O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

alexis serbin on Jul 15, 2023 said:

“Was very fun and interesting and there's so much more to the mansion than we found so i'm excited to go back!!”

Lauren Metzler on Jul 10, 2023 said:

“I took a nine-year-old and had a grand time exploring and looking for secret doors. There is so much to see, it feels like you're in an I Spy book. Every surface is covered in pictures, books, records and all kinds of memorabilia. I think it would be overwhelming to stay as a hotel guest, but it is a fabulous place! We stayed about two hours and found 15 doors. ”

Megan Synek on Jun 29, 2023 said:

“Samantha was really great at getting us set up to explore, and the museum was so interesting and fun to walk around. We even found about 10 secret doors! I definitely want to come back and maybe even stay in a room for a night! I'm telling everyone I know to plan a few hours (and some $$$) here when they visit DC! Really loved the additional information on Rosa Park's' connection to the house.”

Crystal Howard from NCSU, on Jun 26, 2023 said:

“It was so much fun! I highly recommend everyone to check out the Museum!”

Sally Stigall on Jun 22, 2023 said:

“What a hidden gem! We loved our experience at the museum. The secret door experience was so much fun, we found 25 doors and Tinker Bell! We had the opportunity to speak with Ted (one of the owners) when we were finished and got some of the back story, so interesting! Don't be in a rush to get through this one, take your time and look closely, once you start finding the doors you'll be so excited to see where they lead you. ”

Cathleen Taylor from Oklahoma 4-H, on Jun 21, 2023 said:

“The clues were a little hard for the teens but everyone had a great time and loved exploring and finding the secret doors. I bring a group every year and I will definitely be back! ”

Nicole Hellard on Jun 17, 2023 said:

“We had such a fun time at the museum! We found several secret doors, screamed with fright in the Halloween room and ooo'd and ahhh'd around every single corner. What a truly one of a kind place and experience! Definitely on the must do list every trip! ”

Ginger on Jun 12, 2023 said:

“Absolutely amazing!!! I will definitely be coming back!!!”

Judith Harris on Jun 11, 2023 said:

“The museum was the highlight of our trip. It was the last place we visited before returning home and it was surely the best saved til last. My 9 year old grandson enjoyed playing a sleuth. Highly recommended as a place of interest.”

Debra siemonsma on Jun 11, 2023 said:

“Would like a little hints card that says how many secret doors on each floor. Also a list of rooms on each floor. We only saw rooms on the first section moved on and fortunately people told us about several rooms we missed. Loved everything we found. ”

Margie on May 30, 2023 said:

“We had the most amazing time! The mansion was so much fun with so many things to see, do and find!! Truly, a one of a kind place and worthy of 10 stars!!”

george hedrick on May 30, 2023 said:

“Very enjoyable day! Since our visit, I've been recommending friends to take the tour.”

Jeff Haardt on May 29, 2023 said:

“The whole experience was fantastic. My wife and I brought our visiting Aunt for the museum. We spent four hours exploring as many rooms as we could and I really endeavored to find secret doors. Between my wife and I we found 17. Very proud of ourselves but also know we only scratched the surface. Definitely planning a return trip and gave it a review on Trip Advisor. Thanks for a wonderful Experience.”

PATRICIA RUTH BRAGAYRAC on May 29, 2023 said:

“Very organized. Very good attendants”

Lyl Rose on May 27, 2023 said:

“WOW X TEN!! This place is super cool. Super bizarre! Super fun and just an all around amazing experience! Just GO! You won't be sorry.”

Mustafa Rasuli on May 27, 2023 said:

“What an amazing experience for us and the kids. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place, the staff, and the amount of fun we had.The decorations and rooms are unique and wonderful, pictures don't do justice to actually being there. Each room and each level is an adventure. So many little things that you notice and you could literally spend hours and hours just in one room if you wanted.The secret door hunt was so fun and engaging. One of the best experiences we have had as a family together. We must have spent 3-4 hours and it went by so quickly. Its a memory we will all keep with us.”

