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The Octagon Museum

The Octagon Museum

This historic site showcases the impact of architecture on society, offering inspiring programs and lectures focused on justice and inclusion for visitors.

OUR EXPERIENCES
As a museum and exhibit space, the oldest private residence in DC now hosts programs demonstrating the cultural and societal impact of architects and architecture, and the architect’s potential to create a just and equitable society.

ABOUT US
Recognizing The Octagon’s national importance, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) established its national headquarters on-site in 1898 and restored the building as one of the country’s earliest preservation projects. In the 1970s AIA constructed its current headquarters on the site of The Octagon’s original outbuildings, opening The Octagon to the public as a museum. Now owned by the Architects Foundation, The Octagon continues to inspire current and future architects, highlighting important moments and movements in American and architectural history.

OUR IMPACT
We use The Octagon as a place of inspiration and change through our collaborative community programs with local arts and humanities organizations, virtual and onsite lectures with a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as creating spaces for collaborative reflection.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: octagon@architectsfoundation.org

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
For groups of 10 or more, we ask you to reach out to us to book.

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
You can book in advance or purchase a ticket on site.

Do you have group rates?

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?

What languages do you offer your services in?

When are you open?
We are open for summer hours Thursday through Saturday, 11am-4pm

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
The Octagon is not ADA accessible; however, we do offer a wonderful online tour of the spaces on our website.