Free Guided Tour of The Arts Club

The Arts Club of Washington offers a docent-led tour of its historic clubhouse at the National Register-listed address it has occupied since 1916. The 45-minute tour covers the club’s history and activities, its notable members, and the distinguished former residents of the two mansions now occupied by the organization, including President James Monroe and First Lady Elizabeth Monroe, as well as Civil War General Robert MacFeely.

The tour is open to the public, but participation is limited because of the clubhouse’s small spaces. An RSVP is required to guarantee a place, although walk-ins may be admitted if space allows.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026

Showtimes: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Tickets: Free

Registration: RSVP required; register through the event listing

Venue: Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Tour: A docent-led exploration of the historic clubhouse, the Arts Club’s institutional history and activities, its distinguished members, and former residents of the mansions, including James and Elizabeth Monroe and General Robert MacFeely.

Ages: Open to the public; no specific age restriction is stated.

Capacity: Attendance is limited to 12 people.

Accessibility: The tour is not ADA accessible.

Groups: Complimentary group tours can be arranged Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Groups should contact the club in advance.

Note: The tour is followed by the Arts Club’s free Friday Noon Concert series. Staying for a concert requires a separate RSVP.