they can find more hidden secret doors. Thank you !”

Rebecca Wilson on Aug 8, 2019 said:

“This was a wonderful way to spend some fun time with our family. The opportunity to spend some time speaking with the owners made it even more special.”

Monica Gonzalez on Aug 7, 2019 said:

“Great Museum”

Suzi on Aug 7, 2019 said:

“Astounding! Creative! A "must" see and do experience. Splurge and take the private tour! Definitely worth every penny and every minute!”

Meredith Page on Aug 6, 2019 said:

“What a wild place! Hard to believe it seems to be virtually unknown up here in Baltimore, I'll try and spread the word;)”

Amanda Crose on Aug 5, 2019 said:

“Everything yesterday was phenomenal, the food was exceptional and everyone had a great time.”

Barry Brenig on Aug 3, 2019 said:

“Dinner event was in the wine cellar to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation. We were made to feel special. ”

Sheryl Titus on Aug 2, 2019 said:

“Interesting adventure for all ages. Kept my 16 year old granddaughter's interest and she engaged her Dad. Great time you won't find duplicated elsewhere.”

Shannon T. on Jul 31, 2019 said:

“My family did the Secret Door tour. My husband and I loved looking at all the items for sale and looking for the secret doors. Our two teenagers noted that it was the best part of their trip to Washington. My daughter would love to live there. I highly recommend visiting. If you are taking your children to many of the museums it would be great to break it up and plan a visit to the Mansion on O Street in the middle of your trip. ”

Marissa Dakin on Jul 29, 2019 said:

“can't miss experience in DC”

Franceska Wilde on Jul 28, 2019 said:

“An amazing and completely unique "museum + more." The secret door tour was fun and completely engaged my 3 teens (and me! -- though they "lost" me!) for well over an hour; that is, before they discovered the vintage pinball machines. Many many quarters later, and without regrets, we'll be returning. FDW”

Lisa Seniura on Jul 24, 2019 said:

“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience for us. We will definitely be back. We appreciated all your hospitality.”

Martha Tyndall on Jul 23, 2019 said:

“The whole family enjoyed the chance to explore this unique place. ”

RUSSEL PETERSON from MY KITCHEN MAGICIAN INC., on Jul 23, 2019 said:

“I took my two grandsons to both the Espionage Hunt and Magic show. Five stars for both. The grandsons are 8 and 11 and along with my wif, they and my daughter and her husband happily explored a magical world. Never knowing quite where you were or how to get back from whence you came! And..an amazing visual treat greeted you around each new corner and through each of the many hidden doors. It is an amazingly eclectic melange of art work, kitsch, and some really beautiful one of a kind items - and - they are all for sale...and reasonably priced. It has the largest selection of one of a kind guitars signed by some of the greatest artists of our times. But, as amazing as the tour was, the Magic Show with Rich Bloch totally made the day for all of us. We were even included in his act and had a fantastic time. His magic and slight of hand will amaze you, but his act left me in tears of laughter. Rich is a Master Showman and we look forward to seeing his act again. I hope they can schedule in some more showtimes!”

Joseph Inabnet from Inabnet Court Reporting, on Jul 22, 2019 said:

“I didn't know ahead of time what a magical place I was visiting as I was focused on seeing Rich Bloch perform his wonderful comedy/magic routine. As a result, I was disappointed that I didn't allow time beforehand to begin exploration of this wonderful place known as The Mansion. Rest assured on my next visit, I will allow time to tour the Mansion and learn of its many secrets. The staff was absolutely wonderful, and I look forward to interacting with them again. And Rich Bloch was amazing, as always!”

James Campbell on Jul 21, 2019 said:

“This was just amazing. I only wish our group had allotted more time to explore all that was there. One could spend hours there. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this as a must see in DC”

Louis Rivera on Jul 21, 2019 said:

“Fun, especially if you are obsessive-compulsive like me! Needed to find one more door! Arts and pop focus and eclectic style was fun too! ”

Mohaimin Al Aoun on Jul 19, 2019 said:

“Great!”

