Clara Barton is a personal hero of mine and seeing the space where she did a lot of her work and lay the foundations for the American Red Cross was amazing! The staff was so kind and loving. It was so wonderful to walk where she walked and see where she impacted the country. She is such an amazing woman and we are so lucky to have all of her property to look through. Also the way that the space was discovered is so fascinating! I highly recommend going to this location especially since its conveniently located.
Would highly recommend this hidden gem in DC! Our tour guide was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable!
What a wonderful woman in our history. We admired her strength, intelligence, and altruism. The tour guide and staff were excellent and the education was spot on. Thanks for a lovely tour and visit. The smell was a bit strong, perhaps because they need to re-mediate or demo.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job.
This little museum is a hidden, valuable gem among the other blockbuster museums in DC. The story of its rediscovery some 150 years, after its location was lost, is worth the visit. This preserved rooming house where Ms. Barton lived and worked is a great look into everyday life in post-Civil War Washington. The video presentation is free, and the upstairs tour of the old Missing Soldiers Office is worth every penny of the entrance fee. It is near the National Portrait Gallery (once the U.S. patent Office where Clara worked) and the National Building Museum, and together they make a great trio for an unusual and off-the-beaten-path morning or afternoon in DC.
Such a wonderful little museum within walking distance of the portrait gallery. I am so glad I went. The talk was insightful and interesting. I am a huge Clara Barton fan so this was an exciting piece of history to me. I have also started reading Hospital Sketches by Alcott because of an recommendation by the docent.
Wonderful! Learned much more than I had thought.
Cool for its historical value, especially after a tour in which you learn about Bartons legacy. However, definitely has that creepy feeling if youre not with a group.
Bought the Groupon by accident, but so glad I did! Loved this museum so very much!!
Customer service was great
This small museum is a great place to learn about Clara Barton, a truly amazing and accomplished American. The guided tour of the upstairs rooms is excellent.
My 8 year old daughter is a HUGE fan of Clara Barton. They opened the museum up on a day they are closed, just for her. We all learned so much, the museum is a hidden gem.
Very inspiring.
This small museum is well worth a visit. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this amazing woman, and the story of the discovery of her former home/office is fascinating.
Great tour guide loved it.
Such a historic house.....and to think it was scheduled for demo.....a must see for any American interested in Civil War history.
Excellent part of DC history
Beautifully done!!!!!