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Explore History on a Guided Tour of Woodrow Wilson House - Washington, D.C.

Explore History on a Guided Tour of Woodrow Wilson House

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1 hour

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as the tour involves mostly standing and easy walking indoors.

Overview

Discover the Woodrow Wilson House on a private guided tour in Washington, D.C. Experience history firsthand through artifacts and stories from a transformative era.

Washington, District of Columbia

General Guided Tour

1 Hour | Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Museum

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Discover the Woodrow Wilson House, a national historic landmark, on a captivating one-hour guided tour. Explore the beautifully preserved 1920s residence, delve into Wilson's impactful presidency, and engage with the complexities of his legacy. Experience history firsthand through over 8,400 artifacts that reveal the stories of a transformative era.

Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Museum


Rates

Adult: $15 Senior, Student: $10 Family Rate 3 (2 adults + 1 Student or Senior): $34 Family Rate 4 (2 adults + 2 Student or Senior): $42.50 Active Duty Military: $ Blue Star Families Free Armed Forces Day through Labor Day

Duration

1 Hour

About the Tour

Face coverings are optional for all guests while inside.

The Woodrow Wilson House is a national historic landmark and house museum. The one-hour guided general tour of the museum explores the historic site, visiting the ground floor, the main floor and the private bedrooms of President Wilson and his wife Edith Wilson.

The museum tour promotes a greater awareness of Wilson’s public life and ideals for future generations while openly and directly discussing Wilson's challenges, shortcomings and consequential decisions and leadership.

The house is a time capsule from the 1920s and you will experience and see what life was like in this perfectly preserved post-presidential residence. We have over 8400 objects in the collection.

President Wilson changed the President’s role in the government, the government’s role in American society, and America’s role in the world. He imagined the world at peace and proposed the League of Nations to achieve that vision. He led the United States during World War I. However, President Wilson’s shortcomings, especially relating to race and civil liberties had tremendous long-term consequences for our country. Exploring history helps us understand ourselves as a nation and a people.

Come explore the stories and the objects that make Wilson a President we are still talking about today.

Adventure Tips

Book Your Tour in Advance

Tours can fill up quickly, so reserve your spot ahead of time to secure your preferred visit time.

Wear Comfortable Footwear

The tour involves walking through several rooms and some standing, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Photography Restrictions

Photography inside the house is limited or prohibited to protect artifacts, so check guidelines before your visit.

Plan for Weather

Since parts of the property are outdoors, bring appropriate weather gear for rain or sun depending on the forecast.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel
  • Urban Red-tailed Hawk

History

The Woodrow Wilson House was Wilson's retirement residence and is the only presidential library from his era, preserving artifacts from his presidency and personal life.

Conservation

The museum promotes preservation of the historic property while practicing sustainable operations to minimize environmental impact within the urban setting.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Ensures comfort while standing and walking through the historic home.

Light Jacket or Sweater

Helpful for cooler spring mornings or evenings during the tour.

spring specific

Umbrella or Raincoat

Protects you from unexpected spring rain showers while arriving or departing.

spring specific

Hat and Sun Protection

Useful for outdoor pathways and sunny days between tour segments.

summer specific