O Museum In The Mansion Reviews

Linda Drew on Oct 2, 2019 said:

“We LOVED the entire experience. The owner is so engaging and truly likes what he is doing! Thank you for adding to the fun.”

Elizabeth cartella on Sep 30, 2019 said:

“It must be seen to believe”

Jim Bayer on Sep 29, 2019 said:

“The museum was the perfect venue for the Bosnian cultural event. It never felt too crowded, even though there was a substantial turnout. It was enjoyable to explore the museum and search for hidden doors. I loved it!”

Amelia Iliohan from American Farm Bureau Federation , on Sep 26, 2019 said:

“Our staff absolutely loved our time at the O Mansion. This was such a cool and unique place to spend our afternoon! The staff was so welcoming and friendly. I can't wait to go back and take my friends!”

Josh D Miles from Freedom Alliance, on Sep 23, 2019 said:

“From the moment we rang the bell and the door opened we were in awe. This was our anniversary event and we could have stayed all day. We loved the interaction with the staff and with Ted. We will be back often and will bring everyone we know who is coming into town from now on!! Thank you for a truly magical day.”

Jessica Blazekovic from Burlington Dance Academy, on Sep 21, 2019 said:

“Too much fun!At first you feel overwhelmed but once you find a few secrets you start seeing things differently! We will defintely recommend this place and be back next time we are in the area! Thanks for the great afternoon!”

SONDRA FAYE STALLARD on Sep 21, 2019 said:

“An intimate evening with Jesse Colin Young. fabulous. ”

Paul Thieberger on Sep 20, 2019 said:

“Awesome as usual”

Skip Schlitzkus from Tropical Rain Barrels , on Sep 20, 2019 said:

“From the moment Ted stepped into the street, to him guiding me thru the back alley for private parking, to him giving information and getting my first cocktail, my experience was just plain EXCEPTIONAL. I've been traveling the world for 55 years, which includes 23 countries, and I've never been surrounded by such and eclectic gathering of memorabilia and incredible vibes. Floor after floor and room after room are loaded with the most unique and valuable treasures. The intimate setting where Jesse Colin Young played was perfect. 75 chairs filled with enthusiastic followers and first time believers.This is a MUST place to visit and support.Thank you, Ted.A memory forever.”

Jen Ellis on Sep 19, 2019 said:

“This was such a fun way to spend a couple hours in DC! There's so much to see it's easily something you can go to again and again. The staffs knowledge of the incredible amount of memorabilia was amazing. Who wouldn't like feeling like they're apart of their own little mystery adventure!?”

Jessica Young on Sep 7, 2019 said:

“This is the best tour I have ever been on. My daughter and I did the self-guided tour through this amazing mansion. We loved it! Definitely one of the highlights to our trip. Fun for all!! ”

Amanda Halverson on Sep 4, 2019 said:

“This place is AMAZING! If you get the chance to go, go! It was a once in a lifetime experience. I feel like you could go countless times and see something different every time. We only found 12 doors but just being immersed in the place's incredible history was worth going.”

Cardonick on Sep 2, 2019 said:

“We really enjoyed the mansion! Seeing all the different rooms and memorabilia was really interesting and a lot of fun. We only found about 5 doors and felt like we were walking in circles at times, but the experience was definitely worth it!”

Peggy on Aug 31, 2019 said:

“Coolest place ever!!! We had an amazing time searching for hidden doors and treasures.”

Ivana on Aug 29, 2019 said:

“Came with a friend for a book presentation by the author and very much enjoyed it. It was really great!”

Cloe on Aug 28, 2019 said:

“The museum was amazing and totally one-of-a-kind! It is a hidden gem in D.C. that deserves much more recognition than it has. It's a place that I now want to bring any visiting guests.”

James rochester from Jaguar land rover, on Aug 24, 2019 said:

“The o street mansion offers the unique experience to live out everyone's childhood dream of exploring a vast mansion with secret passages. It however also to my surprise was full of historical significance ,knowledge and memorabilia which is ALL available for purchase. The only letdown for me is that I didn't find all the doors!!, but I'll definitely be back. ”

Tallah Tracy on Aug 22, 2019 said:

“What a hidden gem! This is a crazy, wonderful, secret hotel and museum. We did the Espionage Treasure Hunt, and really appreciated that it made us slow down and enjoy the space. Our family spent two hours, but easily could have spent the day. Love that the purchase of art and collectibles supports the arts. Our 19 year old son joined us. He is a difficult one to impress. He was impressed. Now we are hoping to book a room when we visit next year. The owners and staff were delightful people, as well. ”

Irene Galioto on Aug 21, 2019 said:

“What a magnificent day I enjoyed with my 7 year old granddaughter. We were excited to find 26 doors on our first visit. More visits will definitely be on our agenda. ”

Molly on Aug 21, 2019 said:

“We had so much fun! There was so much to see and the rooms were filled with such interesting memorabilia. We found around 10 hidden doors and those were great. We took our time and really enjoyed it. Would like to come back for dinner or some other tour and bring our friends. Staff were friendly and there was a good vibe. Very cool place. ”

Kim Bufkin on Aug 20, 2019 said:

“Absolutely recommend! Kids are still talking about our visit, happy memories made! ”

Deborah Siegel on Aug 16, 2019 said:

“My 11 year old nephew and I had such a fun time searching the mansion for secret doors and exploring the rooms. We cant wait to come back and find more doors! This was a great alternative to the usual museums and a great way to spend some tome together. ”

Courtney Owens on Aug 15, 2019 said:

“I brought 3 twelve year old girls and they had an absolute blast at the mansion. Such a memorable day! The owners could not be any nicer and went out of their way to make the girls feel special. This is the place for you if you have a creative, fun and open mind. This is not the place for anyone who has a closed mind ”

Nurani Chandra on Aug 15, 2019 said:

“The experience was beyond our expectation. The thrill of finding the secret doors was even better. We spent nearly 2 hours available to us but probably Would have required another 4 to go over all the collections. Amazing indeed.”

Dan on Aug 12, 2019 said:

“My parents were in town to visit, and I did not know what to think about the Mansion ahead of time. We had a wonderful time exploring this truly unique house/museum. Finding 6 secret doors is not bad, right? I would highly recommend this activity for anyone - tourist or local - as a great excursion in DC that keeps you thinking rather than just looking.”

Jodie on Aug 11, 2019 said:

“Fun place to spend an afternoon with the family. ”

Andrew Kowal, MD on Aug 10, 2019 said:

“It was simply an amazing experience for us and our children. They still haven't stopped talking about it and already want to return to DC just so they can find more hidden secret doors. Thank you !”

Rebecca Wilson on Aug 8, 2019 said:

“This was a wonderful way to spend some fun time with our family. The opportunity to spend some time speaking with the owners made it even more special.”

Monica Gonzalez on Aug 7, 2019 said:

“Great Museum”

Suzi on Aug 7, 2019 said:

“Astounding! Creative! A "must" see and do experience. Splurge and take the private tour! Definitely worth every penny and every minute!”

Meredith Page on Aug 6, 2019 said:

“What a wild place! Hard to believe it seems to be virtually unknown up here in Baltimore, I'll try and spread the word;)”

Amanda Crose on Aug 5, 2019 said:

“Everything yesterday was phenomenal, the food was exceptional and everyone had a great time.”

Barry Brenig on Aug 3, 2019 said:

“Dinner event was in the wine cellar to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation. We were made to feel special. ”

Sheryl Titus on Aug 2, 2019 said:

“Interesting adventure for all ages. Kept my 16 year old granddaughter's interest and she engaged her Dad. Great time you won't find duplicated elsewhere.”

Shannon T. on Jul 31, 2019 said:

“My family did the Secret Door tour. My husband and I loved looking at all the items for sale and looking for the secret doors. Our two teenagers noted that it was the best part of their trip to Washington. My daughter would love to live there. I highly recommend visiting. If you are taking your children to many of the museums it would be great to break it up and plan a visit to the Mansion on O Street in the middle of your trip. ”

Marissa Dakin on Jul 29, 2019 said:

“can't miss experience in DC”

Franceska Wilde on Jul 28, 2019 said:

“An amazing and completely unique "museum + more." The secret door tour was fun and completely engaged my 3 teens (and me! -- though they "lost" me!) for well over an hour; that is, before they discovered the vintage pinball machines. Many many quarters later, and without regrets, we'll be returning. FDW”

Lisa Seniura on Jul 24, 2019 said:

“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience for us. We will definitely be back. We appreciated all your hospitality.”

Martha Tyndall on Jul 23, 2019 said:

“The whole family enjoyed the chance to explore this unique place. ”

RUSSEL PETERSON from MY KITCHEN MAGICIAN INC., on Jul 23, 2019 said:

“I took my two grandsons to both the Espionage Hunt and Magic show. Five stars for both. The grandsons are 8 and 11 and along with my wif, they and my daughter and her husband happily explored a magical world. Never knowing quite where you were or how to get back from whence you came! And..an amazing visual treat greeted you around each new corner and through each of the many hidden doors. It is an amazingly eclectic melange of art work, kitsch, and some really beautiful one of a kind items - and - they are all for sale...and reasonably priced. It has the largest selection of one of a kind guitars signed by some of the greatest artists of our times. But, as amazing as the tour was, the Magic Show with Rich Bloch totally made the day for all of us. We were even included in his act and had a fantastic time. His magic and slight of hand will amaze you, but his act left me in tears of laughter. Rich is a Master Showman and we look forward to seeing his act again. I hope they can schedule in some more showtimes!”

Joseph Inabnet from Inabnet Court Reporting, on Jul 22, 2019 said:

“I didn't know ahead of time what a magical place I was visiting as I was focused on seeing Rich Bloch perform his wonderful comedy/magic routine. As a result, I was disappointed that I didn't allow time beforehand to begin exploration of this wonderful place known as The Mansion. Rest assured on my next visit, I will allow time to tour the Mansion and learn of its many secrets. The staff was absolutely wonderful, and I look forward to interacting with them again. And Rich Bloch was amazing, as always!”

James Campbell on Jul 21, 2019 said:

“This was just amazing. I only wish our group had allotted more time to explore all that was there. One could spend hours there. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this as a must see in DC”

Louis Rivera on Jul 21, 2019 said:

“Fun, especially if you are obsessive-compulsive like me! Needed to find one more door! Arts and pop focus and eclectic style was fun too! ”

Mohaimin Al Aoun on Jul 19, 2019 said:

“Great!”

Bill Butz on Jul 18, 2019 said:

“Ted is a marvelous host, engaged with the guests, offering bits of hidden door guidance with wry humor. My two kids and two eight year-old twin grandaughters visiting from New Zealand were enthralled. I was on post-surgery crutches and Ted guided me around. Couldn't be better.”

Kimberly Whitehead from Public Knowledge, on Jul 16, 2019 said:

“We the staff of Public Knowledge enjoyed our time exploring the museum! Lots of interesting items, as well as history. Enjoyed looking for the secret doors lol! You are very creative in how you place the items throughout the mansion on the treasure hunt list. Thanks for the fun experience.”

Jane Hsiao on Jul 15, 2019 said:

“Terrific activity for family with teenagers!”

Erin Song on Jul 9, 2019 said:

“It was amazing. My boyfriend normally doesn't get so excited about activities but he was SO determined to find the secret doors we ended up staying almost 3 hours and found 9 secret doors. It's a workout looking for these secret doors. We were SO TIRED afterward.”

