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45 Years of Inspiration:

Join Us For a Spectacular Year of Miracles, Legacy & Milestones

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Secret Door Experience Sun-M 9-6, T-Sat 9-9
$33/person with Tax

Champagne Tour Sun-M 9-6, T-Sat 9-9
Includes a keepsake glass!

Explore Secret Door Museum All Night
$475 + Tax

Halloween Nights Fun 10/24/25-10/30/25
$45.25/person

Team Building Activites
Great fun things to do!

45th ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Bluegrass Jam & Tour
Voted Best Bluegrass Jam in DC by City Paper
1st & 3rd Sundays
Bluegrass Jam & Tour

Featuring DC Bluegrass Union
First & Third Sunday every month - 1:00 pm
Listen to live music and explore our themed rooms, unique exhibits and search for secret doors.
Channel your inner rock star with other musicians in the business. You know who you are: lawyers, doctors, lobbyists by day - but around the clock, always a rock star in your heart.
Bring your groupies, entourage and guitar, banjo or whatever you want to play (or not) and participate in a live jam session with seasoned artists.

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.

Secret Beer Gardens
Now Through October 22
Secret Beer Gardens

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

— 2 complimentary beers in our Secret Gardens

Don't forget your shopping bags.   Everything is for sale.

Secret Beer Gardens Twilight
Now Through October 22
Secret Beer Gardens Twilight

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

— 2 beers in our Secret Gardens

Don't forget your shopping bags.   Everything is for sale.

Secret Society Event
Free for members!
August 6
Secret Society Event

MUST BE A SECRET DOOR SOCIETY MEMBER - PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP AT DOOR REQUIRED.

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. 

Exhibit Opening: Secrets of Espionage
August 6
Exhibit Opening: Secrets of Espionage

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. 

Tabitha Meeks & Kenny Sharp Concert
August 8
Tabitha Meeks & Kenny Sharp Concert

Tour: 5pm
Music: 6pm

ABOUT: Tabitha Meeks
The Queen of Retro Pop has arrived.

Best described as “Norah Jones meets Nancy Sinatra” , Tabitha Meeks’ feel good throwback music will make you bop your head, tap your toes and feel empowered all at once. Her piano solos and live shows are unmatched in fun vintage energy, and her catchy light-hearted songs will be stuck in your head for days.

Her music is featured on Netflix, Hallmark, CBS, Peacock, Paramount +, Amazon Prime, Hutton Hotel, and more. “Girl of the Hour” is featured on Spotify Editorial Playlist “Retro Pop” Feb 2025-present. “Ready For Christmas” has amassed 1 billion+ views throughout social media platforms.

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAWykS2WHC0&t=3s

ABOUT: Kenny Sharp
A singer, songwriter, and producer known for a signature genre-bending sound he calls, "Brown Liquor Music." His style is rooted in the American South and reflects the rich sonic landscapes of Nashville, Memphis, and his familial home of Muscle Shoals. His dynamic musical offerings are lauded by fans of Americana, Blues, Soul, Country, Funk and Rock 'n' Roll.

A natural-born storyteller, Sharp began his career as a rapper focused on lyrical skill and was signed by mentor LunchMoney Lewis to Prescription Songs. He has since become a sought after name for both his lyrics and melodies by film and television sync teams as well as music producers, artists and songwriters across genres including hip-hop, pop, and country and in markets including Nashville, Miami and Los Angeles.

An artist on the ascent, Sharp recently won Nashville's “Music City Mayhem" competition, an annual event hosted by Nashville's AAA station.

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbxHhmymywQ

Proceeds will benefit: O Museum in The Mansion Programs.

Kenny Sharp & Tabitha Meeks Concert
August 8
Kenny Sharp & Tabitha Meeks Concert

Tour: 5pm
Music: 6pm

ABOUT: Kenny Sharp
A singer, songwriter, and producer known for a signature genre-bending sound he calls, "Brown Liquor Music." His style is rooted in the American South and reflects the rich sonic landscapes of Nashville, Memphis, and his familial home of Muscle Shoals. His dynamic musical offerings are lauded by fans of Americana, Blues, Soul, Country, Funk and Rock 'n' Roll.

