Our review for this museum will be short and sweet – we had
planned to visit on a Sunday afternoon in mid-February, but when we reached the
museum, we were not permitted entry because we hadn’t pre-ordered tickets. Guests
who visit during peak months (March through August) and on all weekends require
timed-entry tickets reserved online and in advance, although tickets are not
needed on weekdays or at off-peak times (September through February). Tickets
are available online up to 3 months in advance using the eTix website, starting
on the first Wednesday of every month. Same-day online passes are available
beginning at 6:30 am on weekends; no walk-up entry is permitted on weekends. We
live less than 4 hours from DC and return there from time to time, so we will
have another chance to see this museum, but we want to warn other visitors who
may have a once-in-a-lifetime trip to get their tickets in advance so they are
not disappointed like we were!
