Tours
Hours
Friday & Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: The museum is closed September 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26 for staff PTO. Wednesday–Sunday operation will resume thereafter.
2024 Holiday closures
October 16, November 13, November 28–29, December 25
Tour Times
Guided tours are offered on the hour starting at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Self-guided tour sheets are available in English and Spanish. If you are interested in arranging for a private tour, please call 703-548-1789 to make your reservation in advance and pay over the phone.
Tickets
$10 for adults
$5 for students ages 5 to 17
Children under age 5 are admitted free
Discounted admission of $7 for veterans and active-duty U.S. military personnel
Getting Here
Metro
We are within walking distance of the Braddock Road Metro Station (0.8 miles) and the King Street Station (1 mile).
Bus
Three Metro bus routes serve our location from Braddock Road Metro Station: 10A, 10B, and 11C. There is a bus stop at Washington and Oronoco Streets for the 10A/10B Northbound toward Pentagon and the 10A/10B Southbound toward Hunting Point. There is also a stop for the 11Y line which runs between Braddock Road Metro Station and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See schedules for the 10A/10B schedule or the 11Y buses.
Bikeshare
The DC Metro region contains a network of nearly 400 automated bicycle rental stations for residents and visitors through the Capital Bikeshare system. Bicycles rented from one station may be returned to any station within the system. The Lee-Fendall House is only two blocks away from the Capital Bikeshare station at St Asaph and Pendleton streets. For more information, visit Alexandria’s Capital Bikeshare page.
Parking
The museum has capacity for 5 vehicles in its bricked parking area in front of the museum off Oronoco Street. Street parking is free on Oronoco Street but is limited to three hours on weekdays. The closest public parking lot is at the intersection of St. Asaph and Cameron Streets.
Bus and motorcoach parking is limited in the Old Town area. For more information about motorcoach parking, and pick-up and drop off zones, please follow this link to the City of Alexandria’s Motorcoach Information page.
Accessibility
Entry to the Lee-Fendall House Museum requires negotiating a minimum of eight steps. The Garden is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The Board of Directors and staff of the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden are committed to developing solutions to provide all visitors equal access to its facilities, programs, events, and activities.
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact our Executive Director at 202-425-1025.