A natural-born storyteller, Sharp began his career as a rapper focused on lyrical skill and was signed by mentor LunchMoney Lewis to Prescription Songs. He has since become a sought after name for both his lyrics and melodies by film and television sync teams as well as music producers, artists and songwriters across genres including hip-hop, pop, and country and in markets including Nashville, Miami and Los Angeles.

An artist on the ascent, Sharp recently won Nashville's “Music City Mayhem" competition, an annual event hosted by Nashville's AAA station.

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbxHhmymywQ

ABOUT: Tabitha Meeks
The Queen of Retro Pop has arrived.

Best described as “Norah Jones meets Nancy Sinatra” , Tabitha Meeks’ feel good throwback music will make you bop your head, tap your toes and feel empowered all at once. Her piano solos and live shows are unmatched in fun vintage energy, and her catchy light-hearted songs will be stuck in your head for days.

Her music is featured on Netflix, Hallmark, CBS, Peacock, Paramount +, Amazon Prime, Hutton Hotel, and more. “Girl of the Hour” is featured on Spotify Editorial Playlist “Retro Pop” Feb 2025-present. “Ready For Christmas” has amassed 1 billion+ views throughout social media platforms.

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAWykS2WHC0&t=3s

Proceeds will benefit: O Museum in The Mansion Programs.

Lauri Williamson Book Signing
111 Places in Black Culture
August 10
Free for members!
Lauri Williamson Book Signing

ABOUT LAURI WILLIAMSON:
Lauri is the Chief Experience Officer at DC Tours and Events.
she wears many hats—author, tour guide, event planner, gifting company owner, & storyteller—& she wouldn't have it any other way. With a passion for connecting with people & sharing the hidden stories of Washington, DC, she's built a career that blends her love of history, hospitality, & creativity. As a Certified Meeting Planner, Certified & Licensed Tour Guide, & Member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC, she is dedicated to crafting meaningful experiences for her guests, whether through her tours or her work as a professional event planner.

Whether you have visited Washington, DC several times or have been here all your life, 111 Places In Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss will give you some surprising new insights into the city. You'll learn about the largest attempted escape from slavery on record, the first Black millionaire, and the official dance of Washington, DC. This book sheds new light on some beloved businesses and introduces others that are sure to become favorites. It weaves its way through all four quadrants of the city to help locals and experienced travelers learn more, explore more, and do more. Experience a more inclusive look into the city with historical narratives that have often been overlooked or excluded.

Includes a signed copy of Lauri Williamson's book: 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss

Proceeds will benefit: O Museum in The Mansion Programs.

VIP Business to Business
Networking Breakfast
September 1
VIP Business to Business

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!

First Sundays: Gospel Music
In Honor of Mrs. Rosa Parks
September 7
Free for members!
First Sundays: Gospel Music

First Sunday: Every Month. Tour: 2pm Music: 3pm

Be ready to be inspired. Come and enjoy! Cash bar.

NBC4 anchor, Emmy award-winning reporter and native Washingtonian, Molette Green will be featured at the August 3rd, First Sunday Gospel event with host Cowboy Texas Fred and vocalist Susan Carter. Join us!

Bourbon/Whiskey Tasting
September 16
Bourbon/Whiskey Tasting

Explore over 100 rooms and discover more than 80 secret doors, along with a stunning collection of 60 signed guitars, rare photos, instruments, music memorabilia, and much more.

*Participants must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Availability of specific label may be limited.

Poetry Slam & Tour
October 12
Poetry Slam & Tour

Join us for an electrifying night of spoken word poetry, where talented poets compete by performing their original works before a live audience and a panel of judges. With each performance, you'll experience powerful stories, emotions, and the raw energy of creative expression. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of poetry, this event promises to inspire and entertain. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of words and art!

