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    Heurich House Museum

    4.2 (39 reviews)
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    Front lobby during an art exhibition
    Micaela W.

    Such a beautiful house to walk through with a really pretty garden in the backyard! They also have WiFi so it's a cool place to work or read a book. The bar in the back (kind of looks like a bungalow) has a small exhibit about the Heurich family and their brewery which was really cool! And they served an interesting selection of beers

    Beer garden
    Kate P.

    We visited the Biergärten behind the museum on a warm holiday weekend. There was music playing, lots of seating, and people playing bags. All beer is canned, and you buy it inside a little extension of the museum that talks about the origins of the house Senate beer. Super relaxed vibe and a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

    Yasi H.

    Went here for a work happy hour and it was lovely! We ordered drinks inside the museum which featured a lot of cool beers and the history of them. The menu is mostly beer and cider but they have some cocktails and wine too. I loved the one I chose - it was a blood orange gose at a very reasonable $8. There's plenty of seating (benches with umbrellas, Adirondack chairs, etc) in their outdoor garden - perfect for spring/summertime. Great spot in the heart of DuPont for a drink!

    Senate Beer
    Matt D.

    WASHINGTON D.C.- Looking for an interesting site to visit having exhausted all the typical DC stuff like the Mall? This museum - the ornate home of DC brewing magnate Christian Heurich - is definitely worth the time. Tours are limited in size and on a very set schedule, so buy tix in advance and you'll get an -hour-long tour through the Gilded Age mansion and some interesting history. Bonus, there's a beer garden where you can buy Senate Beer, which replicated a recipe of long-defunct Heurich Brewing. Tickets are around $12 a person.

    Marlon T.

    This is my type of museum--a beautiful mansion embedded in the city but still in its own world, small, not too crowded, all about a topic I cherish. Did you know beer is actually just liquid bread? Beer history is great, especially combined with drinking some! Make it an old beer revival (Senate beer) during at Oktoberfest event, and it's just a good time. That's what I attended, and while some people might not see the value of paying for the chance to chat with an expert fermentation scientist about the delicious beverage (with unlimited refills), I thought it was worth the cash! Anyway, the staff at the museum are professional and they put on a wonderful event. Their courtyard is nice, tucked away from the city, and a great place to host a party of sorts. The architecture of the building itself is beautiful and it just makes me want to visit ancient Trappist monasteries in Belgium! I really wouldn't mind checking out another event here.

    Public garden.
    Austin G.

    Heurich House Museum is a mansion from the Gilded Age just south of Dupont Circle. For a home in the city, it's massive, but for a museum, it's small. It's truly a museum/event space for locals, not tourists (though, tourists are welcome). The Heurich House is the mansion of Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who was the oldest brewer (he died at age 102) and big time business owner in DC. Outside of the government, he owned the most amount of land and employed the most amount of people. His large brewery now houses the Kennedy Center. This home is a historic property remembering Christian Heurich's legacy in DC. They offer tours (suggested donation of $10) Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays that last an hour long. In addition to that, they always have events from book clubs to brewing classes to a famous Christmas market every year. What most people don't know is they have a large garden in the back open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. They have benches, picnic tables, and even an art gallery in the carriage house for people to enjoy for free. It's the perfect respite from the city!

    Mike B.

    This place is a great museum. The Romanesque gothic exterior is always a feast for the eyes: what could be better than a brownstone castle just sitting in DuPont. It turns out there is also a German-style holiday market in the courtyard this time of year. They serve warm spiced wine and beer. (The latter is brewed according to the local recipe of the owner of this palatial house. The house was built for a local brewer of German extraction who was once at the very top of DC's economic heap. The signs and docents provide all sorts of details about the house and its former occupants. The interior is mostly in very ornately carved wood. It contains original gilded age furniture and artwork. Definitely worth a visit.

    Chloe T.

    What a cute area! I absolutely adored the garden. There were several places to sit both out in the open or a little more secluded for privacy. The greeter was very nice and gave a thorough overview of what to expect and how to navigate the space. The folks in the carriage house were very nice as well. Enjoyed the apple cider beer and chill vibes for pretty much the entire time they were open. It's so easy to lose track of time enjoying nature and conversation at this location. Perfect for a solo outing, date, or meeting up with friends.

