American University Museum, Washington D.C.

Name: American University Museum
Address: 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20016-8001, United States
Telephone: +1 202-885-1300

#557 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum, History museum

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American University Museum, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC. ()

Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 38°56'19"N, 77°5'11"W

Address

4400 Massachusetts Ave NWNorthwest Washington (AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley)Washington D.C. 20016-8001 United States

Contact

+1 202-885-1300

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Day trips

American University Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Hallows Guild Carousel, Comet Ping Pong, Bender Arena, National Presbyterian Church.

1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
1.5 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Comet Ping Pong, Washington D.C.
38 min walk • Comet Ping Pong is a pizzeria, restaurant, and concert venue located on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C.'s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Owned by James Alefantis, Comet has received critical acclaim from The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, New York magazine, the DCist, and Guy Fieri of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
~1100 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bender Arena, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
~1800 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
National Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The National Presbyterian Church is a Christian congregation of approximately 1,500 members of all ages from the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
0.8 miNE
Library
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW.
~250 ftW
Park
Ward Circle, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Ward Circle is a traffic circle at the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues in Northwest, Washington, D.C. The circle, totaling 30,243 sq ft, is owned and administered by the National Park Service through its Rock Creek Park unit.
0.7 miN
Church, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Eldbrooke United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Eldbrooke United Methodist Church is a historic church building located at 4100 River Road NW in the Tenleytown neighborhood Washington, D.C.
0.5 miSE
Synagogue
Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Washington Hebrew Congregation is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
0.8 miSW
Park
Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Battery Kemble Park is a park in Northwest Washington D.C. administered by the National Park Service. Battery Kemble was a Union Army defensive site during the Civil War.
0.7 miN
Cemetery
The Methodist Cemetery, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Methodist Cemetery is an historic cemetery, located at Murdock Mill Road, between River Road, and 42nd Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Tenleytown neighborhood.
0.7 miNE
Park
Tenley Circle, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Tenley Circle is a traffic circle in the Northwest Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Tenleytown. Tenley Circle lies at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue, and Yuma Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is American University Museum open?

American University Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to American University Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ward Circle, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Katzen Arts Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Bender Arena, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), National Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to American University Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to American University Museum:

Bus

South Campus • Lines: White Route (9 min walk)

Metro

Tenleytown–AU • Lines: Rd (21 min walk)