The Octagon is closed for annual maintenance. We will announce a reopening date as work progresses.
Hours
- Fridays 11am-3pm (last admission is 3pm)
- Saturday events and opening hours will be shared on our exhibitions & events page
- Free guided tours are available 11am & 3pm (roughly 45 mins)
Admission
- $10/adult
- $5/DC residents, AIA Members, college and graduate students, teachers, seniors, and military (with valid ID)
- Students 18 and under are free
- Octagon members receive free entry and more! Become a member >
- The Octagon is a part of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®. NARM members receive reciprocal benefits at The Octagon, just make sure you show your membership card at our front desk.
Preparing for your visit
- Book your tickets in advance (tickets also available on-site)
- Explore our exhibits & events and history
Please be advised:
- The Octagon is open during the AIA renovation. We encourage you to utilize public transportation or local garages as metered street parking is limited.
- Colonial Parking (1 block away)
- LAZ Parking (2 blocks away)
- Mills Building Parking Lot (3 blocks away)
- The Octagon is not ADA accessible; however, we do offer a wonderful online tour of the spaces on our website.
- For groups of 10 or more, please email octagon@architectsfoundation.org for reservations and booking options. We request at 2 weeks advance notice; large group tours will not be available during the museum’s general open hours.
Location & contact info
Octagon@ArchitectsFoundation.org
(202) 626 7439
1799 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006