The Octagon is made up of an architecture museum and historic house, the 1799-1801 Federal townhouse which served as the first temporary White House during the winter of 1814-1815 for President James and Dolly Madison. The museum displays original architectural drawings, photographs, artifacts, and decorative arts of the period, 1800-1928.
1799 New York Avenue, Northwest
20006
Tues.-Sun. 10am-4pm; Closed Major Holidays
Admission Fee
(202) 638-3221
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