Programs & Tours: 1876 Synagogue Tour
Take a guided tour of our historic synagogue building -- built in 1876. Sit in an original pew and hear what life was like for the 38 immigrant families who built the oldest surviving synagogue in Washington, D.C. Learn about the physical changes to the building -- both inside and out -- and the move of the building that forever changed its future and secured its place in our nation’s capital. Visitors also may view short videos about Jewish life in the Washington area.
Open to the public
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For admittance, call
(202) 789-0900 or ring doorbell at our office at
701 4th Street, NW (on G Street),
Suite 200 map
How do I arrange a group tour?
Hours: The historic 1876 synagogue is open to the public by appointment only, Monday through Thursday.
Guided tour length: 30–45 minutes. Contact the Society at least two weeks in advance to arrange a group tour. Suggested donation: $3 per person.
Maximum group size: 50 people
Reserve online, call (202) 789-0900, or email info@jhsgw.org for more information.
Special needs
Please be advised that our historic sanctuary is accessible only by climbing a staircase to the second floor. Let us know prior to your tour if members of your group are unable to climb the stairs. We will make arrangements for their visit to be comfortable and enjoyable. No food is allowed in our historic building.
Directions to historic 1876 synagogue at 701 3rd Street, NW
(Corner of Third & G Streets NW)
Walking from the Metro
Take the Red Line, Judiciary Square station, National Building Museum (F Street) exit. At the top of the escalator, turn right and proceed down F Street. Walk two blocks to Third and F. Turn left at Third Street, and walk one block until you see the small, red brick building surrounded by a black iron fence at the corner of Third and G Streets, NW.
View a Metro map, or plan your trip on the Metro.
Driving from Maryland or D.C.
Take Massachusetts Avenue eastbound toward Union Station. Pass through Dupont Circle continuing on Massachusetts Avenue. From Massachusetts Avenue, turn right onto 9th Street for one short block. Make your first left at the light onto K Street to continue on Massachusetts. (The Ramada Renaissance Hotel will be in front of you) As you approach Third Street, you will see a green highway sign that reads: “3rd Street South and 395 South.” Turn right onto Third Street. Pass the highway ramp on the left. The synagogue is on the left at the first light. It is a small, red brick building surrounded by a black iron fence at the corner of Third and G Streets, NW.
Driving from Virginia
Take the 14th Street Bridge to SE/SW Freeway (395 North). Exit US Senate through the 3rd Street tunnel. Exit Massachusetts Avenue. Pass through the light at Massachusetts (Georgetown Law School will be on the right) and turn left at the next light on H Street. Follow H Street back across Massachusetts Avenue (you will go in a big U) and after crossing Massachusetts Avenue, the street becomes Third Street. Pass the highway ramp on the left. The synagogue is on the left at the first light. It is a small, red brick building surrounded by a black iron fence at the corner of Third and G Streets, NW.
Find the synagogue with Google Maps .
Parking
Limited street parking is available on weekdays; additional street parking may be available on Sundays. Due to limited parking, taking Metro is strongly recommended. |
