Building & Library Hours
Building open weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tours available Monday through Friday:
9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Library Open 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Open the first Saturday of each month, except May, when we will be open the second Saturday:
Building opens 10:00 am,
Children's Hour begins at 10:30 am and
Tours from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
except the weekend of a Federal Holiday
Closed for all Federal Holidays, except Columbus Day
Holiday schedule
The House of the Temple will be closed for tours
on the following days:
Staff party -Closed at 11:00 am, May 21, 2008
Memorial Day -
Monday, May 26, 2008
Independence Day -
Friday, July 4, 2008 and
No tours on first Saturday of the month due to holiday
**Snow Days: The Supreme Council follows the schedule of the federal government. If it closes due to inclement weather, the House of the Temple does also.
Free guided daily tours. Weekday tours can be adjusted to meet your time limitations. On weekends, building closes promptly at 3:00pm. Abbreviated tours are available on weekdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
To schedule a group tour, contact Heather at 202-777-3108.
For general questions
on tours, events, or hosting an event, please call: 202-232-3579.
Parking
We have limited parking in the back of the building. On-street parking is available in the neighborhood for two hours at a time.
Bus Parking
With advance notice, we can arrange special on street parking in front of the building for buses. Please call 202-232-3579 for more information.
Accessibility
The House of the Temple is a historic building, yet almost all places can be reached by people with disabilities. Designed and built between 1911 and 1915, the House of the Temple contains a number of grand staircases. While elevators have been installed, making access easier for all, please let your guide know if you have any special needs as you tour the building.
There is a rear elevator for wheelchair and/or handicapped access. Please ring the back doorbell, and guides will escort you to the atrium.
There are a limited number of wheelchairs available for use within the House of the Temple.
Service animals are welcome.
Baby strollers can be used in a majority of the building.
Please let us know if you need other assistance.
Group Tours
We would love to host your group on a private tour. Groups of all sizes can be accommodated. To arrange your visit, please contact us in advance by phone, fax or email.
Telephone (202) 232-3579; Fax (202) 464-0487
Or contact Heather K. Calloway, Director of Special Programs; Direct line 202-777-3108
Tips for Visiting
Before You Come . . . plan ahead!
Use this information to assist in planning your trip:
