Visit/Tours
$33/person with Tax
$25/person
$475 + Tax
$45.25/person
Seminars, creative problem solving, & great fun things to do
45th ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fight boredom . . . and . . . find your way through secret doors and covert passages to our Secret Beer Gardens. Embark on an exciting self-guided adventure. No maps or hints — just your sleuthing skills . . . and . . . a few beers!
Each visit promises access to at least 60 legendary rooms and 32 concealed passages. Discovering 3 secret doors makes you an above-average sleuth. It's your challenge to find and conquer! Proceeds go to support our museum programs.
Includes:
— Secret door tour
— 1 beer in our Secret Gardens
Don't forget your shopping bags. Everything is for sale.
First & Third Sunday every month - 1:00 pm
Musicians no entrance fee. If you would like to attend a jam and you are not a musician, please reserve ticket using the button above.
The Coolest Place in DC! — Booking.com
Step beyond the realm of imagination and into a world where magic becomes a reality.
Join us for an unforgettable experience with a glass of champagne in hand as you explore our immersive exhibits and hidden doors.
With over 100 rooms and a staggering 80 secret doors (yes, 80!), the possibilities for discovery are endless. While we guarantee access to at least 60 legendary rooms, be forewarned: locating secret doors can be quite the tricky task. Find 2 or 3, and you'll truly be an above-average sleuth!
— includes a keepsake glass
— the only tour that you can take your drink with you!
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
This is a self-guided tour
NOTE: Last reservation of the day will only have one hour to explore.
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids)
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Celebrate the spirit of the season and give back when you explore our dazzling gallery of creative trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll take one home for Christmas!
Landscape and flower artists, as well as community volunteers create and donate fabulous holiday decorations including glittering trees, stunning wreaths, and hand-crafted gingerbread houses, and you have a chance to try and win your favorites!
Ticket Includes
- Tree Jubilee Exhibit
- One holiday beverage
- Five raffle (you could win your favorite item!)
- Secret Door Tour
Additional raffles can be purchased on-site. All funds raised support museum programs which focus on promoting compassion, understanding, and unity through the fusion of the arts, music, sports, science, and history.
*Sponsored by Randy Watts Design, Al Tiramisu, Cactus Cantina, DuPont Lash and Brow Bar, PetSmart, Spa Logic DC
Give thanks and have fun finding your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
O Museum (also called The Secret Door Museum) has over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors. Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
First Sunday: Every Month. Tour: 2pm Music: 3pm
Join Us for a Special Performance by Steve Key & Company at the O Street Museum on December 7, 2025, at 2 PM!
Steve Key & Company, created in 1992 by composer and arranger Stephen F. Key consists of vocalists who have performed various forms and styles of music locally, nationally, and internationally. The ensemble exists through love for music ministry, produces a rich, harmonious sound, and is committed to spreading the gospel far and wide.
The ensemble, Delmarie Hines, Phylis Parker, sopranos; Charmaine Ferbish, Jordan Ferbish, Jacquelin Portis-Joyner, altos; Dominique Jackson, Wayne Jenkins, Steve Key, tenors, has received notable acclaim in the Washington Metropolitan area and has also garnered kudos at several European music festivals festivals, including the North Sea Jazz festival in The Hague, Holland, where members of the group performed before standing-room-only audiences.
Over the group’s 30-year history, the ensemble has released four commercially available recordings: “Peaceful Inspiration”, “We Worship You”, “Let Your Light Shine”, “Go Tell It”, and is looking forward to completing a new recording in 2026.
This December 7, you will experience the power of their ministry in person. Steve Key & Company is dedicated to sharing God's word through music, and you’re sure to be blessed by their uplifting and inspiring performance. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear their soul-stirring gospel music live at the O Street Museum.
Please mark your calendars for December 7, 2025, at 2 PM, and come prepared to be moved by this amazing group of believers who pour their hearts into their music and ministry. You won’t want to miss it!
Cash bar.
— Tour: 4:00pm
— Concert: 5:00pm
— Cash Bar
Dan Navarro is a renowned songwriter, recording artist, singer, voice actor, producer, road warrior, and arts advocate. He has written or co-written heartfelt songs for Pat Benatar, The Bangles, Wink, Marco Borsato, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, and Rusty Weir. Website: dannavarro.com
Marc Douglas Berardo composes great songs using humor and deft storytelling. His songs bring to mind James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark, and Steely Dan. Berardo’s latest record, “The Beauty of This Now,” released in 2024, was produced by Texas legends Ron Flynt and Walt Wilkins. Website: marcdouglas.com.
Presented by SHC Music Tribe. Proceeds from this event go to benefit the O Museum programs.
December 20th and 21st
Viviana W. Scrivner
I am originally from Asunción, Paraguay, where I earned a degree in Accounting and Business Administration from The Catholic University. I am married to Richard Scrivner, a retired U.S. Army officer, and we are proud parents of two children, Ashley and Alex. Richard’s military career gave our family the opportunity to live in diverse places—including the United States, the Marshall Islands, Korea, and Germany—experiences that have deeply enriched my perspective and creativity.
Driven by a lifelong passion for fashion, design, and creative expression, I founded VS by Viviana Scrivner LLC, a business dedicated to handcrafting elegant home décor and personalized gifts. My collections include chunky knit blankets, seasonal wreaths, custom trays, candles, table accents, and one-of-a-kind decorative pieces designed to bring warmth, sophistication, and personality into the home. I also create holiday collections and themed centerpieces, often drawing inspiration from cultural traditions and the beauty of the seasons.
Beyond my product collections, I host private and group craft workshops, where participants can design and create their own décor while learning new skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Past workshops have included chunky knit pumpkins, decoupage glass plates, and holiday-themed crafts—each designed to encourage creativity, community, and joy.
I believe in living life to the fullest, embracing every opportunity for growth, creativity, and adventure with enthusiasm and positivity. Through my work, I strive to craft meaningful pieces that not only beautify spaces but also inspire connection, celebration, and lasting memories.
After you visit the spectacular show you'll take a journey around our 100 room mansion to search for secret doors, immersive rooms and unique exhibits. We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (yes 80!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find —if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth. We will never ruin the surprise of finding a secret door by giving you a map - or showing you where they are. So be sure to keep your eyes open! If you find two secret doors you are an above average sleuth! Join us on this thrilling journey of discovery!
Proceeds support our Arts and Education programs
We've decked the halls and filled The O with season's greetings & holiday cheer -- to create amazing memories for all. Our volunteers will treat you to an in-depth history of our philosophy, museum, building, secret doors and what to look for before you head on out on this self-guided journey. Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
Bring your own shopping bags to get any last minute gifts — everything in the O is for sale! Proceeds fund our non-profit programs.
Tour: 2pm Music: 3pm
A night of music and hope to support Tom’s life-saving therapy.
Performers: singer songwriter John Kadlecik, Further guitar-slinging sideman
to Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir; Roots Rock Americana musicians Joe & Anna Grace Uehlein; and Dulcimer aficionado and manager of Tom, Chris Colvin
ABOUT: Tom Constanten became the 7th member of the Grateful Dead in 1968, recording the band's second album, Anthem of the Sun, while on weekend leave from the Air Force. "It was like a magic carpet ride that was there for me to step on," he says. "I would have been a fool not to." He was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nWQH7Zt8Hk. His trophy was donated to O Museum 15 years ago, and he has been an artist-in-residence here many times.
Dress your best! Celebrate in Style!
Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture as you find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
Cash bar. Bring your own shopping bags. everything without a heartbeat is for sale! Proceeds support our museum programs. No re-entry.
Self-Guided Tour & Overnight Stay at the "Coolest Place In D.C."~booking.com
— Top Seven Hotels in D.C. ~ Forbes Magazine
— Historic Site on The African American Heritage Trail
— Top 5 historic venues to explore in the world ~ smithsonian magazine
Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians, and fiction writers — when you spend a night at the museum.
— Luxurious accommodations - (Rooms sleep 2 people, queen bed)
— Exclusive self-guided tour (all night long if you like!)
— Private outdoor gardens
— Complimentary WiFi inside & outside
— BBQ with chef (pre-order)
— Private chef available upon request (same day requests subject to availability)
— Touch-free check-in
— Minimum of 24 hours waiting period between rentals
PLEASE NOTE:
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room tax (14.95%) is additional and will be charged to your card when you reserve.
to secure your room reservation, a one night's non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is charged at time of reservation. the balance is due at check-in.
check-in is at 3 p.m. check-out is 11 a.m.
there is a $100/night charge for early checkout and $100 for a late checkout.
Dress your best! Celebrate in Style! Join us on New Year's Day.
Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture as you find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.
Cash bar. Bring your own shopping bags. everything without a heartbeat is for sale! Proceeds support our museum programs. No re-entry.
