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Washington’s Headquarters Museum

About Washington’s Headquarters Museum

Built by the National Park Service in the 1930s, the Washington's Headquarters Museum contains numerous artifacts about the American Revolution. There are three galleries, an auditorium, a theater, and the Discover History Center. The museum often hosts special exhibits and programs. Situated just behind the historic Ford Mansion that served as Washington's headquarters for six months, guided tours of the home begin in the museum as well.

Park Passport stamps are available here.

Adapted from National Park Service.

Founded
1938
Architect
John Russell Pope

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Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within a mile of Washington’s Headquarters Museum; the closest, Ford Mansion, is practically next door.