Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself.
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThe unfurnished first floor of the Clara Barton National Historic Site is open for public visitation Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00 pm. Closed Sun. Dec. 25 & Sun. Jan. 1
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 3013201400 · gwmp_clara_barton_nhs@nps.gov
By Car: Capital Beltway (I-495), Maryland outer loop exit 40 Cabin John Parkway to Clara Barton Parkway; Virginia inner loop exit 41 Clara Barton Parkway East; follow Clara Barton Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard and Glen Echo exit, left onto MacArthur Boulevard, straight across traffic circle at Gold
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Clara Barton National Historic Site — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Clara Barton National Historic Site?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
The unfurnished first floor of the Clara Barton National Historic Site is open for public visitation Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00 pm. Closed Sun. Dec. 25 & Sun. Jan. 1
Nearby sites
NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas National Park Service Glen Echo Park
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
NPS National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