Linda Moreno on Jul 8, 2019 said:

“OMG, what a wonderful experience! Every nook & cranny is filled with remarkable items and so much memorabilia . We loved the music, guitars, Rosa Parks room (really every room) and the founder and her partner are so friendly. We loved the experience and intend to return again. We even purchased an item, so much fun. We even sang Beatle songs all the way back to our hotel.”

Elliot Boyle on Jul 6, 2019 said:

“Very cool”

Jenna Reese on Jul 5, 2019 said:

“Awesome!”

Michael McCurry on Jul 5, 2019 said:

“Go! Do this! It was truly great! Myself, my wife and our 2 teenagers all enjoyed the Mansion. The adventure of looking for the secret doors would have been enough but there is so very much more. The Mansion is filled with curiosities, hundreds of signed guitars, photos and paintings and statues and toys and furniture and waaaay too much to describe here. It is a feast for the senses. Not to mention the 2 story log cabin built inside! (We found 4 hidden doors and a secret passage in there.). The staff was super friendly and helpful and even more the other visitors were having as much fun as we were and we traded clues about hidden panels. I can't say enough good things. This is great for all ages!"”

Rachel Orvig on Jul 3, 2019 said:

“The most amazing museum and experience I've ever had! I made a mistake with not allowing my self more time! Would love to come back and spend the whole day! Nkaiso is an amazing person and really goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has everything they need to really enjoy their experience!!! ”

Helena Kinane on Jul 2, 2019 said:

“Such an amazing experience! There was so much detail put into everything there and every room was different. Definitely will be back again!”

Nancy Clark-Gonyea from Eastern Virginia Medical School, on Jul 1, 2019 said:

“Today's event was spectacular! To bring such a diverse group to your space was so much fun for me. Some reminded me of country bumpkins who had never been to the big city before! Everyone was in awe and they were so impressed with the venue, the food, the desserts (oh my!) and the fun Ted provided with the history of the house and his insights into H's designs. We had an incredible time and will be back - as a group and individually for sure.”

Jennifer Monson on Jul 1, 2019 said:

“We had a great time! Exciting fun searching for hidden doors and treasures!”

Jean Wiskowski on Jun 27, 2019 said:

“ESO our host was fantastic! He gave us extra time during our tour once we came back downstairs and you can tell how passionate he is about what he does and about the home. Wonderful experience.”

Jean Wiskowski on Jun 27, 2019 said:

“ESO our host was fantastic! He gave us extra time during our tour once we came back downstairs and you can tell how passionate he is about what he does and about the home. Wonderful experience.”

Wendy Richardson from Preeminent PR, on Jun 25, 2019 said:

“Phenomenal every thing from the staff to the memorabilia is/was phenomenal!!!”

Debra Webb on Jun 23, 2019 said:

“My sister , who has lived in Arlington for over 34 years, found the mansion online. We took my 15 year old granddaughter there. It was so much fun. We all loved the house. There is so much to see, and it??s all so interesting. We found 11 of the 70 secret doors. We spent at least three hours in the house. The owners are very nice. I recommend it to my friends, for a fun adventure ”

Joan Kober on Jun 19, 2019 said:

“MY 2 grandkids - 12 and 9 - absolutely loved it. They wanted to go back today. Looking for the hidden doors was such a thrill for them - one of the best things we've ever done together.”

Julie Curran on Jun 18, 2019 said:

“I had no idea what to expect. This was such a cool place. We spent 4 hours wandering, playing, sipping cocktails and discovering. There is truly something for everyone. ”

Amy Klabon on Jun 14, 2019 said:

“Always fun! ”

Kazuhiro on Jun 12, 2019 said:

“Thank you for your kindness. I liked the feel of the room and the secret door. I enjoyed my stay. See you again!”

Julie Collins on Jun 11, 2019 said:

“Stellar searching...”

