O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

Cristy Mette - Easton, PA on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“Plan to explore all day!”

Barry Hextall - Bingfield, United Kingdom on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“A very enjoyable Sunday morning. The house has an amazing history and the stories were well told.”

Virginia Miracle - Austin, TX on Dec 25, 2021 said:

“This place is perfect for intriguing a whole family. I stayed with my 9 year old, but my teenager enjoyed being able to explore on his own, discover the secret doors and spot some of the magical possessions in H & Ted's massive collection. Ted kindly showed me some amazing footage on his phone after I expressed interest in one of the bands who've visited! This is a delightful adventure with different layers or aspects of significance depending on your age.”

Zaraith on Dec 17, 2021 said:

“Everything was very nice!Staff very friendly.Decoration was incredible.Amazing experience!!!”

Caitrine Callison from Secondi, Inc., on Dec 16, 2021 said:

“My Christmas Party was held last week at the Mansion at O Street. In thirty-five years in business I have only returned to a venue twice for our party--The O Street Mansion was such a hit with my staff in 2019 that we came back. This is a very, very special place! The mansion itself is filled with such things as a guitar signed by all the original Rolling Stones, a Miss America tiara, and innumerable works of art. There is so much to see here, it is hard to tell if you are in a museum or on a treasure hunt. And if this didn't intrigue our group there are 80 hidden doors to find. We had 45 minutes to explore the mansion before dinner and it was hard to regroup in the dining room because we were all having so much fun.Dinner was even better than our last one here. The caprese salad was amazing and our vegetarian and chicken entrees were as tasty as they were beautiful. We had all sorts of dietary needs in our group (no red meat, no fish, no mushrooms, vegan only, vegetarian, etc etc). Our meal was planned bearing all this in mind thanks to the patience and expertise of Madison and the chef.Madison coordinated everything and could not have possibly been more gracious. She stayed until the end of the evening- a very long day for her, I am sure. She was wonderful.The chef, and the servers Luigi and Forenzio, were absolutely excellent. We couldn't have asked for a more professional staff.The geniuses behind this magical mansion, H and her husband Ted, have created magic in downtown Washington DC. Magic, joy, and a place like no other.Just go.”

Jacob Burchfield on Dec 14, 2021 said:

“The Museum was a very cool experience. A lot of rooms and a lot of stuff to see in each of them. Each room had its own theme and looking for the secret doors were half the fun! Kept us looking and wondering around every corner. A Must See if anyone visits the DC area. ”

Aaliyah Greek on Dec 12, 2021 said:

“It was an amazing! The host were amazingly friendly. They knew a lot about the house! The secret doors where awesome! The hidden things on the way was awesome! ”

Lori on Dec 11, 2021 said:

“Better than expected! Loved the vibe and decor! Enjoyed meeting the owners! Will definitely be back!”

Lance Tracey on Dec 6, 2021 said:

“Lez Zeplin is always great and to see them that up close is a fantastic experience. Thanks for all you do to make this happen!”

James Sandefur on Dec 5, 2021 said:

“This is the way to see a concert, Lez Zeppelin in this case. We saw them the previous night in a large venue, which was really good, but being a small venue and close to the band made this performance at the Mansion on O Street special. You could tell that the band members were also having a good time. Awesome night.”

Teresa Griffin on Dec 4, 2021 said:

“We had a lot of fun! We found five secret doors (7 if you include the two hidden compartments...) and had a lot of fun exploring. Thanks for making our DC visit memorable!”

Virginia Miracle - Austin, TX on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This place is perfect for intriguing a whole family. I stayed with my 9 year old, but my teenager enjoyed being able to explore on his own, discover the secret doors and spot some of the magical possessions in H & Ted's massive collection. Ted kindly showed me some amazing footage on his phone after I expressed interest in one of the bands who've visited! This is a delightful adventure with different layers or aspects of significance depending on your age.”

Kevin Commodore Jr - York, PA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“Awesome and fun experience ! Very educational and also something optimistic to do in DC ! If you are looking for fun things to do , take a awesome tour through a cool mansion!!!”

Barbara Steele - Hershey, PA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This was a magical and fun experience. We loved exploring on our own and finding the secrets doors. Can't wait to do it again!”

