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MuseumFairway Hills
Clara Barton National Historic Site
- 4.3169 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
1891 Glen Echo home of Red Cross founder Clara Barton, run by the National Park Service with guided tours.
Quick answers
Clara Barton National Historic Site in short
When is Clara Barton National Historic Site open?
Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sat 1 PM–5 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Clara Barton National Historic Site?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Clara Barton National Historic Site indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Clara Barton National Historic Site good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Clara Barton National Historic Site cost?
It's free to visit.
How long do you need at Clara Barton National Historic Site?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Clara Barton National Historic Site?
5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
Is Clara Barton National Historic Site wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Check the hours below before you go.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
51°
Clear
- Feels
- 44°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9mph
- 4am
51° - 5am50°
- 6am49°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmondayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 1 PM–5 PM
- saturday
- 1 PM–5 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Clara Barton National Historic Site
- 2 Glen Echo Park · 4 min
- 3 Turkey Run Park · 15 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 169 reviews
Known for
- Guided house tour
- Red Cross history
What people say
- People like:
- Interesting house tour and history
- Worth knowing:
- Renovations and restoration may limit access
Around Fairway Hills
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.