Debra E Foreman on Jun 10, 2019 said:

“I visited the mansion in the middle of the day on a Wednesday. I almost had the whole place to myself! Iso Akpabio (manager) was very welcoming and very knowledgable about the mansion and it's history. Prepaying for drinks (online) was a good deal and you are allowed to enjoy them while walking through this awesome mansion looking at everything and anything you could ever imagine! ”

James Wolff on Jun 4, 2019 said:

“Amazing!”

Piper Scott from Troop 12034, on Jun 2, 2019 said:

“Our troop chose to use their Girl Scout cookie sale profits to have an adventure at the Mansion, and it did not disappoint! They were wowed by the delicious treats and then had the time of their lives exploring all of the hidden doors and themes rooms. An extraordinary time for the girls and their parents! Thank you so much for making our visit so very special!”

Alessandra Cantone on May 28, 2019 said:

“Magic place, a hidden gem”

Elliott on May 28, 2019 said:

“Somehow I've lived in the DC area my whole life and never visited the mansion, but now it will be our 1st stop with out of town guests! An amazing experience. Lots of fun, and we were kept involved the entire visit. I Highly recommend coming here. ”

Jennifer Shannon on May 27, 2019 said:

“Just knowing that Rosa parks stayed there for 10 years made it more interesting the rooms were incredible very interesting story and House”

Deb Gottesman from Co-Executive Director, The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, on May 27, 2019 said:

“Thank you for providing us with such a beautiful evening last night. Our guests LOVED the Mansion , and it made the experience of gathering to watch a film about Life Stories all the more special. And they also raved about the food. Thank you for throwing in so many extras for us (the desserts were unexpected and truly delicious!). It really couldn't have gone better! We hope to have more occasions to connect in the future.”

Dawn Dickson on May 27, 2019 said:

“Super cool and fun + unique experience. So much history and memorabilia - the most engaging and interactive museum I've ever been to. I will return, we only found 8 hidden doors”

Chip Dobbs on May 27, 2019 said:

“Had a blast. Will come back”

Laura Pinna on May 27, 2019 said:

“Lightheaded and comfortable with a mix of ages helped make this a most enjoyable afternoon. Combined with the self guided tour beforehand is a wonderful way to relax and let the mind take a break from the world outside.”

JR LaPaugh from , on May 24, 2019 said:

“Love it, love it and did I say love it? I stayed at OM for the first time in 2004 ish. I have been back several times since over the years and now I'm bringing my kids this July 2019. I have used OM's eclectic style in my own home as we get many complements from family and visitors. This is a must see location. It's so easy to make conversation and friends with other guest due to atmosphere at OM. I hope my kids bring their families their as I look forward to making more memories with them at OM in the future! ”

Michael Hofmann on May 24, 2019 said:

“Thank you again for the memorable stay. You guys are awesome and have something really special.”

Tasha on May 20, 2019 said:

“O Mansion is a hidden gem in DC that has been around for a long time. There are so many places for your eyes to go,I know that I have to go back again. And thanks for hosting a wonderful GoT series finale party! We had so much fun!”

Ryan on May 20, 2019 said:

“Amazing hosts!”

Sally S Clark from AFG Group, Inc., on May 20, 2019 said:

“The awesome group pictures you took at the end of the event was my favorite part of the whole day! Totally unexpected, and totally fitting with our theme of going "weird"!”

Susan Bodane on May 20, 2019 said:

“We absolutely loved this museum. It was the second time in a week. My husband and I went and then brought friends. You loose the track of time and there is so much too see. Very friendly staff!”

Vivian Feen from Re/Max Advantage Realty, on May 15, 2019 said:

“Unbelievable! Creative Museum! Super, caring staff-everyone of them. Food? Aaah, you gotta taste..Creative & delicious. Wait'll you taste mind-blowing desserts! I'm a fan of all the rock n'roll signed guitars: Dylan,Cash,Hendrix,just starting to name. You'll see!”

Ric Miner on May 13, 2019 said:

“I enjoyed the food and the tour and I plan on returning in the near future. ”

Priscills from Butler, on May 13, 2019 said:

“Food was fantastic and staff was exceptionally friendly. Love the room exploration. We will be back.”

Casey Dexter from Purdue University, on May 8, 2019 said:

“Lady H and the Mansion on O Street are the absolute best! The staff was so kind and caring, the venue is spectacular and the food and drinks were beyond our expectations! Thank you for a wonderful event!”

Ethan Young on May 5, 2019 said:

“They were not kidding about secret doors, 2 is above average for sure! We got distracted by everything because of everyone and everything was awesome to look at! Worth it. Mere minimum of 45 minutes will go by fast!”

Jim Finney on May 5, 2019 said:

“Always a fun time at the O. The second time we have been there and always see something new.Would love to stay there sometime!”

Nancy Guerra on May 5, 2019 said:

“What a blast! Needed something different to do for my daughters 25th birthday and this was it! We did the Above and Beyond Hunt and really had a fantastic time! The sheer quantity of amazing and unique items was overwhelming. We loved the log cabin and the game room and the wine cellar! We are definitely going back!”

Daniela Guerrero from 3M, on May 2, 2019 said:

“3M's experience with The Mansion on O Street was outstanding, beginning with the personalized attention we got throughout the planning process and ending with the execution of an extraordinary private event. Our guests were thrilled to visit a place that was not a common destination for most DC tourists, and even with such great anticipation, their expectations were far exceeded. Thanks to the world-class staff for making this a truly memorable experience. ”

John Caldwell on Apr 29, 2019 said:

“My second visit, and we had an absolute blast, as always! Your commentator who introduced us to the Scavenger Hunt was energetic and well-versed in the mansion's history. Great job!”

Len Jaffe from Len Jaffe, on Apr 29, 2019 said:

“First time visit. Very nice venue for a house concert.”

Jennifer Parker on Apr 26, 2019 said:

“So much fun! Just as the tour describes, you get lost! But it was so fun! Definitely recommend to anyone! ”

Pet on Apr 24, 2019 said:

“What an amusing serendipitous adventure! Two hours exploring. Found this museum a great find in DC. We have explored much of DC over the years and must say, if you enjoy eclectic architecture and nostalgia, you will definitively enjoy this museum!”

Trina Kerns on Apr 19, 2019 said:

“Amazing! Loved every minute! The welcoming employee was especially friendly, informative and awesome! I think his name was Iso. ”

Marc Douglas Berardo on Apr 19, 2019 said:

“I just wanted to say again: thank you to you and H for opening up the mansion to me. It is a special place and feels like home. A perfect place for me to turn fifty. (The Big clay world turns and we get older, bodies change, knees give out...weird) You guys provide a heady and important service to musical travelers who need to write things down and make songs out of all of it from time to time. For that I could never thank you enough. Also, the laughs are always just right. Carry on. ”

Michelle Powers on Apr 19, 2019 said:

“This was a fabulous family adventure! Something you would not normally do on a vacation to DC. We can??t wait to return and find more secret doors!”

Jamie Bruno on Apr 19, 2019 said:

“What a great experience!”

Angela Rikard and Aniyah Foulks on Apr 13, 2019 said:

“We had an amazing time at the mansion. Mrs H was the perfect host as were all the guides and staff along the way. The history and artifacts within the house are absolutely mind-boggling! My granddaughter fell in love with Mrs H and had so many questions that she didn't want to leave. We will definitely be coming back with extra family members in tow!”

Monica Roney on Apr 10, 2019 said:

“The experience was fantastic for all of the family. The foldout sofa bed was comfortable for our son and we enjoyed the king bed. The amenities are as noted and we were able to take in the surroundings. Easy Metro access and restaurants to visit. Local groceries nearby to provide our basic needs”

Small David on Apr 8, 2019 said:

“So much fun!”