— Tour (self-guided): 6pm
— Slam: 7pm-9pm
— Cash Bar

Halloween Haunted Beer Gardens
Secret Gardens Only
October 31
Halloween Haunted Beer Gardens

This Halloween celebrate the BOO season on this zany journey around O Museum's secret gardens. Come in costume and have a spooktacular time exploring our secret gardens —  decorated special for Halloween. Enter at 2024 O St NW Washington, DC.

Also includes:

  Costume Contest

  Cash Bar

Exhibit Preview Party
Winter Wonderland
November 5
Exhibit Preview Party

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!

Community volunteers, landscape architects & florists 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

  Festival of Trees 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

Secret Society Event
Free for members!
November 5
Secret Society Event

MUST BE A SECRET DOOR SOCIETY MEMBER - PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP AT DOOR 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!

Community volunteers, landscape architects & florists 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

  Festival of Trees 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

Winter Wonderland - Limited Time Exhibit
11/6 - 1/31
Winter Wonderland - Limited Time Exhibit

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

Founder's Day
Roaring 20's Gala
November 12
Founder's Day

HOST COMMITTEE      BE A SPONSOR

Step into an evening of elegance and celebration as we honor our founder’s 75th birthday — and 45 remarkable years of preserving history, championing the arts, and inspiring our community.

Meet new friends and raise a glass to toast this incredible legacy. Enjoy an unforgettable night of fine dining, dancing, decadent desserts, and discovery as you explore the hidden treasures of the museum.

Your presence will help us continue our mission and sustain the arts and education programs at O Museum. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

Dress to impress, and get ready for a night of legacy, and discovery

Host Committee - $999 (for two)

As a valued member of the Host Committee, you and a guest will raise a glass to the hidden heroes we are honoring while exploring the treasures of the museum. Your presence will directly support the O Museum’s mission, sustaining vital arts, education, and healing programs.

Host Committee Benefits:

  • Two tickets to the 75th Founder's Day Event

  • Recognition on social media

  • Recognition on the O Museum website

  • Special recognition during the 75th Founder's Day Event

Proceeds support our arts & education programs

Open Thanksgiving Day
Free for members!
November 28
Open Thanksgiving Day

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!

Open Xmas Eve!
Free for members!
December 24
Open Xmas Eve!

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.

New Year's Eve
Free for members!
December 31
New Year's Eve

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.

Open New Year's Day!
Free for members!
January 1
Open New Year's Day!

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.

Girl Scout Day!
For Girl Scouts and their families ONLY
January 25
Girl Scout Day!

Coolest Place in DC -Booking.com. Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com

Join fellow Girl Scout associations, service units, troops, families, & alumni for a Secret Door tour for Girl Scout Day!

Ticket holders will search for Secret Doors, explore our immersive exhibits, and see Civil Rights Icon Mrs. Rosa Parks' room when they visit.

Scouts are encouraged to wear their sash or vest when they visit. Rosa Parks patches are available.

Find your way through secret doors & covert passages to a world never imagined. Walk in the footsteps of presidents & freedom fighters, historians & fiction writers. Our docents will give you a hidden gems clue card of special items to find & treat you to a video of our history, philosophy, museum, & what to expect on your super sleuth adventure.

With over 100 rooms & 80 secret doors, we guarantee you can find at least 60 of our legendary rooms. But be warned secret doors are tricky to find - if you find 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.

100% of the proceeds from the sale of “Mrs. Rosa Parks Beyond The Bus Life, Lessons and Leadership” go to support Girl Scouts Diversity Programs

Valentine's Secret Door Tour
February 14
Free for members!
Valentine's Secret Door Tour

O Museum in The Mansion on O Street is ready to shoot cupid's arrow right at you. 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. Cash bar.

O Museum in The Mansion has over 100 rooms and over 80 secret doors. We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find — if you find 3 you are an above average sleuth.

Bring your own shopping bags. Everything without a heartbeat is for sale!

Secret Gardens of Asia
Celebrating Cherry Blossoms
March 14
Secret Gardens of Asia

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 drink

Come Celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Free for members!
July 2
Come Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

Come celebrate America's 250 anviersary!

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