Located between 12th and 14th Streets, NW on Constitution Avenue, the Mellon Auditorium is directly across the street from the National Museum of American History and is entered through three doorways in deeply channeled limestone. The grandeur of the Andrew W. Mellon’s exterior is matched only by its opulent interior. Limestone-finished walls and piers define the space and frame views of the east and west staircases, lobby, and breathtaking auditorium that stands more than 60 feet high, embellished with limestone pilasters, gilded relief carvings, and polished oak.
COURTESY HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS:
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
RATE: $265
JW Marriott Washington D.C.
THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
RATE: $219
Please specify that you are part of the “Stephen’s Children Group” when calling the reservation line. This courtesy rate is available on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2020. You must complete your room reservation by Monday, August 24, 2020 to secure your room and rate.
Metered Street parking on Constitution Avenue is extremely limited.
The closest parking garage is located at the Ronald Reagan Building. Access the garage via one of the two entrances: the first on 14th Street between Constitution Ave. and Penn Ave. and the second on 13 ½ St. (off Penn Ave.)
Reserved parking near the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium can be purchased ahead of time using Spot Hero.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From The North (via I-95)
Follow I-95 South toward Washington to I-495 and exit East.
Follow I-495 East to Route 50 and exit West.
Follow Route 50, which becomes New York Avenue, to L Street and bear right onto L Street.
Follow L Street to 7th Street, NW and turn left.
Follow 7th Street to Constitution Avenue and turn right.
Follow Constitution Avenue across 12th Street NW.
The Mellon Auditorium will be on your right, directly across from the American History Museum.
From The North (via I-270)
Follow I-270 South toward Washington.
At the I-270 split bear right and follow signs for I-495, Northern Virginia.
Follow I-495 to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Follow the GW parkway to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge.
Cross the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, staying to the right, and exit onto Constitution Avenue.
Follow Constitution Avenue to 15th Street and turn left.
Follow 15th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue and turn right.
Follow Pennsylvania Avenue to 12th Street and turn right.
Follow 12th Street to Constitution Avenue and turn right.
The Mellon Auditorium will be on your right, directly across from the American History Museum.
From The South (via I-95/I-395)
Follow I-95 North toward Washington.
I-95 becomes I-395 when you cross I-495. Continue North on I-395.
Follow I-395 across the bridge using the right lanes.
After crossing the bridge continue to the right onto the Southeast/Southwest Freeway, exit 12th Street.
Follow 12th Street tunnel to Constitution Avenue and make a left.
The Mellon Auditorium will be on your right, directly across from the American History Museum.
From The East (via Route 50 and New York Avenue)
Follow Route 50, which becomes New York Avenue, to L Street and bear right onto L Street.
Follow L Street to 7th Street NW and turn left.
Follow 7th Street to Constitution Avenue and turn right.
Follow Constitution Avenue across 12th Street.
The Mellon Auditorium will be on your right, directly across from the American History Museum.
From The West (via I-66)
Follow I-66 across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, staying to the right, and exit onto Constitution Avenue.
Follow Constitution Avenue to 15th Street and turn left.
Follow 15th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue and turn right.
Follow Pennsylvania Avenue to 12th Street and turn right.
Follow 12th Street to Constitution Avenue and turn right.
The Mellon Auditorium will be on your right, directly across from the American History Museum.
Both Metro Bus and Metro Rail have stops within walking distance of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Trip Planner is a great tool to use.
Helpful Tips
- The closet Metro Rail station (4 minute walk) is Federal Triangle Station (blue and orange lines), 302 12th St NW. You will exit the Metro Station onto Woodrow Wilson Plaza. As you are facing the Ronald Reagan Building, walk to the left. Exit the plaza through the archway and follow the cobblestone pathway to Constitution Avenue. Just as you reach Constitution Avenue, turn right and walk up the front steps of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
- Always check the WMATA website for route changes, delays, and escalator or elevator outages.
- The X1 bus stops just steps away from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium main entrance on Constitution Avenue. Many other Metro Buses stop close by as well.
The closest national airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA). You can access Metro Rail from the airport terminals, unless you prefer to take a taxi, book an Uber, or order a private car. Click here to to explore transportation options.
The main entrance is located at 1301 Constitution Ave NW.
Details pertaining to handicap access to be announced soon.