Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium
Established in 1983 to promote the "off the Mall" museums and their neighborhoods in the greater Dupont-Kalorama area of Washington, DC.
29th Annual Museum Walk Weekend
June 2nd and 3rd, 2012
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, 1 - 5pm
Discover nine diverse museums in one of Washington, D.C.'s most beautiful neighborhoods. Save on gas and museum admission by hitting the pavement and taking a walking tour or riding the free shuttle between sites. Visit in any order you choose!
Highlights
Dupont
Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend is the perfect excuse to explore D.C.'s "off-the-mall"
museums. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitions, many sites are
offering special programs. Enjoy period music and bring a picnic to the gardens at Dumbarton House, stop by The Textile Museum's Celebration of Textiles, take part in Jazz 'n Families Fun Days at The Phillips Collection, come tell your stories about your family circle at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History or get your picture taken in a vintage automobile at Wilson House.
NEW IN 2012: We are proud to welcome National Geographic Museum as a new member! Enjoy free admission to the popular exhibition Titanic: 100 Year Obsession.
**Please note that not all museums will be open both days. Event held rain or shine.
Activities
Washington
City Paper’s Walk Weekend Photo Contest 
Tell your Walk Weekend story through photos for a chance to win a DKMC prize pack including: a one-night weekend stay at Hotel Palomar, museum memberships, exposure on FotoDC's online galleries, and more. Stay tuned to City
Paper Promotions for more details about entry and prizes
for 2012.
Click
here to view 2010 photos.
Bike parking is available at Wilson House and the Textile Museum as well as some of other sites.
Free Shuttles: Shuttles will circulate to the sites. Schedules will be available at all sites.
Local Partners: Restaurants and shops in the Dupont-Kalorama area will offer discounts to Walk Weekend participants. Show your Walk Weekend brochure (available at any site) to receive:
- 10% off purchase at Firehook Bakery
- 10% off purchase at Teaism
- 15% off purchase at Looped Yarn Works
Volunteers
DKMC works with volunteers at the sites and in the neighborhood to produce Walk Weekend. For more information on volunteering contact Lindsay Amini by email or phone: 202-939-5582.
Sponsorship
The 29th Annual Museum Walk Weekend media sponsor is Washington City Paper. Museum Walk Weekend is supported by FotoDC, Cultural Tourism DC, and GoDCGo.