Manuel Vieira on May 27, 2023 said:

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Daniella Paig on May 27, 2023 said:

“It was a unique and exciting experience that you should do at least once when visiting DC”

Claudane Brown-Cashdollar - US on May 27, 2023 said:

“A fun activity to do in DC, there was lots to see, and everyone was very friendly.”

Holly Bhargava- US on May 27, 2023 said:

“This was a fun family-friendly activity on our Spring Break adventure in DC. Who doesn't enjoy discovering new rooms behind hidden doors?”

Hanyi Wang on May 27, 2023 said:

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Tamika Lang - Long Beach, CA on May 27, 2023 said:

“Our family had a great time - the kids didn't want to leave! We went at a good time during the week, it wasn't crowded at all.”

Greg Cotton on May 27, 2023 said:

“What an incredible (and eclectic) experience! Although we didn't stay as hotel guests (this would be quite an unusual experience for that - be sure to verify with the staff about whether your room includes a private bathroom, and during what hours visitors to the museum might be right outside your bedroom door!).However, just touring the house(s) as a "museum" was fascinating and well worth the visit. Although a bit away from the traditional Washington DC Mall visit, the "Secret Door Museum at the Mansion on O Street" is still a must see! Especially if you visit early (it's better when it's not crowded), and then lunch can be a few blocks away at the incredible Kamers (bookstore and) cafe!For anyone looking for something a bit beyond the "Archives and Smithsonian" (which are great reasons to visit DC!), this place is worth adding to your itinerary!Rooms: Very eclectic. Be prepared for a LOT of extra items (some might describe it as "clutter") in the rooms. Fascinating variety of items, many autographed or very unusual items.The rooms are excellently themed, providing a nice continuity to the items that are present, but removing items from the bathroom or closet so that you have space to put your clothes or suitcases away may be a surprise to some guests.Nearby activities: Be sure to visit Kamers (bookstore and) Cafe - only a fee blocks away on the other side of Du Pont circle.Walkability: The walk from a few Metro stations is perfectly fine on most days (a few blocks), but bad weather or extreme heat may make a RideShare (e.g. Uber, Lyft, etc.) more desirable for some.”

April Cai on May 27, 2023 said:

“CoupleThis is a very magical museum! I've never seen it! We found 13 secrets door!!I will go to Washington again in the future! I bought a bottle of red wine in the wine cellar as a souvenir!”

Teri S on May 27, 2023 said:

“So fun and too much to see in 1 visit!”

Kase Zheng on May 27, 2023 said:

“Definitely worth the experience. We stayed overnight. Cozy and its years of work to put everything together. The place is well maintained.Noteworthy details: Beauty is in the details. Read and explore.”

Alexis Zwank - US on May 27, 2023 said:

“This was a wonderful experience and the only stop I actually made in D.C., I say without regrets. I had a LOT of fun exploring and hope to return and see how much more I can find next time! I highly recommend using public transport. Despite a parking reservation I struggled tremendously to find it.”

Jamie Render Gunness, - United Kingdom on May 27, 2023 said:

“Great experience and well worth a visit!”

Megan Johnson Lake - Saint Louis, MO on May 27, 2023 said:

“What an amazing mansion! Could not believe the history and artifacts at the mansion! Found a lot of secret doors but not all.”

Collin Beder - Towson, MD on May 27, 2023 said:

“Really an awesome experience walking around and taking everything in and searching for stuff. I felt like I was in a realistic version of the "I spy" books from back in the day. Highly recommend checking this out with a friend!”

Tim Parnin from ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, on May 27, 2023 said:

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Hi H, words cannot describe! I absolutely loved the Mansion, it is by far, the coolest, greatest, and funkiest place I've ever crashed! Wow, great work all around, I am so impressed with the class and detail. Thank you for the hospitality -- I've been telling everyone!”

Jordan Davis - Fort Smith, AR on May 27, 2023 said:

“You'll never find everything and quite possibly not find the same thing twice. I loved getting lost and then finding myself again. Every room was carefully created, constantly changing, and so much fun to pilfer through. Expect steep prices should you wish to take anything home, but the value for entry is well worth the sights you'll see!”

Troy McCool - Stafford, VA on May 27, 2023 said:

“A really cool experience if you are in the DC area!”

