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The Octagon:
Museum of the American Architectural Foundation

1799 New York Ave.
Washington, DC
(202) 638-3221

Founded 1970
Handicapped accessible
A.A.M. Accredited; Affiliated with I.C.A.M., M.A.A.M., W.A.A.G., S.A.H., M.E.R.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed Monday
Admission: $2 ($1 students/seniors)

Key Personnel

CEO: Nancy Davis, Director
Sherry Birk, Curator of Prints and Drawings
Linnea Hamer, Curator of Exhibitions
Charlotte Kroll, Administrative Manager
Suzanne Rosenblum, Curator of Education

Statement of Purpose

The Octagon is the oldest Architecture Museum in the country. Its programs focus on Architecture, Design, Restoration and Preservation issues for the general public and museum professionnals.

A view of The Octagon
in its present urban landscape

Collections

The Octagon Permanent Collection of Decorative Art Objects: Decorative art objects of the early 19th century, case study restoration of historical house, White House during the war of 1812.
Prints and Drawings Collection
Architectural drawings, historical photographs, sketchbooks, models about the practice of architecture. Special colletions include: works by Richard Morris Hunt, Henry Bacon, Greene and Greene, Bertram Goodhue, Mickim Mead & White, Hugh Stubbins Clarence, Hunt and Hunt, and others.

Highlihts, Exhibits & Events

Tours and Special Events
Educational programs include tours of the historical house period rooms, hard hat tours of restoration areas, exterior site walking tours. In conjunction with exhibitions, programes include: Lectures; Symposia; Family Activities; Gallery Talks; Tours; and Special Events.
Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village: The Creation of an Architectural Masterpiece
Exhibition examines Jefferson's greatest architectural legacy, the designs for the university of VA. Late Jan-May related education programs.
Grandeur, Simplicity & Convenience: The United States Capitol 1793-1993
Reproduction exhibition documenting the architectural history of the US Capitol.

Research Fields

Washington DC History and Material Culture Issues
The Octagon focuses its efforts on the federal period - roughly 1800-1830.
Architecture and Design Studies

Images

Dining Room of the Octagon
The table has been set for a fancy 19th century dinner party.

Special Hard Hat Tour
Special tours examine the details of this state-of-the-art restoration effort.

Exhibition Installation
Recent installation in the Octagon's newly restored 2nd floor galleries.

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The Octagon: Museum of the American Architectural Foundation

Key Personnel

Statement of Purpose

Collections

Highlihts, Exhibits & Events

Research Fields

Images

This page and all contents are © 1995-2008 by Art Emotion Corp., IL. USA.All information is subject to change - This document is non contractual.

The Octagon:
Museum of the American Architectural Foundation

This page and all contents are © 1995-2008 by Art Emotion Corp., IL. USA.
All information is subject to change - This document is non contractual.