The People’s House
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Experience Type: historic landmark, museum
The People’s House delivers an immersive White House experience, combining history, technology, and interactive exhibits. Tour replicas, state rooms, and galleries, then step outside to photograph the actual White House, one of America’s most iconic landmarks.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Sit at the Resolute Desk – Take a seat in the Oval Office replica behind the Resolute Desk, complete with reproduced furniture and artwork. A column shows historic presidential moments.
- Check Out the Immersive Theater – Explore State Floor rooms, including the East, Green, Blue, Red, and State Dining Rooms, through 360 degree image projections.
- Explore the Galleries – Interact with digital portraits of White House staff in the People’s Voices Gallery. Walk the White House Gallery for historical images and executive moments.
- Go Inside the People’s House –The 1:5 scale White House’s South Facade replica features cinematic lighting, immersive narration, and interactive tablets revealing the mansion’s history.
- See the Actual White House – Cross Lafayette Park for the best North Portico views, or visit the Ellipse to admire the South Lawn and capture photographs of the mansion’s iconic exterior.
Make it Magical: Explore the White House’s darker side on an evening walk through scandal, intrigue, and little-told presidential secrets. With the mansion glowing behind you, enjoy one of D.C.’s most memorable nighttime photo ops as your guide unveils its shadowy past.
Photo Credit: Erin Gifford