Jane Austen Outdoor Film Festival

Join us at Dumbarton House for outdoor screenings of three Jane Austen films! 

Screening Schedule: 

July 9th   Emma (1996) 

July 23rd Sense & Sensibility (1995) 

August 6th Pride & Prejudice (2005) 

Rain dates are July 16th, July 30th, and August 11th. Doors open to Museum Members at 7:00pm (Memberships available online or at the door), and to the public at 7:30 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. All films will begin at sundown (around 8:30 pm). 

Dumbarton House is located in Georgetown at 2715 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Metrorail: Red Line, DuPont Circle.  For additional information, visitwww.dumbartonhouse.org or call 202-337-2288.

The Do’s of the Jane Austen Film Festival

• DO enter only at the front gate at 2715 Q Street (and DO make sure you haven’t mixed us up with Dumbarton Oaks!)
• DO come early. Grounds will open to Museum Members at 7:00 pm, and then to the public at 7:30 pm*. The film will start at sunset, approximately 8:30pm.
• DO understand that our lawn and site space is limited by occupancy restrictions, which is why admission is on a first-come, first-served basis
• DO bring your own blanket. If you prefer a lawn chair, it must be set up in the back.
• DO plan on purchasing the available concessions. Outside food/drink will not be allowed.
• DO respect the other guests. Smoking on Dumbarton House grounds during the event is prohibited.
• DO leave your dog and other animals at home.
• DO leave our grounds within 30 minutes after the end of the film.
• DO come back and visit us! The museum will not be open during the event, but please come back for a tour Tue-Sun, 11am-3pm (admission $5)!