Library of the Arts
The 800+ volume Library of the Arts is a Member benefit and not open to the public other than on docent-led tours. The library contains books that span the wide range of Club artistic disciplines and provides a comfortable retreat to read and relax. Works by and about Club members may be found in the collection, as well as in paintings and sculpture adorning the room.
This room is the only one on your tour which is part of original 1802 home of just four rooms, today behind (north) of the much larger 1805 mansion that was built on its front garden. This room would likely have been the children's bedroom, including Maria Monroe who would go on to become the first Presidential daughter White House bride in 1820.
Since its founding in 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has called 2017 I Street, N.W. “home.” Join us on a guided tour of the historic clubhouse to learn more about the Arts Club, its activities and the distinguished men and women who have been members. We will also discuss some of the fabled residents of the two mansions the Club now occupies, including President James Monroe and his First Lady Elizabeth, and Civil War General Robert MacFeely.
Please note that attendance is limited to 12 persons due to small spaces visited on the tour, thus an RSVP is required to guarantee participation.
Walk-in participants will be accommodated when possible.
Tour is not ADA accessible.
Groups: Contact us to book your tour Tuesdays - Fridays to start between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. located at 2017 I Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
