View of the lobby atrium, Summer 2023. Photo: Imagine Photography
Plan Your Visit
Admission and Hours
Timed tickets are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome for same-day tickets as space permits. General Admission tickets include access to our ongoing exhibitions.
Ongoing Exhibitions
What is Jewish Washington?
Connect. Reflect. Act.
Free Admission
Special Exhibition
Special exhibitions fees vary and are always free for Members.
Public Programs
Require separate registration and may charge additional fees.
Members
Enjoy free admission to all exhibitions, discounts on programs, exclusive content, and early access for priority tickets.
Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Schedule
- Nov 11: 9:30 am–6 pm for Veteran's Day
- Nov 27: 11 am–3 pm
- Nov 28: Closed for Thanksgiving Day
- Dec 24: 11 am–3 pm
- Dec 25: 11 am–3 pm
Evening Hours
Until 8pm on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding holiday closings)
2024 Dates
Nov 6 | Dec 4
Directions & Parking
Located at the corner of 3rd & F Streets, NW
575 3rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.789.0900
Accessibility and Groups Entrance
On F Street
Parking
Public paid parking garage available at 3rd & G Streets, NW
Public Transit
Metro: Red Line to Judiciary Square, National Building Museum exit, walk 1 block
Capital Bike Share: 3rd & H Streets, NW, walk 2 blocks
Circulator Bus: Georgetown-Union Station route to Massachusetts & New Jersey Avenues, NW, walk 5 blocks
Regional rail to Union Station, 15-minute walk
Group Tours
We are pleased to provide guided tours for groups of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy.
Adult groups, please visit the Tour the Museum page to plan your visit.
Educators and School Administrators, please visit the School Groups Visits page.
Accessibility
We welcome all visitors and strive to ensure that our exhibitions, programs, and facilities are accessible to everyone.
Wheelchair entrance is located on F Street. All Museum spaces are wheelchair accessible. We are able to provide wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis; please go to our welcome desk for assistance. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on all floors of the Museum.
Videos in the exhibitions are open-captioned in English.
Gewirz Museum Shop
Find books, postcards, and gifts inspired by our collection and exhibitions. All proceeds help support the Museum’s education programs.
The Nosh Pit
Light refreshments are available for purchase at the cafe cart in the Morse Loeb Lobby.
Proudly serving Compass Coffee.
