HOUSE & GARDEN
The Arts Club of Washington is located in the historic Monroe House, a beautifully furnished historic mansion, once the home of President James Monroe with a central and convenient location, just a few blocks from the White House. The clubhouse is comprised of the Monroe House, the MacFeely House, and a large walled garden. The Monroe House and the galleries including the sculpture garden are opened to the public five days a week. Private guided tours can be also arranged with advance notice. Please call 202-331-7282 ext 119.
Visiting Hours
The Arts Club of Washington is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Friday and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday.
The Arts Club is closed on Sunday, Monday and on Holiday weekends.
Hours are subject to change.
Club Address
Arts Club of Washington
2017 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
To Reach the Club by Phone
- Tel: 202-331-7282
- Fax: 202-857-3678
Extensions:
- 112: Front Desk
- 114: Judith Nordin, Arts Club President
- 115: Sass Brown, Marfield Prize Award Administrator
- 117: Ken Kievit, Executive Chef
- 119: Nichola Hays, Gallery Manager & Membership Coordinator
- 120: Yann Henrotte, General Manager
DIRECTIONS
Metro
The Club is a walking distance from several Metro stations.
The Blue, Orange and Silver Lines: The Club is midway between the Foggy Bottom and Farragut West Metro Stations. Located on the same side of I Street, Farragut West Stations is only a short two-block walk.
Red Line: A few blocks from the Farragut North Station (exit on 18th St side).
Driving
I Street NW is one-way westbound. The Arts Club is located between 20th and 21st NW before the intersection of I Street NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 21st Street NW.
Northbound, from 20th Street NW and turn left on I Street NW.
Southbound, from 21st Street NW, turn left on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, turn left on 20th Street NW and turn left on I Street NW.
Westbound from Capitol Hill, take Pennsylvania Avenue NW to the White House, turn right on 15th Street NW and left on I Street NW.
Eastbound from Georgetown, take M Street NW to the Washington Circle, turn right on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, turn left on 20th Street NW and turn left on I Street NW.
Bus lines
Metro Bus routes: 30N, 30S, 32, 33, 36, 37 & 39.
Closest Airport
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is only a few miles from the Club and a quick 15 minutes taxi ride. The airport is also accessible via the Metro Blue Line.