First Sunday: Every Month. Tour: 2pm Signing: 3pm Be ready to be inspired. Come and enjoy! Cash bar.
Featuring The Honorable Charlene Drew Jarvis, his daughter will be talking about her latest collaboration on her book, "Genius Unbroken." Written with Dr. Craig Miller. Dr. Jarvis will also speak about the lessons in leadership that she learned from her father.
Readers will find in "Genius Unbroken" the story of Dr. Charles Drew's seminal and life-saving work while his life offers an enduring lesson in resilience, intellectual triumph, and the transformative power of unwavering determination. Dr. Charles Drew was a pioneering figure in blood banking and transfusion medicine, developing innovative methods for storing blood and blood plasma, leading to the establishment of large-scale blood banks.
Dr. Drew opposed the segregation of blood, both by the Red Cross and the military, policies that were changed because of his influence. Dr. Drew left the Red Cross, not because of it's now-changed policy of blood segregation by race, but because of his original mission, the training of more African American surgeons at the Howard University Medical School.
— Tour: 2:00pm
— Meet The Author: 3:00pm
— Cash Bar
Andréa Seiger is the author of “111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss,” an off-the track guidebook for adventuresome visitors, and locals who wish to find new ways to enjoy their own city. She has been in the tourism and meetings industry for 31 years, and has had many uniquely DC opportunities.
She is a road tripping junkie, and is happy to go anywhere on any day, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic. She loves flea markets, auctions, outdoorsy adventures and craft shows anywhere; exploring every place she goes and shopping the local color.
As for DC, she is a total contrarian to the concept that “one never plays tourist in one’s own city.” She is spoiled by the fact that Smithsonian Museums are free and full of wonder. She knows most of DC by landmarks and loves to explore the nooks and crannies of her home town. She keeps a list of places she still needs to go and things she needs to do in the city, as there are always spots and events to explore that one might not yet know.
In her spare time, she maintains her own small business, Urban Safari, which deals in creating special off-the-beaten-path visits to unique and intriguing locations in the US and abroad.
This event is free but reservations are required.
Cash bar.
Embark on a mystifying journey where the unseen and unheard stories of espionage come alive! This unique exhibit unravels the mystery of clandestine operations in the most unexpected places: from the rhythm-filled halls of the music world to the cosmic expanse of NASA, to the enchanting rings of the circus, and the covert corners of literature. At the heart of our exhibition is Agent Double O – not your average operative, but our very own LEGO legend, tasked with missions that twist through the fabric of secrecy itself.
But why stop at just witnessing history? Dive into the world of espionage with an added adventure – an espionage hunt intertwined with our famous secret door tour. This experience is not just about viewing; it's about discovering, engaging, and unraveling the secrets yourself.
This exhibit proudly showcases exclusive donations from LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com
O Museum is ready to shoot cupid's arrow right at you when you visit. Whether you're single or dating love never fails at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world --- you'll steal hearts while you search the 100 room Mansion's labyrinth for treasures that celebrate love. It's LOVE Mansion style. Cash bar.
O Museum in The Mansion, also known as The Secret Door Museum has over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (Yes 80!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms --- but be warned secret doors are tricky to find --- if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.
• advanced online-reservations required
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!
Entire balance is paid in full when you place your reservation.
Merging the cultural richness of Asia and Washington, DC, this exhibit showcases the diverse beauty and creativity that the gift of spring brings. Viewers will walk through imaginative urban gardens — inside and out — filled with sculpture, plants, flowers, porcelain and art, as well as get to search throughout the entire museum. This collection is inspired by the beauty found across Asia, highlighting both traditional and contemporary blooms. Includes a magnificent Cherry Blossom tree in our Secret Gardens.
AFTER SEEING THIS exhibit and our secret gardens, you get to embark on an exciting self-guided adventure through secret doors and hidden passages. Walk in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters. No maps or hints — just your sleuthing skills! Your purchase supports our museum programs. Join the fun!
INCLUDES: A Special Cherry Blossom cocktail
Come celebrate America's 250 anviersary!
Join us for an exclusive VIP Business to Business hot breakfast at O Museum in the Mansion, where industry leaders come together to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while connecting with key decision-makers in an environment designed to inspire fresh perspectives and creativity.
O Museum encourages thinking differently and sparks innovation, making it the perfect setting to build meaningful business relationships. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and be inspired!
51 Steps To Freedom originated as a program at O Museum in The Mansion and is now powered by it.
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