American Red Cross Museum
American Red Cross Museum
American Red Cross Museum
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kittygal πΊπ¦ π»
Los Angeles, CA8,768 contributions
Jan 2020 β’ Solo
I'd heard about the gems within this building so made sure to book a tour during my visit. I was greeted by a magnificent Vermont granite staircase when I walked in. Wow, as they say...
It was just me and my docent and quite the informative session. In addition to learning about the history of the organization, there was a detailed exhibit on the role of the Red Cross during WW1...everything from bandage rolling to female drivers in service abroad. There were historical posters (done by famous artists in some cases), photos galore, and beautiful items gifted from other countries on display. Clara Barton, the foundress, has a special case of personal items shown. And the final treats were the opulent, splendid Tiffany windows in the upstairs conference room.
Tours are free and offered on Wednesdays and Fridays. The building is just down 17th from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and next door to the HQ of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It was just me and my docent and quite the informative session. In addition to learning about the history of the organization, there was a detailed exhibit on the role of the Red Cross during WW1...everything from bandage rolling to female drivers in service abroad. There were historical posters (done by famous artists in some cases), photos galore, and beautiful items gifted from other countries on display. Clara Barton, the foundress, has a special case of personal items shown. And the final treats were the opulent, splendid Tiffany windows in the upstairs conference room.
Tours are free and offered on Wednesdays and Fridays. The building is just down 17th from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and next door to the HQ of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Written January 15, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributions
Oct 2018 β’ Friends
The amazingly beautiful building of the American Red Cross. Its stately architecture helps it easily blend in with the other Capital Hill, White House, and other buildings. Iβm surprised that the US headquarters would be on such expensive real estate and so close to the major government buildings of the USA. This is a world-respected organization, working to reduce the suffering of the wounded disadvantaged. This is both the operating US headquarters and a museum of Red Cross artifacts and works of art and other pieces donated to the Red Cross. Prized pieces include three very beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. Tours of the building are free but are only available at 10 am and 2 pm, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Written October 5, 2018
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sbenjamen
Washington DC, DC364 contributions
Jun 2013 β’ Solo
BUT. This is not a museum, but a working office. The guide was a volunteer who was unable to give any credible information about the windows or any of the other artifacts. The first 30 minutes was spent listening to him, before going up to see the windows. The windows are stunning. Jury still out as to whether it was worth it. Would not recommend it unless you really need/want to see those windows.
Written June 22, 2013
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TeenaDF
Traveling68 contributions
Mar 2012 β’ Solo
In order to get the American Red Cross started in America. Clara Barton worked for 7 years to get the politicians to sign on to the Geneva Conventions which established the standards of international law for the humanitarian treatment of the victims of war. With the treaty, there was not red cross. It building houses some rare artifacts of gifts from foreign countries, some personal belongs of Clara Barton, several important paintings done in Paris of the Red Cross in action by Cameron Burnside, and 3 amazing Tiffany Glass windows. They only do a few tours but it is easy to sign up for one on web site: http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/visitorinfo.asp
Written March 21, 2012
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TravelingMamaGlv
Glenview, IL297 contributions
Apr 2016 β’ Family
After visiting many sites packed with other tourists, the Red Cross tour was a refreshing respite. Our guide made history come alive and the stain glass windows were breathtaking.
Written April 18, 2016
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ace4444
Fairfax, VA635 contributions
Dec 2012 β’ Friends
The Red Cross Museum offers guided tours at 10 and 2 on Wednesdays and Fridays. We called to get a reservation and to make sure that the Tiffany windows would be part of the tour (not possible when the room is otherwise in use). Our docent was very knowledgeable and we were shown exhibits relating to the history of the Red Cross. The building is beautiful, nicely restored and the three commissioned Tiffany windows in the Board Room were the crowning touch.
Written December 30, 2012
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA22,248 contributions
Dec 2016 β’ Business
The American Red Cross has helped a lot of people over the years and their building is nice. There are things from history. I liked the building itself quite a bit. It's right across from the park. You can see the Washington monument from the front steps.
Written December 14, 2016
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sayshi2u
St. Augustine, FL407 contributions
Mar 2015 β’ Business
The stained glass, Tiffany windows are amazing! Enjoyed the garden areas between the facilities. Amazing history--read the historical plaques and markers outside.
Written March 3, 2015
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craig c
Columbus, OH735 contributions
Aug 2019
Like many things in Washington DC admission and tour are free here. However there are only two days a week, Wednesday and Friday, I believe that it is open to the public. There are only a couple of tours each day and it is best to contact the red cross for reservations.
Our tour guide/archivist met us in the lobby and took a total of four of us for an hour tour. The hallways on the first floor are filled with memorabilia nd pictures from the history of the red cross. The second floor has some amazing Tiffaney windows in the ballroom.
this one is off the beaten path in numbers of tourists but it is a great place to check out.
Our tour guide/archivist met us in the lobby and took a total of four of us for an hour tour. The hallways on the first floor are filled with memorabilia nd pictures from the history of the red cross. The second floor has some amazing Tiffaney windows in the ballroom.
this one is off the beaten path in numbers of tourists but it is a great place to check out.
Written August 13, 2019
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Brian C
Nashville, TN120 contributions
Jul 2019 β’ Family
This was a simple of itβs beginnings. I am an employee and this was a great stop. Loved learning about its history and about Clara Barton
Written July 7, 2019
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