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    Dupont Underground

    3.0 (41 reviews)

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    LeAnn F.

    This museum is so unique. It used to be an old metro stop. They have art and graffiti from local artist. It takes about 5 mins to explore. I believe they have shows and comedy shows down here.

    Chell H.

    There was a black farmers market at DuPont underground. This was first time going and actually knowing about the underground attraction. I love hidden gems! I can't wait to see what other events are held underground lol

    Win S.

    This is a great space but expensive to visit. Located in the heart of Dupont, the underground area takes over what used to be the old Streetcar tracks from DC's past. I came here for a tour with my friend visiting from out of town. Thought that the $19 tour fee was a wee bit too high. But I understand that they are constantly raising money to upkeep the space and pay off the city. (Wish the city didnt make it so difficult for them in the first place!). I helped donate money from the get-go and was eager to see this Dupont Underground project come into fruition. The tour itself was OK. The guide talked about some of the history but mumbled a lot, so we couldn't hear everything with the echo of the tunnel. Wish we got a more in-depth look at the history and stories surrounding it. We also looked at some of the video installations by artist commissioned for this space. Their projects were on themes of water and migration. Very pretty to look at. There was also stunning graffiti art. The Dupont Underground folks said they are also adding more graffiti in the future. I think it's great that they do that, but I hope that they keep the history and architectural styling of the place (instead of just trying to make it modern). I also wish there was more to do in this space. I would rather come here for a concert or show (more of an event space) instead of paying for an expensive ticket price to just walk around and look at graffiti. They are constantly changing the idea of the place, so I am excited to see what they do next. From what I gathered from the tour guide, it sounds like they are moving some of the graffiti art around and are extending the reach of the tunnel. Very cool that DC has kept it around for so long!

    Brian G.

    This is such an intriguing location. It has some serious issues, of course: it's not ADA-accessible, it has no bathrooms, and the temperature seems to fluctuate a good amount. That being said, they try to make the most of the space. For example, the hotel across the street allows visitors here to use the restroom. (I'm not sure what they plan to do about accessibility). The graffiti and murals are incredible, and the fact that they host the annual World Press Photo Exhibition here is amazing. The contrasts between the art painted on the walls and the photos enhance both and create a singular experience you couldn't get elsewhere. I make it a priority to see the exhibit here each year (although I'm hearing that this might be the final year because their lease expires? I really hope that this event gets to remain here!) I love that they've expanded to include lectures and similar events like SE DC night, comedy nights, and the like. There are multiple art events here, as well. The space itself deserves to be used and appreciated.

    Mischa J.

    Very nice place to look at street art underground, and I hope they will add even more!

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    Holly W.

    Love graffiti? Love interesting art spaces? Enjoy art of all kinds? You should give Dupont Underground a chance. My Cousin found this while searching activities in DC. As an avid graffiti hunter this space stood out to us- great concept! We arrived and immediately were happy that it was warm! The staff were extremely nice and promoted us taking pictures to promote the space (I love pictures so no problem!) Also, told us we could tag along with a tour happening and in an hour an artist would be speaking. The graffiti is tags but well done tagging. The photos are displayed on top of the graffiti. Creates an interest contrast for sure! Also, walk the trolley track... We attended the news photo exhibit. To parents or caretakers of young children- be advised there is graphic nature on display and if you are not ready to have these discussions w3ith your kids, wait for the next exhibit. I was able to touch on some topics with my 6 year old but navigate her toward other photos when we got to those that I wasn't ready for her to see or learn about. The pictures are striking. They make you think and also made me value being an American. I read some reviews and the complaining about the cost to get in... $15 pays for heat and lighting alone! I had no problem paying the fee since it was an experience. I have never attended an art exhibit in a graffiti decorated old trolley station before, have you?

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    Christine B.

    The art is inspiring, the booths are meh. Interesting mix of very small sellers--sweets, vintage clothes, jewelry but the live music was a blast. Check it out and see if the vibe suits you.

    Austin G.

    There's a lot of positive things you can say about Dupont Underground. It's in the heart of the city. It has a fascinating history. It's unique. It's innovative. It's celebrating local art. It gives us DC locals something more to do. However, my wife and I were disappointed by the execution of the first exhibit: Raize/Rase. It cost $15 per person for an hour of walking around the exhibit. If you're sans kids, it may only take you 10-15 minutes. It's very small and many of the ball cubes are broken (Expect to break one or two cubes accidentally as you build your own creation). It's unique, but there just isn't much to see and you may quickly become bored of making your own creation. Again, it's unique and I'm curious to see what other exhibits they bring in, but for the first exhibit, I'd save $15 ($16+ including tax) and just look at the photos on Instagram. They make it look cooler than it actually is.

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    Deborah H.

    Interesting to see so many cost-based complaints of this tour which is run by a non-profit and specifically goes to help them off-set the costs of attempting to maintain a unwieldy and much abused space which really should be preserved/restored. Stop whining and try and support local art and history, guys. It's a fascinating walk through some of DC's transportation history, with a glimpse of it's art future, as well as a commentary on our misuse of public spaces. I loved the fact that they have asked local graffiti artists to decorate the place (albeit to cover some unfortunate vandalism), as well as the random pieces of art scattered throughout the tunnel from different installations in the space as well as elsewhere in the city (you'll see a large piece from 2015's Georgetown Glow). Half of the tour is pretty darn dark and creepy, and the whole thing is cold in the winter which probably makes it just delightful in the summertime. Go with a friend so you don't get too scared when they turn out all of the lights.

    Plastic bubble ball stalactites (chandeliers?) and stalagmites (piles of balls?) were installed on the the old train platform.
    Jerrod D.

    Dupont Underground occasionally offers tours of its mile-long streetcar tunnels. Check out this unique part of DC! There's street art, installations representing different media, and a defunct food court housed in the tunnels. Getting tickets was easy online, but they were a bit pricey ($15+tax) for a 60 minute tour. My only gripe: for all the interesting art and subterranean sights, the tour was too rushed to truly take it in. You start by entering the old platform and signing a waiver because--let's be real--you're walking in old train tunnels. Dupont Underground provides flashlights. Built in the 1940s, the original signs and subway tile are still there. Local artists were invite to complete their street art to cover up old tags. Hanging wire sculptures and structures made from plastic balls deck out the rest of the platform. The highlight was an original light show with deejayed music. It illuminates the entrance to the unnelectrified part of the tunnels. A defunct business venture left an an abandoned underground foodcourt off another platform. The post-apocalyptic looking restrooms, which are not operable, explain part of the reason why so few people can view the tunnels in such a limited time. Then you hit the more unadulterated part of the tunnels. Play your favorite song on a lone piano. The great acoustics make up for the piano being slightly out of tune. The tour gives you art, history, and the chance to poke around an old tunnel. Take it! But linger at the back to get more time to explore.

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    Wilson B.

    I finally made it underground. I have been reading about what is going on with the space for awhile and I finally took a tour of it. Very informative. Not at all what I expected to see. It is more a burgeoning art-space than simply a decommissioned street car tunnels. I look forward to visiting again and seeing other installations as they are put into place. A great space with a ton of potential. The only draw back was that I didn't get to see the former food court. But a huge plus, this has to be the only sliver of Dupont Circle without rats.

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    This place has great potential, but it's underutilized. Right now they have a pride art exhibit, but there isn't much there.

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