The Mansion on O Street

Hey - would this place be cool for maybe $10 a person? Sure, why not. But for $30 a person its very underwhelming. It's essentially 5 cavernous townhomes linked together and stuffed to the brim with random nicknacks and antiques. The "secret doors" are very underwhelming too. Would I say it's a bad experience? No. But not nearly worth the money. Not even close.

I brought my wife and 3 kids (Ages 8, 11, 18) to see the museum based on the numerous 5 star reviews I read. The advertising sounded very attractive and something my kids would love. When we arrived we checked in, which was easy, and watched a short video. Then we were pointed to the stairs to start searching for secret rooms. All the rooms were very cluttered, borderline hoarderish, and every secret room was so easy to find my youngest kids found them within a minute of entering the room. The price per person for basic morning admission was $33 after fees. There were other groups of people visiting during the same timeslot we had and everyone we spoke to was underwhelmed by the visit. It’s hard for me to believe any of the reviews are honest, especially because there are none under 4 stars. In total we spent just under 1 hour there and discovered every secret room and door. It’s important to note that most of the secrets are just doors/windows and not rooms you can enter.

My husband and I went here for a night out. We had so much fun. Would recommend doing this. Not so much for kids to do. There's lots of stuff to see . Try to get a time when it's not too busy. If you can that way you can find the doors without someone giving them away.

A completely different experience than any other museum in D.C. The beginning of the self guided experience is worth listening to every word. Its walls (that open) must have amazing stories to tell. Try and find as many hidden entrances that move you from room to hallway to room. It’s surreal as there are actual guests staying in the mansion. The amount of incredible memorabilia in this Mansion is overwhelming and every piece is for sale. As it’s an Inn as well as a museum there is a bar to stop in when you find your way back. Depending on your time limits, this could be an hour visit or three. A little off the beaten path, still hanging on to a “hidden gem” - loved it

Take a break from monuments and "traditional" museums by visiting the Museum on O Street. This is perfect for kids from 5-13, I'd say. We had an 11-year-old with us who got into the game of trying to find the hidden doors and rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our favorite was the log cabin room. Each of the themed rooms is crammed with stuff, so if you have trouble with clutter, be prepared. We especially liked the baseball-themed room. Classic rock lovers will enjoy this museum.

Went with our 12 and 14yo kids. They loved finding the secret doors; us parents loved the nostalgia. We were there over 90 minutes - tired by then, and all the stuff everywhere can be overwhelming to the senses over time. Yes, it seems pricey given so many things in DC are free, but it was a fun unique experience and glad we did it. We felt it was worth it. We parked a couple blocks away via SpotHero since too far for our bikes from our VBRO which was not near a metro stop.