M. Torres on May 27, 2023 said:

“Great place to visit. Very unique and so much to see and read. Finding the secret doors and compartments alone can be extremely challenging. Some are obvious and others displayed as such. The restrooms are adorable and equally unique.Everyone should visit O-Street Mansion at least once!The parking situation can be pricey.Walkability: Extremely easy to get to on foot and parking distance.Noteworthy details: Everything in the mansion is for sale!”

Melinda Cotton - Allen, TX on May 27, 2023 said:

“We were limited on time and only able to stay a couple of hours, but we managed to find around 20 doors. The collection of items was incredible and displayed in a manner that made sense. If I'm ever back in DC, this will be my first stop!”

Zinia A - Philippines on May 27, 2023 said:

“Unique experience”

Elizabeth Hurwitz - Baltimore, MD on May 27, 2023 said:

“Such a fun afternoon with kids--everyone found something and we all left with heads held high.”

Eric Manzler US on May 27, 2023 said:

“Really cool experience like we never had before. Be prepared to look hard for smaller doors which are the majority because we definitely had difficulty finding them! Fun stuff!”

Xavier Ham - US on May 27, 2023 said:

“This place has so many parts to get through. Go with plenty of time to explore and take your time and enjoy the many artifacts and history behind everything. The secret doors are so fun to find!”

Rachel Gallagher- US on May 27, 2023 said:

“the owner H is a very nice lady!”

Brad Lyons - Nashville, TN on May 27, 2023 said:

“My second visit. It's a great place to visit.”

Kym Housley from Housley Agency Inc, on May 25, 2023 said:

“This place was awesome and indescribable!”

Joni Naugle from Naugle Associates, LLC, on May 20, 2023 said:

“It was a great evening which everyone enjoyed. It was fun having time to explore the mansion. The food was terrific, and all of the staff was exceptional. ”

Erin Jahoda on May 19, 2023 said:

“My family (ages 17-67)had so much fun exploring this incredible mansion. The staff was amazing, especially Leif, whom went above and beyond to help everyone in my group feel comfortable and have a great experience. Thank you! We will definitely be back!”

Justice D Dumlao from Genentech, on May 16, 2023 said:

“Everyone in my group absolutely loved the tour and raved about finding the secret doors. They loved how interactive and stimulating the experience was.”

Dr. Jane from AcupunctureHealthNj, on May 14, 2023 said:

“Totally Cool....a must see!”

Kevin Elzie on May 14, 2023 said:

“Fantastic retreat from the hustle right in the heart of DC! My family and friend loved finding the secret doors and exploring the unique art and artifacts. There is so much to see and appreciate, that we could return 10 times and still not see everything.”

Laural Johnson on May 13, 2023 said:

“Super fun and interesting!! ”

Lynne Ellen Kritter from Kritter Cropdusting, Inc, on Apr 30, 2023 said:

“My first time here! It will not be my last! The staff was super friendly and excited for us and that set a tone for an incredible time! ”

Ghida Osman Yammine on Apr 28, 2023 said:

“Wonderful experience and great fun! ”

Bea Brodsky on Apr 25, 2023 said:

“I brought my 11 year old niece for her birthday. We were signed up for the Espionage/Spy hunt but honestly, she was more enraptured by just trying to find the secret doors! She had an absolute blast wandering around and finding them. She said "this place is so awesome" multiple times! She was so proud of herself for finding the wine cellar all by herself! We did manage to find some items on our Spy list and I was impressed with the list itself and all the bonuses you were also encouraged to find. We were easily there for 3 hours and never bored once. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, one gentleman even gave my niece a hint to help her find the Tinkerbell door because she was SO desperate to find it. I would recommend arriving earlier as it got a lot more crowded as the day went on. But all in all, it was a unique and fun experience that I definitely recommend!”

Marjorie Bossie on Apr 18, 2023 said:

“We were a group of five adults and an 8 year old child. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the unique rooms in the mansion-the 8 year old loved finding the secret doors! Fascinating memorabilia, incredible history,and we will definitely return! A must see for anyone in DC!”