    Pretzel and dip at Christkindlmarkt
    Lynn O.

    Christkindlmarkt at Heurich House Christkindlmarkt was a small outdoor holiday market with a variety of unique vendors. I bought Lavender Earl Gray tea, Smoked Maple Syrup, and a Cranberry shrub mixer. They also had German food and drinks. The pretzel and dip were very tasty. Admission also included a tour of the Heurich House. Although I have gone on a tour of the house before, it was good to see it again. The house is dark inside, very castle-like, with plenty of detailed wood work. It was interesting to hear about the family and their brewery. This was a good event, and I'm glad I went.

    Dan M.

    Beautiful house. We went for museum day 2014, and they were doing extended hours and self-guided tours. One perk of the self-guided option is that you could explore unsupervised and take pics to your heart's content. However, I imagine we missed some of the interesting stories that a guided tour could offer. Given that it took us less than 30 minutes to walk the entire grounds and take it all in, we probably could use some tales to pad the time. Still, lots of beauty to see and revel in as you imagine living your life in a palace like this. They said the top two floors of the house are closed to the public, and that's a shame, but still, you get three stories to explore. The conservatory is especially gorgeous, with huge windows, tons of natural light, and a nice fountain at the head of the room. Our favorite room, though, was the bierstube in the basement. Not only does it feature a large collection of great German steins and nice carved wooden chairs, but the walls are adorned with German sayings that at first glance seem like they might be traditional quotes. Instead, take a look at the translation guide near the door. The gems include "he who has never been drunk is not a good man," and "never let yourself be pained by thirst, there is many a keg left in the cellar." Some true words of wisdom right there, folks. The walls advertised beer-related events held at the house throughout the year, and our brief tour makes me wanting to come back for some of that fun. Definitely worth the visit.

    Gayle G.

    How appropriate that this castle is only a few blocks away from the Brickskeller. It was built by Christian Heurich, the world's oldest brewer (he died at age 102). This victorian mansion was constructed in the late 1800's and still contains the most of the original furniture and decor in its 31 rooms. When I worked nearby, I often had lunch here on the furniture in the garden park which is pretty secluded. . Presidents drank Heurich's beer and his brewery was one of the few to survive Prohibition. Why not knock off work early and check this place out, then raise a glass of beer to Mr. Heurich? Make it Foggy Bottom, which his grandson is currently brewing.

    Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's Bottom Line: Interesting story of the Heurich family. How many times have you passed the mansion and wondered what it is or who lived there. Excellent docent very knowledgeable telling the story of Christian Heurich.

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    Such a little-known gem in the heart of the city! A wonderful piece of history-definitely worth a visit!

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    16 years ago

    Super cool tour! Walk-in tours several times a day, six days a week. Really super interesting and friendly staff. PS. NOT AN OLD BREWERY.

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    The tour is quite interesting and chronicles Christian Heurich's journey as a brewmaster from Germany to the U.

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    My daughter let me know: "Illusions are my favorite!!" So I grabbed some tix to MoI & she was SOOOO…read moreexcited to be going, while on our travel. Understand my dismay when we arrive JUST as a group of about 20-30 adults on a team building exercise, scheduled for the same time as our reserved tickets!!! But the staff (led by Tracy & supported by Cesar) ENSURED my daughter (and even I! lol) had an AMAZING time. Tracy ushered us away from the crowd and guided us through the illusions towards the end, then rotated us to the entrance after the group had cleared. We didn't even realize they were there...(figuratively of course, but real talk!) And that's KEY to these types of museums, especially with children - that they have space to explore without adults rushing them. Tracy and Cesar made sure my daughter had the space she needed to have THE BEST experience of our week in DC. The museum is great! But when coupled with the staff, it becomes a truly reality altering experience!

    We were there today at the Museum of Illusions. We had fun, but we were surprised at how expensive…read morethe tickets were for so few exhibits. To be honest, it felt like there wasn't much breadth to the museum. You move through it quickly, and then you're done. If you're going to charge that kind of price, it doesn't quite match what's inside. Either lower the ticket price by at least $10--or if you want to keep the current price, add more installations. Give people more to actually experience. Think about it in comparison to places like the free Smithsonian museums or even other DC museums like the Spy Museum or Planet Word--you're just not getting the same depth of content for the cost. It's fun. It's clever. But it's thin.

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