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Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State

The Department of State offers guided tours of its formal reception rooms, used for official meetings with foreign representatives. The rooms are a trove of antiques and gifts, old and new, given by foreign governments to the U.S. Tours only by appointment, must show valid ID to be admitted.

Free entry

Address: 2201 C St NW
Getting there: Harry S. Truman Building
Hours: Tours Wed at 9:30AM and 2ː45PM
Phone: +1 202-647-1990
Website: diplomaticrooms.state.gov (opens in a new tab)

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