Building & Library Hours
Tours available Monday through Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, March-August
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, September-February
Tours begin at 10:00 am with the last tour
leaving at 4:00 pm sharp. (Tours coming at 4 will be abbreviated.)
Group tours must be scheduled no later than 3:00 pm in order to facilitate the tour appropriately and receive the full tour.
Due to historic renovations, we will unfortunately be closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for all of 2010 and 2011. This includes Masonic groups.
Holiday schedule
Closed Labor Day, Monday,
September 6
Closed Columbus Day, Monday, October 11
Updated regularly, please check back for additions
Effective November 9, 2009 the admission fees for tours will be as follows:
Masons & families (with Dues card): Free
Adults: $7.33
(Over age 18)
Groups: $5.33
(pre-arranged tours)
Students & Seniors $3.33
(Students over 18, w/ID; Seniors, age 60+)
Children (Under age 18): Free
Active & Retired Military & families: Free (With ID)
Other items to note
Library Open from 8:00 am - 10:00 am, by appointment onlyand 10:00 to 4:30 pm, general research
Building open for business 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
Snow Days: The Supreme Council follows the schedule of the federal government. If the government closes due to inclement weather, the House of the Temple does also.
Parking
On-street parking is available in the neighborhood for two hours at a time.
Bus Parking
With advance notice, we can arrange special on street parking in front of the building for buses. Please call 202-232-3579 for more information. We need at least six weeks notice to confirm this with the city.
Events
Due to the ongoing historic renovation and construction, the building is unavailable to be used for events, meetings or meals at this time.
Accessibility
The House of the Temple is a historic building, yet almost all places can be reached by people with disabilities. Designed and built between 1911 and 1915, the House of the Temple contains a number of grand staircases. While elevators have been installed, making access easier for all, please let your guide know if you have any special needs as you tour the building.
There is a rear elevator for wheelchair and/or handicapped access. Please ring the back doorbell, and guides will escort you to the atrium.
There are a limited number of wheelchairs available for use within the House of the Temple.
Service animals are welcome.
Baby strollers can be used in a majority of the building.
Please let us know if you need other assistance.
Group Tours
We would love to host your group on a private tour. Groups of all sizes can be accommodated. To arrange your visit, please contact us in advance by email.
Contact Heather K. Calloway, Director of Special Programs; Email: hcalloway@scottishrite.org
Direct line 202-777-3108; Group rate is based on 10 people or more.
Tips for Visiting
Before You Come . . . plan ahead!
Use this information to assist in planning your trip:
