I love this place. A gorgeous spot in a prime location. It’s a peaceful place to unwind. The terracing makes each section slightly hidden and a mini adventure of discovery. It’s a great spot to let the kids go running around.

Visited in early March and even in off-season it’s a beautiful, calming place! Free to visit in winter months and plenty of space to roam or even relax on the grass. A wonderful niche collection that just feels like history.

Absolutely gorgeous - an incredible garden worth the trip (if you’re coming from out of town to visit national monuments and the Smithsonian museums, this is a great respite from the crowds.) We visited in mid-June which is past the peak bloom season for most areas of the garden, but were blown away by the formal and informal garden designs, the walkways, the views and the plant collection. I would note - this would be difficult to visit for someone with mobility difficulty - most paths are gravel, uneven brick, grass or other uneven materials - and there is a lot of grade change.

I’m so happy this is open again because waw, what a garden! It’s absolutely worth it to visit. Tickets are $10 but there’s a lot of discounts (for example students visit for $5). It’s a large domain so you can wander for a while, I visited for about an hour and a half. They have all kinds of specific areas with their own character and they are well-kept. Unfortunately the gardens are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

Such an inspiring place! Please pay attention to the details, amazing!

Beautiful!! our favorite part of our family vacation.The cherry blossoms were amazing can’t wait to visit again.

Beautiful, peaceful gardens. $10 during warmer seasons, free during winter. Do you want to see pink trees without the crowds? Along with the Arboretum, this is your place.

These gardens are one of the most beautiful places in DC. A hidden gem!

Such a beautiful place to spend the day in DC

This is one of the best group of gardens on the east coast, landscaped in the tradition of English, French and Italian gardens from the late 19th century. These chateau-inspired, impressively cultivated spaces will make you feel like you’re on a European horticulture tour: that’s how impressive Dumbarton Oaks is. I only wish it were open to the public without a charge ($10) and that the hours were more convenient (2:00-6:00pm).Regardless, the Dumbarton Oaks experience is awe-inspiring. And the good thing about the gardens charging an entrance fee is that they’re never crowded. Enjoy! And take your children, too. Around every corner is a “secret” garden – perfect for exploring!

Beautiful garden. Different landscapes. Pool, pond. Fountains. Life rabbit. Rich architecture. Huge territory to walk. You can spend here half of your day for sure. I been in many places but this one is really the best one!

A charmingly and glamorous place

Beautiful garden setting, with multiple patios, walkways, buildings, pool, and amazing garden displays. The area is very quiet and peaceful, allowing relaxing walks and picnics. They have some amazing areas for photography as well, with different flowers, trees, and other vegetation. Highly recommend exploring this gem inside of Georgetown!

What an oasis in the city! This place is an amazing inspiration for any landscaping project- not only are there breathtaking plants but there are also tons of interesting fences/walkways/stairs. You can leisurly stroll the gardens, sit down with a book in one of the many nooks and easily spend the better part of the day here.The museum is also very interesting, with a very intriguing mix of interests spanning Byzantium and music. Must be a Harvard thing?

To be clear, the gardens are absolutely stunning. It is an incredible walk through a historic palatial garden kept in pristine condition. The gardens and the annoyance of getting in (see below) are truly worth it. All that said, the feeling you get visiting is that the folks running the place, do not want visitors. The hours are ridiculous. Theyre open 2-6 pm? The attached museum opens at 11:30. Why then do the gardens not open until 2? Because theyre (including exclusive access to the pool) open to garden community members at all other times, i.e, youre not as valuable. This feeling is compounded by the unclear hours on the website - the security guard in the museum was dealing with a constant procession of people (myself included) who saw the 11:30 opening on the website and confused the opening time between the museum and gardens. So when the gardens open at two, theres a queue. Not a large one, maybe 30 people in 10 or so groups. It took an astonishingly long time to get to the counter to pay to get inside - somewhere around 25 minutes. To repeat, it took several minutes for each group going through to pay to get in. All this while two security guards and another employee stand there watching like everything is normal. Never have I been made to feel more like the hoi polloi trying to get a glimpse of how the other half live.Again, its worth it to see. But the user experience otherwise, is utter contempt for your plebeian status. And for that, it loses two stars. Thanks for reminder that I am not.

The full Dumbarton Oaks experience is a MUST for locals and tourists alike. Its a massive piece of property on the north end of Georgetown. On the property is a museum with 4-5 large rooms of Byzantine and pre-colonial art. The music room is most impressive for its significance (early conversations about the United Nations were held there) and the pre-colonial rooms for design. The museum is always free and takes about an hour to walk around enjoying the permanent exhibit, special exhibit, rare book library, and museum shop.Then theres the garden. Its HUGE! You can easily spend 2-3 hours wandering through it discovering every hidden corner. Theres a pool, benches, etc. It costs money except from November-March in the colder weather.If you love architecture and beautiful spaces, check it out. I had a BLAST discovering it!

Impressive garden! Every spot has is perfectly designed.

Garden is a jewel in the heart of dc. details of the garden grounds show the care, attention, and love the owner and gardener put into the design / layout. next to half moon bay and the bay area beaches of SF, very easily the most beautiful place in nature I have visited. definitely worth the commute and $10 admission fee for me.

The place is beautiful, but the admission line gets very long because theres only one employee taking payments, theres no parking available and street parking is very limited, and theres no signs anywhere on the grounds so it got a little frustrating finding our way around.

Dumbarton Oaks has a beautifully landscaped garden and great museum of Pre-Columbian artifacts.

A lovely break from the materialistic bustle of Georgetown. Spring is a great time to see the many colors of the gardens and feel revitalized. The grounds are only open for a couple of hours so plan your visit well. Its a hike uphill from M St.

Come see the history of the music room at Dumbarton Oaks.

On Mother’s Day waited in long line, maybe 25 minutes but knew it would be worth it. It’s been a few years since I visited the garden. What a disappointment. I wonder what has happened?Totally unkept and nothing blooming of note except alliums. Oh and roses. Lovers Lane pool full of algae. We did not stay long and noticed others leaving soon after they arrived also

One of the most gloriously designed gardens in the United States! Closed until March 2018

Amazing, beautiful gardens with a great art museum inside. Worth it for the gardens alone, its absolutely wonderful.

Amazing gardens, pond amphitheater, and plenty of walking will keep you busy and glad you came. The rose garden is magnificent.

Very interesting museum, and not well-known by most tourists. The grounds and building are quite beautiful, too.

Museam contains artifacts from the early Greek and Byzantine eras as well as early Central American works. The music room is historically significant as the birthplace of the UN. Gardens are terrific but the entry is $8.

One of the nicest place in DC. Just beautiful.

One of favorite places of zen in the district.

It is sublime beauty.

Beautiful place.

Beautiful!