Bill Butz on Jul 18, 2019 said:

“Ted is a marvelous host, engaged with the guests, offering bits of hidden door guidance with wry humor. My two kids and two eight year-old twin grandaughters visiting from New Zealand were enthralled. I was on post-surgery crutches and Ted guided me around. Couldn't be better.”

Kimberly Whitehead from Public Knowledge, on Jul 16, 2019 said:

“We the staff of Public Knowledge enjoyed our time exploring the museum! Lots of interesting items, as well as history. Enjoyed looking for the secret doors lol! You are very creative in how you place the items throughout the mansion on the treasure hunt list. Thanks for the fun experience.”

Jane Hsiao on Jul 15, 2019 said:

“Terrific activity for family with teenagers!”

Erin Song on Jul 9, 2019 said:

“It was amazing. My boyfriend normally doesn't get so excited about activities but he was SO determined to find the secret doors we ended up staying almost 3 hours and found 9 secret doors. It's a workout looking for these secret doors. We were SO TIRED afterward.”

Linda Moreno on Jul 8, 2019 said:

“OMG, what a wonderful experience! Every nook & cranny is filled with remarkable items and so much memorabilia . We loved the music, guitars, Rosa Parks room (really every room) and the founder and her partner are so friendly. We loved the experience and intend to return again. We even purchased an item, so much fun. We even sang Beatle songs all the way back to our hotel.”

Elliot Boyle on Jul 6, 2019 said:

“Very cool”

Jenna Reese on Jul 5, 2019 said:

“Awesome!”

Michael McCurry on Jul 5, 2019 said:

“Go! Do this! It was truly great! Myself, my wife and our 2 teenagers all enjoyed the Mansion. The adventure of looking for the secret doors would have been enough but there is so very much more. The Mansion is filled with curiosities, hundreds of signed guitars, photos and paintings and statues and toys and furniture and waaaay too much to describe here. It is a feast for the senses. Not to mention the 2 story log cabin built inside! (We found 4 hidden doors and a secret passage in there.). The staff was super friendly and helpful and even more the other visitors were having as much fun as we were and we traded clues about hidden panels. I can't say enough good things. This is great for all ages!"”

Rachel Orvig on Jul 3, 2019 said:

“The most amazing museum and experience I've ever had! I made a mistake with not allowing my self more time! Would love to come back and spend the whole day! Nkaiso is an amazing person and really goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has everything they need to really enjoy their experience!!! ”

Helena Kinane on Jul 2, 2019 said:

“Such an amazing experience! There was so much detail put into everything there and every room was different. Definitely will be back again!”

Nancy Clark-Gonyea from Eastern Virginia Medical School, on Jul 1, 2019 said:

“Today's event was spectacular! To bring such a diverse group to your space was so much fun for me. Some reminded me of country bumpkins who had never been to the big city before! Everyone was in awe and they were so impressed with the venue, the food, the desserts (oh my!) and the fun Ted provided with the history of the house and his insights into H's designs. We had an incredible time and will be back - as a group and individually for sure.”

Jennifer Monson on Jul 1, 2019 said:

“We had a great time! Exciting fun searching for hidden doors and treasures!”

Jean Wiskowski on Jun 27, 2019 said:

“ESO our host was fantastic! He gave us extra time during our tour once we came back downstairs and you can tell how passionate he is about what he does and about the home. Wonderful experience.”

Jean Wiskowski on Jun 27, 2019 said:

“ESO our host was fantastic! He gave us extra time during our tour once we came back downstairs and you can tell how passionate he is about what he does and about the home. Wonderful experience.”

Wendy Richardson from Preeminent PR, on Jun 25, 2019 said:

“Phenomenal every thing from the staff to the memorabilia is/was phenomenal!!!”

Debra Webb on Jun 23, 2019 said:

“My sister , who has lived in Arlington for over 34 years, found the mansion online. We took my 15 year old granddaughter there. It was so much fun. We all loved the house. There is so much to see, and it??s all so interesting. We found 11 of the 70 secret doors. We spent at least three hours in the house. The owners are very nice. I recommend it to my friends, for a fun adventure ”