Jacklyn Brown - US on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“If you're in the area this is a must see!! We had so SO much fun doing the rock and roll scavenger hunt and looking for the hidden doors! We definitely want to come back. You could go many times and still see something different for sure. Also it is a hotel so you can stay there. A very unique one at that. How fun would it be to stay overnight there!? Although I can't imagine staying more than one night, as it would be too overwhelming for me with the amount of nostalgia each room holds! It's wonderful the collection of items this place holds! From the lobby, bar area, function room to all the guest rooms, every inch of this place is filled with memorabilia - And you can purchase just about everything in the hotel. Great date night idea for all ages! This was a surprise gift experience for my husbands 61st birthday and he wasn't sure what to expect when we first arrived. Then our experience began and we spent an entire afternoon looking for the items on our list and all the doors we could find. We did pretty well - even found the very hidden beautiful wine cellar!! But we did spend 4 hours! Depending on your child: Children may get overwhelmed or not find it interesting as it may feel like going through an antique or consignment store to them - although with that being said searching for the hidden doors which are not easy to always find may keep their interest and find the whole experience FuN for them - I'm sure of that much! We also met the owner's husband who was so kind and had a few stories to tell us. He assured us as well as other staff that if you really needed a hint they would be sure to help you out - but what fun would that be!? Just enjoy the experience!”

James Grier - Hampton, VA on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This place is absolutely amazing. I'm certain we didn't find all the secrets but what we did find was great. And the collection was superb, I wanted all of it. Will definitely return every time I'm back in DC.”

Connor Merryman - Severna Park, MD on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“Lots of fine and will be returning to find more hidden doors!”

Luke Modlinsky - Merrimack, NH on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“The museum was great fun! Lots of space to explore, & some very unique trinkets/artwork. If you're looking for a quirky excursion, this is the perfect spot!”

Michael And Christina Pesce - New York, NY on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“This was a fun experience very unique to the average tourist activity. My husband and I loved the exploration for the mansion.”

David Duplessis from Tennessee Photographs, on Nov 29, 2021 said:

“What a wonderful experience! So much to see it's a little overwhelming. We hope to return and explore even more and stay in a couple of the rooms. Thanks so much!D. Duplessis”

Sarah Ford Norma Jean Rahn on Nov 28, 2021 said:

“We had the best time ever. The Chocolate tray was amazing. In all my years I have never enjoyed a museum as much as I did at the O Street Museum. We were welcomed the most friendly staff. Thank you so much for a truly unique and tremendous experience.”

Cynthia thrasher on Nov 27, 2021 said:

“Didn't know what to expect, had great time. Will come back. Even found a pipe stand that was was awesome and bought it”

joan cromwell on Nov 26, 2021 said:

“It's a must see in DC. ”

Gigi Atkinson on Nov 26, 2021 said:

“Everyone was so gracious Loved everything about the museum. I will come back every time I am inDC. I will probably plan my next trip based off the events at the O”

Laura on Nov 15, 2021 said:

“We had such a great time. We loved that we were free to explore the mansion on our own and at our own pace. It was such a cool place and finding the secret passageways was the best part.”

T Sistare on Nov 14, 2021 said:

“The Champagne and sweets were fantastic, really made the event special. We loved all the rooms, so much to see and interesting things to look at.”

Harmony Flora from Carnegie Hall West Virgnia, on Nov 8, 2021 said:

“This was a fun experience. The Mansion is so eclectic- there was so much to see! Would like to have a "secret door check list" with a short general description of each door, that did not give away any locations- so we knew which ones we had not found yet. And could keep track of the ones we did.”

John Gary Barrett on Nov 8, 2021 said:

“First visit by my family to the Mansion and it was wonderful. We spent 2 hours exploring on a Sunday afternoon and could have spent a lot more. The wandering complexity of the spaces, huge volume and diversity of things, fantastic decoration throughout were absolutely wonderful. Our kids - 13 1nd 15 - had a laser-like focus on finding secret doors (found 8!) while my wife and I spent a little more time enjoying the experience. Delighted that we went, strongly recommend it to others and we will certainly be back!”

Sherry Knutson - Tacoma, WA on Nov 5, 2021 said:

“So much fun! And, so much to see, explore and find.”

Enirah Joseph - Silver Spring, MD on Nov 5, 2021 said:

“I had so much fun looking for all the hidden doors and overall touring each room.”

J LeAnne Booker on Oct 4, 2021 said:

“The Mansion is DC's best kept secret! I have found a new artist that I love and a person who knew Rosa Parks! It is a wealth of History.”

Rasheema Y Messina on Sep 28, 2021 said:

“Great experience, just wish we could have found more hidden doors.”