Charisse Haas on Apr 17, 2023 said:

“So many neat and interesting things to see and so many doors to find. We had so much fun and I couldn't stop smiling the whole time!”

Richard Levine on Apr 12, 2023 said:

“My son and his family were at the museum a few weeks! They said it was so cool! The museum is just Amazing! Our visit was great! I love all the themed rooms with fabulous memorabilia! We found the wine cellar, secret rooms behind bookcases, and pictures. Staff were great answering and describing the museum. Highly recommend and will return next time when in DC.”

Stephanie Bell on Apr 12, 2023 said:

“Great experience! ”

Mariya on Apr 10, 2023 said:

“Very cool place! I visited with my aunt and my daughter and everyone enjoyed it. It's a great place to visit for any age.Beatles fans you should definitely see it for yourself!”

Jeff M Cohen on Apr 9, 2023 said:

“So much history, wrapped in a hotel, sprinkled with whimsey and a dash of mystery. Found 12 doors, but can't wait to come back and explore to find more!”

BMolinaro on Apr 9, 2023 said:

“A total, wonderful surprise! Our secret doors tour was a last minute decision and we are so glad we did it. Both kids and adults had a wonderful time exploring the museum, wandering the seemingly endless rooms, and, of course, discovering all of the secret doors! Highly recommend!”

Mansion Guest on Apr 8, 2023 said:

“The place is whimsical and fun, the staff is absolutely wonderfully and our experience was magical. I felt like a kid again. Thank you for giving us so much freedom to explore this beautiful place and it's secret doors. ”

Monica on Apr 8, 2023 said:

“I am visiting from our of town and was looking for something to Friday night. I went to the Museum on O street as I enjoy interactive activities. I had the fun time for under two hour looking for different doors. Some were a delight to find. I also enjoyed looking at the designs and decorations of the rooms. This place is worth a visit. I recommend the secret door tour (e.g.adventure).”

Wandie Bethune on Apr 2, 2023 said:

“This was an amazing experience. I learned so much and was entertained at the same time. ”

Viktoryia Laurentsyeva on Mar 27, 2023 said:

“It was awesome to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary with you!”

Smithsonian Magazine on Mar 27, 2023 said:

“Top five historic venues to explore - in the world.”

booking.com on Mar 27, 2023 said:

“The Coolest Place in DC”

Rick & Ginnie Fasching on Mar 25, 2023 said:

“Lots and lots to look at. Finding the hidden doors was fun (we found 12). ”

Marcia Pickholtz from Hilton Hotels, on Mar 23, 2023 said:

“We had a great time searching for secret doors and looking at all the memorabilia! Your staff is exceptional; helpful and friendly!! ”

Carol on Mar 22, 2023 said:

“The museum in itself is amazing. The memorabilia and displays are enough to satisfy your visit. Finding the secret doors and the secret rooms puts the experience at a completely different level! The staff is amazing but you have to find the doors yourself - even they don't know where they all are!”

Paula A McCollum on Mar 20, 2023 said:

“So much fun!!”

Natalie on Mar 19, 2023 said:

“Had a great time, thanks ”

Shelly Cunningham from Cherry Tree Lane Adventures, on Mar 14, 2023 said:

“Our high school students had an ABSOLUTE BLAST exploring the museum! What a fun night and the PERFECT way to top off our school trip to D.C.! Can we do more than five stars???!!! Can't wait to come back!”

Gregory Reick on Mar 12, 2023 said:

“Great time. Such a unique experience. We look forward to coming back some day. ”

Matt Borer on Mar 9, 2023 said:

“Very fun experience and we loved the creativity in all of the rooms. The wine cellar was our favorite.”

Diona Martyn on Mar 5, 2023 said:

“Very fun and unique experience for our entire family!”

Thaddeus Weed from Cogent Communications, on Mar 2, 2023 said:

“The Mansion is a remarkable location. A beautiful, totally unique experience combined with amazing hospitality. A National Treasure. ”

LaShawn Wells on Feb 27, 2023 said:

“I look forward to returning and finding more doors!!!”

Nicole Vizzini on Feb 24, 2023 said:

“Such a cool museum. So much to see and we had a blast getting lost and turned around! I can't wait to come back again and again. Staff members were fantastic. Professional and very helpful. I will be recommending this to everyone! ”

Lisa Baynard on Feb 22, 2023 said:

“My 25 year old daughter and my 14 year old great niece and myself(59) all had so much fun exploring the mansion! Fun for all ages all I could think about was bringing my best friend back or maybe coming to an event there some day.”

LouAnn Armstrong on Feb 20, 2023 said:

“For the 'Mark and Kenny Bryan' evening -- all was wonderful with regard to room set up, acoustics, and ability to truly enjoy warmth of performance. ”

Amy Bauer on Feb 20, 2023 said:

“So much fun! It's best to take your time to explore. We've visited three times now and we find something new every time. ”

Jack Rushing on Feb 20, 2023 said:

“Everyone was so gracious and helpful and the musicians Mark and Kenny were outstanding. ”

Callista Rogers on Feb 20, 2023 said:

“Everyone was amazing. The space was wonderful. The whole experience was out of this world. ”

Debra Fryd on Feb 19, 2023 said:

“I chose this amazing place, for my birthday. My family loved the mansion. The grandkids enjoyed the treasure hunt, and finding secret passages. ”

Tim Lorenz on Feb 15, 2023 said:

“Spent 2.5 hours, more than usual. The hunt was fun. Found a few more secret doors!”

Charla R Childers on Feb 12, 2023 said:

“Wonderful, quirky museum with tons of history & pop culture to explore & learn about. Very interesting & fun experience. Would highly recommend visiting & hope to come back again.”

Candace Stribling from Appalachian Regional Commission, on Feb 10, 2023 said:

“ARC staff visited the museum yesterday. All day they have sent me comments: 'Best event ever!', 'It was so much fun'... 'I'm coming back with my family'... 'I have to stay overnight'... 'I think this is the best Black History program we have ever done'... Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Mansion Guest on Jan 29, 2023 said:

“It was a blast. So much cool stuff to see. We'll definitely be back. ”

Sallie Strueby from School Readiness Consulting, on Jan 27, 2023 said:

“Our team truly enjoyed the Mansion on O st. experience. The staff were friendly, the hunt was exciting and so much fun. Thank you for a lovely time, centered around fun and curiosity, that brought our team together. ”

Mansion Guest on Jan 24, 2023 said:

“ This was an awesome and unique experience. We enjoyed spending the day exploring the mansion and all of its wonderful features. This is a must do for anyone seeking an adventure.”

Julia Marie - Ellicott City, MD on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“Awesome experience!”

Jumilyn Esteban - Norfolk, VA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“This place is amazing. Many doors and secrets to find! We will definitely be visitng again.”

Jacqueline Teti - Alexandria, VA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“Very neat place! Fun outing”

Susan Rutledge - Irving, TX on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“Very interesting mansion jammed pack with items and history. Fun to-do, particularly on a bad weather day.”

Harold Plasterer - Louisa, VA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“This place was amazing ... it's hard to find an experience that the whole family enjoys, but the O St. Mansion was it! The staff was so friendly. And I left the mansion feeling light and full of inspiration and love ”

Brittany Walker - Randallstown, MD on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“It was a cool experience. Something to do!”

Sadaf Sizdahkhani - Herndon, VA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“Really fun museum! Spent a lot longer exploring every room than expected. Well worth it if you want something more out of the box!”

Kristi Springall - Liverpool, NY on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“This was a fun thing to do as a family with a mix of ages. We all really enjoyed it”

Carlos Arrechea - Alexandria, VA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“un first experience. super accommodating host/ venue. highly recommend leaving time to explore the little things.”

Danielle Marcus - PA, United States on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“I had a great time looking for secret doors and checking out the themes in each room. I would definitely recommend!”

Stanley Kaplan - US on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“I've lived in the NOVA area for over 20 years and had no idea this was here, took us about 3 hours to walk through the entire mansion. Would highly recommend checking this out while in DC”

Bethel Haile - Los Angeles, CA on Jan 22, 2023 said:

“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.”