Anderson House, Washington D.C.

Name: Anderson House
Address: 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20008-3640, United States
Telephone: +1 202-785-2040

#254 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture, Military museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It now houses the Society of the Cincinnati's international headquarters and a research library on 17th- and 18th-century military and naval history and the art of war. It is also open to the public as a historic house museum about life in Washington in the early 20th century. ()

Built: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'39"N, 77°2'52"W

Address

2118 Massachusetts Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20008-3640 United States

Contact

+1 202-785-2040

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Day trips

Anderson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Philip Sheridan.

~1100 ftE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~370 ftNE
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~1320 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~1010 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~1170 ftSE
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~430 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Taras Shevchenko Memorial is a bronze statue and stone relief-adorned wall located on the 2200 block of P Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of many monuments in Washington, D.C. that honor foreign heroes who symbolize freedom in their native countries.
~1600 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a public high school in Washington, D.C. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school sits in the Tenleytown neighborhood, at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW.
~800 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1480 ftE
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~990 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Dumbarton Bridge, also known as the Q Street Bridge and the Buffalo Bridge, is a historic masonry arch bridge in Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Anderson House open?

Anderson House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Anderson House?

Nearby attractions include The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Walsh-McLean House, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Church of the Pilgrims, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Anderson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anderson House:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (17 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (17 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (24 min walk)