Dwayne on Sep 23, 2021 said:

“The team went above and beyond to make our wedding truly exceptional and memorable. Our guests were amazed by the venue. They loved all the memorabilia and searching for hidden doors. The food was amazing. People are still talking about the omelets and the salmon. And each staff member was wonderful and engaging. Was the perfect day! ”

Rebecca on Sep 21, 2021 said:

“We didn't really know what to expect, but we had a great time exploring the mansion. We can't wait to come back and stay as hotel guests.”

Terry D Green on Sep 19, 2021 said:

“Had a great time. Would gladly come back.”

Lauren Kaiser on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“We attended the Rock N' Roll hunt and had a blast! It was a great birthday event to bring friends to and search the mansion to find historic rock n' roll memorabilia and try to find secret doors! We didn't know what to expect really but spent well over two hours exploring and enjoyed every second of it!”

Christen Thomas - Silver Spring, MD on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“Had a great time exploring the mansion! Will definitely be back to find more doors :)”

Sarah Bromley - Port Saint Lucie, FL on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“There is so much to see, something for every age, every interest.”

Rebecca Fracassi - Cheektowaga, NY on Sep 16, 2021 said:

“Really great time. Will be coming back and counting to make sure we found all the secret doors. Such a fun experience for someone looking for a unique experience.”

Alex on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“The staff was super nice, it was great to get some initially info about the Do's and Don'ts of the tour. They gave enough info to pique the curiosity then set you free throughout the mansion. Definitely has you looking through every book and cranny, while admiring some of the famous figures who stayed within the hotel. Definitely recommend this to everyone in the area or visiting! Thank you!”

Alex on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“The staff was super nice, it was great to get some initially info about the Do's and Don'ts of the tour. They gave enough info to pique the curiosity then set you free throughout the mansion. Definitely has you looking through every book and cranny, while admiring some of the famous figures who stayed within the hotel. Definitely recommend this to everyone in the area or visiting! Thank you!”

Maria Raggousis on Sep 13, 2021 said:

“A truly fascinating and fabulous experience. Highly recommend getting lost among the themed rooms, secret doors, and unique art!”

K Allen Griffy on Sep 11, 2021 said:

“I LOVED the Secret Door Tour! It was so much fun, and it was really cool helping and being helped by other visitors. I'm recommending the Mansion on O Street to everyone!”

Emily Perez - Lancaster, PA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“You'll have a great time looking for secret doors, that's for sure!”

Grace Whelan - Brighton, MI on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Had a great time!”

Valerie Eden - Frederick, MD on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“A great find in a great location! Must see!”

Debbra Haven - New York, NY on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“thank you!”

Jessica Cmelo Nagan - Westchester, IL on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Fun, out of the box experience.”

Sasha Seco - Miami, FL on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“So fun, especially for kids and family over 3 years old!”

Meghan Devlin - Tinton Falls, NJ on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“This was such a unique and fun experience!”

Rashid Thigpen - NY, United States on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Definitely should attend, you will not regret it. Good luck finding everything it makes it worthwhile. Also it's rich in history.”

Shawna Garcia - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“I have 3 kids 11, 8, and 1. They all loved it. I carried the baby on my back and he was silent enjoying the experience. Definitely a must do.”

Maureen Moore - Tucson, AZ on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Met Ted himself very friendly and informative”

Dawn Taylor - Nottingham, MD on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Awesome Experience!!! This is a must see for everyone no matter the age! An experience like no other. We had so much fun exploring and finding secret rooms and hidden doors. I want to go back again as a guest in the hotel.”

Guillermo A Menjivar - Springfield, VA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Great place to spend a Saturday”

Sacha Chadwick - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“What a lovely and wonderful experience! It was excellent walking around and discovering all the secret rooms and fun nicknacks.”

Krystle Bersch - Sacramento, CA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“So much fun here! Explored for 90 minutes and could have spent many more hours there. Every time I found a hidden door, it was exciting.”

Jennifer Micoleau - Portland, ME on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Amazing! So fun for all ages. My kids are 7 and 10. We were told finding 3 doors was better than average. We found 11!!!! Of course that leaves 59 to go. We will definitely be back!”

Yasmin Abdullah - US on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“This place is amazing the host a very nice. An excellent idea for a family trip!”

Gina Durante - Tustin, CA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“We really enjoyed touring the mansion and learning its history. So much to see and the hosts are full of interesting information.”

