Explore Anderson House and the museum of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati on a visit to this National Historic Landmark, which has been the Society’s headquarters since 1938. Guided tours of the first and second floors of the 1905 mansion reveal the history of the Society of the Cincinnati, the significance of the American Revolution, and the lives and collections of the home’s first owners, Larz and Isabel Anderson.
Anderson House was completed in 1905 for Larz and Isabel Anderson, an American couple who devoted their lives to public service, travel, entertaining, collecting and philanthropy. Their interests and activities are reflected in the mansion, where much of the couple’s art collection and furnishings are still on display amidst the outstanding original architectural features. Today, Anderson House is the home of the Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute, which works here to advance its historical mission to promote understanding and appreciation of the American Revolution and its legacy. Select art and artifacts of the Revolutionary War and the Society of the Cincinnati are also displayed in Anderson House and are featured in the changing exhibition gallery, which presents one exhibition per year exploring an aspect of the American Revolution and its legacy.
- Visitors see the first and second floors of Anderson House on guided tours led by expert museum docents.
- Tours last one hour.
- Self-guided tours of the house are not permitted.
Museum Hours
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m.
Tours begin at 15 minutes past each hour. The first tour begins at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday (Wednesday through Saturday during winter hours, January 1-March 15), and at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday. The last tour begins at 3:15 p.m. each day.
Admission
As of July 2, 2025, tickets are required to visit the museum and can be purchased online or onsite.
Adults (19+) — $12
Seniors (65+) — $9
D.C. Residents (with ID) — $9
College Students (with ID) — $6
Young Adults (13-18) — $6
Children (0-12) — Free
Active-Duty Military (with ID) — Free during Blue Star Museums
Society of the Cincinnati members (plus 1 guest) — Free
American Revolution Institute Associates (plus 1 guest) — Free
The above general admission fees include a guided tour of Anderson House and admission to the changing exhibition gallery, which is self-guided (allow 20-30 minutes). Admission to the current exhibition only is available at separate prices.
Group Tours
Tours of Anderson House for groups of 10 or more visitors require advanced registration and admission fees. Group visits may also include admission to the changing exhibition gallery, whether on your own or on a staff-led guided tour. Groups are limited to 45 visitors, due to space constraints in some rooms. Groups are not reserved until confirmed in writing by the staff.
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Museum Group Tours