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MuseumAnacostia
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- 4.81.1k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Cedar Hill, Frederick Douglass's Anacostia home, with ranger-led house tours and a visitor center.
Quick answers
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in short
When is Frederick Douglass National Historic Site open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Frederick Douglass 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 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Frederick Douglass National Historic Site good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Frederick Douglass National Historic Site cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Frederick Douglass National Historic Site?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Frederick Douglass National Historic Site?
1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020.
Is Frederick Douglass National Historic Site wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
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
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- 2 Anacostia Park · 16 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Ranger-led house tour
- Cedar Hill home
- Visitor center film
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable park rangers and informative house tours
Around Anacostia
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time