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The American Dream isn’t one story—it’s a tapestry of many. Come curious. Listen deeply. Leave inspired to chase your own.

Hours

10 am - 5:30 pm

Please note: Starting January 1, the Center will be operating on a seasonal schedule and will be open from Thursday - Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Our hours of operation will remain the same.

The Center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Admission

Exhibition Timed tickets: Free

Holodeck Experience: $15

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Our Location

We’re in the heart of Washington, DC, just steps away from the White House.

1503 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW Washington, DC 20005

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Know Before You Go

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Accessibility

An exhibit that asks how will you advance your dream?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Group Visit

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Visitor Guidelines

Dream Starter: 30 Minutes
- Explore our Bank Halls
- Add your photo to the Tree of Generations in the Hall of Generations
- Contribute your voice to the Word Cloud in the Hall of Dreams
- Pick up a t-shirt or a book in our gift shop
- Grab a sticker to represent which of our four pillars most inspires you
Dream Seeker (Most Popular): 60 Minutes
- Start with our Bank Halls
  - Add your photo to the Tree of Generations in the Hall of Generations
  - Contribute your voice to the Word Cloud or real data in the Hall of Dreams
- Explore our Lower Level
  - Catch our 20-minute film, America: Built on Dreams (runs every half hour)
  - Visit our Foundations of the Dream gallery for a deeper dive into our four pillars: Education, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Health
- And don't forget to visit our gift shop on the way out!
Dream Explorer: 120 Minutes
- Explore everything in our Dream Seeker
- Choose your own adventure
  - Head up to the 5th floor to visit the Perpetual Story Machine by Moment Factory in the Holodeck Experience
  - Learn about the building blocks of finance through stories and games in our Access to Capital and Financial Empowerment gallery
  - Take a few selfies in front of our commissioned art murals

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What's On

From daily tours and film screenings to artist murals, immersive experiences, and special programs, see what you can do when you visit us.