Heather McFarland - Spring City, PA on Sep 9, 2021 said:

“Amazing experience! We've visited DC countless times over many years, but this was our first time here. A truly unique, engaging time we will return to again as there is so much to uncover.”

Kathy Weyman on Sep 7, 2021 said:

“I visited with a group from Loudoun County the previous week. I was so impressed that I returned Labor Day weekend with out-of-town guests. I knew they too would love the mansion.”

Mark Pierce from N/A, on Sep 7, 2021 said:

“An absolutely astounding collection of memorabilia, especially for a music lover. Do not miss this experience!”

Marika Romero - NY on Sep 6, 2021 said:

“We had an amazing time exploring, being detectives, playing with our inner child's imagination. The eclectic inventory and history are endlessly magical. Its a must see and now a must stay! This will be our next accommodation. We loved it and will be back.”

Maria Menjivar - United States on Sep 6, 2021 said:

“Great experience! A magical place to go.”

Valerie Eden - Frederick, MD on Sep 6, 2021 said:

“A great way to spend a few hours! Fun for all ages. Easy to book, helpful! Thank you!”

Megan Rathbone on Sep 5, 2021 said:

“We had a great time finding about 20 hidden doors and passages. There was soooo much to see! We would love to know more about the history behind many of the rooms too, so very interesting!”

Megan Rathbone on Sep 5, 2021 said:

“We had a great time finding about 20 hidden doors and passages. There was soooo much to see! We would love to know more about the history behind many of the rooms too, so very interesting!”

babszee from me inc., on Aug 28, 2021 said:

“LOVVVVED IT! The O Mansion defies description. It's a combination funhouse, decor tutorial, historic architectural tour, video and audio show, brainteaser, blast from the past, gymnasium and yard sale. It's cozy, confusing, creative, confounding and cuddly. It triggers emotions and memories, releases stress, and increases productivity... and creates a natural high achieved by just being in it's presence. This expanding-contracting time capsule is a MUST EXPERIENCE. I found you through Atlas Obscura, but I am certainly willing to tatoo you across my ..., for advertising purposes, so the uninitiated can experience you. ”

Susanne Steele on Aug 27, 2021 said:

“Such a unique and wonderful time!! Highly highly recommend!!!”

Grace on Aug 24, 2021 said:

“Time flies in here! There is so much to take in. I loved browsing all the books throughout all the rooms. I was so impressed with myself when i started to discover hidden doors on my own. The staff member working at the counter was so friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed immediately. The experience was wonderful through and through”

Giannina V Zapatero on Aug 23, 2021 said:

“Desserts were exquisite!!! The entire experience is fun and engaging. Highly recommended. ”

Beverly Nunes on Aug 22, 2021 said:

“Amazing hidden treasure of a place in DC! Very eclectic, interesting, and fun place. A definite "must see" when visiting DC.”

Ashley Martin on Aug 18, 2021 said:

“It was amazing! So much to look at and explore! My husband and I had an amazing time. We did find Tinkerbell and the wine cellar. I will definitely be recommending!”

Kim Bogart on Aug 16, 2021 said:

“Great family fun. Interesting and fantastic time”

Elizabeth Shoop on Aug 16, 2021 said:

“It was my second trip to the museum, because I had to bring more friends and family after my first experience there. What a uniquely fun day! The museum re-ignites the wonder of childhood, fascination for history and nostalgia, and passion for creativity, music and books. All my favorite things!! Thank you for another memorable visit!”

Laura M Ciulla-Nelson on Aug 16, 2021 said:

“What a fun place to visit and explore! ”

Daniel Cohen on Aug 15, 2021 said:

“A great experience - very much off the beaten path. Something for everyone: visual arts lovers, music historians, Rosa Parks aficionados, secret door sleuths. All ages from kids to 50's had a blast. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Only regret is that we did not have more time to spend there - will plan on spending all day next time.”

MeganVan Dam on Aug 13, 2021 said:

“We (family of 5) had a wonderful time! It was the perfect way to spend a blazing hot (100 degree) day. My kids were engaged and excited throughout our visit. This was a unique, memorable, and fun stop on our trip to DC!”

Bob and Anita Price on Aug 6, 2021 said:

“We've never had so much fun in a museum before! Found only 19 doors and just sorry that we didn't count the rooms! Took tons of pics and spread the word lots of ways including FB. Memorabilia is fantastic and we will definitely come back next time we are in DC. ”

Janine Schaub on Aug 2, 2021 said:

“I'm so glad that I came across The Mansion on O Street as a recommended "Thing to Do" in DC. Our family of two seniors and three adult children loved it! So different from any other experience we've had in our travels together. My only regret is that I chose a late event time (3 pm) so we only had about two hours to wander around. We all would have preferred to spend much more time there. We will definitely go back as a family and our adult children plan to go back with friends as well. So much fun!! ”

Bryce Holliday on Aug 2, 2021 said:

“I've been once before with my girlfriend and had a great time, so I brought my parents this weekend while they were visiting. They really enjoyed it and I found plenty of things I missed the first time through.”

Heidi Wahl- McDonald on Aug 2, 2021 said:

“It was really fun to try and find all the hidden doors! My family and I loved it! ”

Bryce Holliday on Aug 2, 2021 said:

“I've been once before with my girlfriend and had a great time, so I brought my parents this weekend while they were visiting. They really enjoyed it and I found plenty of things I missed the first time through.”

Margie Lidoff on Aug 1, 2021 said:

“I love the O Street Mansion. I had a big birthday celebration for my most recent special birthday and have enjoyed several other activities there. Yesterday was no exception. The book talk was inspiring, the authors engaging, H.H. Leonards friendly and welcoming. All the staff was friendly and helpful. I had not known about Rosa Parks' connection to O St. and was moved by visiting her room and the video that was playing in it. Thank you for all your cultural and socially-relevant gifts! Margie Lidoff, Washington D.C.”

Lynne Joseph on Jul 31, 2021 said:

“Awesome time!”

Bob and Anita Price on Jul 31, 2021 said:

“We've never had so much fun in a museum before! Found only 19 doors and just sorry that we didn't count the rooms! Took tons of pics and spread the word lots of ways including FB. Memorabilia is fantastic and we will definitely come back next time we are in DC. ”

Tracy Strub from Dept of VA, on Jul 30, 2021 said:

“Super fun- amazing all the items. A great time. ”

Annette Abramson from Face Works Events, on Jul 30, 2021 said:

“This was a 'mystery date' for my boyfriend. We had a blast and spent almost 3 hours exploring and searching for the secret doors at the Mansion. We look forward to returning for 'Special Events'.”

Tracy Strub from Dept of VA, on Jul 29, 2021 said:

“Super fun- amazing all the items. A great time. ”

Alan Hirschfeld on Jul 26, 2021 said:

“So much fun!”

Monica Colby on Jul 25, 2021 said:

“We LOVED spending a couple of hours at the mansion looking all around at the art and memorabilia, and walking through the secret passages. This is a must-do in DC and I look forward to coming back!”

Bobby Coady on Jul 20, 2021 said:

“My favorite thing in DC...stayed busy everyday for a week and this was the most fun I had... spent 3 hours could of spent 8 easily. We did hidden gems hunt but spent our time focusing on the hidden doors, much more rewarding finding different wings to the mansion than any item.”

Anthony Charles Eglesias on Jul 20, 2021 said:

“I love this place! You can spend an hour or five and not see everything they have to offer. You will absolutely WANT to return to this museum again.”

Peter Scheyer on Jul 19, 2021 said:

“I attended the Bluegrass Jam. It was fantastic!”

Mark Cooper on Jul 18, 2021 said:

“My family and I attended for the 1st time and found it to be delightful. The staff was friendly and earnest. The museum itself was a blend of pop art and kitsch in the best way. Looking for the hidden doorways was fun for us and the fellow visitors- and yes, we did find some! But not all- that just leaves a challenge for the next time. Fun for kids of all ages”

Deborah Weinstein from LGEF, on Jul 13, 2021 said:

“Super fun & creative thank you ! ”

Pam Laster on Jul 9, 2021 said:

“Great experience! One of the top excursions in DC. Staff great, friendly. Can spend hours exploring and hunting. So glad we went and will definitely be back.”

Peter Scheyer on Jul 9, 2021 said:

“Bluegrass Jam, fantastic event. Will attend again. Appreciated the comp'd veteran entry fee, pretty sure they liked my participation too. Say hi to the organizers for me if you get a shot.”

SHERRY L SHEARER on Jul 6, 2021 said:

“This is an awesomely fun experience! We explored the museum in search of hidden doors and found over 20 in just a few hours. Of course, our family of four is excellent at solving puzzles and working together. Once we found a couple, we were determined to find as many as we could. We loved seeing all the nostalgia and interesting items for sale as we searched for hidden passages and doors of all sizes hidden in the mansion. ”