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Dumbarton Oaks supports research and learning internationally in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies through fellowships and internships, meetings, and exhibitions. Located in residential Georgetown, Dumbarton Oaks welcomes researchers at all career stages who come to study its books, objects, images, and documents. It opens its doors to the public to visit its historic garden, designed by Beatrix Farrand; its museum, with world-class collections of art; and its Music Room, for lectures and concerts. The institute disseminates knowledge through its publications and online resources. Innovative programming has introduced students of all ages to the museum, garden, and collections.

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Garden tickets are not sold on site. 

We are currently experiencing intermittent outages with our museum collections database. Please contact Museum@doaks.org with questions about collection objects.

    

Upcoming Public Events

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Pre-Columbian Symposium

October 9–10, 2026 | Shanti Morell-Hart and Christine Hastorf, Organizers
Oct 22, 2026

The Landscapes of Reconstruction

Garden and Landscape Studies Public Lecture with John Dean Davis
Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026

Eric Jacobsen & Friends

Bringing together an extraordinary lineup of musicians for an unforgettable evening.

Upcoming Scholarly Activities

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Sep 24, 2026

Byzantine Studies Virtual Open House

Join the Byzantine Studies Team for a conversation about Research Fellowships in Byzantine Studies.

Pre-Columbian Symposium

October 9–10, 2026 | Shanti Morell-Hart and Christine Hastorf, Organizers
Oct 22, 2026

The Landscapes of Reconstruction

Garden and Landscape Studies Public Lecture with John Dean Davis

 

Research

Dumbarton Oaks supports and publishes scholarship in the three areas of study supported by Robert Woods Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss: Byzantine Studies, including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, western Medieval, Slavic, and Near Eastern Studies; Pre-Columbian Studies of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South America; and Garden and Landscape Studies, including garden history, landscape architecture, and related disciplines.

Studies Programs Fellowships & Awards Library & Archives Publications

 


Online Resources

News

Aug 31, 2026

Listening and Learning: Sounds of the Ancient Americas

Marco Joven Domínguez, 2025–26 Humanities Fellow
Jul 31, 2026

Bridging Art, Science, and Rare Books with Natural Dye-Making

Kari Traylor, 2025–26 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow