House of the Temple, Washington D.C.

Name: House of the Temple
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-232-3579

#122 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C., United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°54'49"N, 77°2'11"W

Address

Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-232-3579

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Day trips

House of the Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Halo, Foundry United Methodist Church, Grace Reformed Church.

~1440 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~1710 ftSE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1330 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
~1800 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~820 ftNW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1980 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~250 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~1320 ftS
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~1620 ftW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~1700 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.
~1560 ftW
Street
18th Street NW, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • 18th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south street thoroughfare in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is House of the Temple open?

House of the Temple is open:

Monday 7 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to House of the Temple?

Nearby attractions include Sixteenth Street Historic District, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), 16th Street NW, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), The Cairo, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to House of the Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to House of the Temple:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (12 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (16 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (23 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (31 min walk)