A public view into Washington’s modern residential architecture.
The DMV Modern Home Tour opens a collection of privately owned modern and contemporary homes across the Washington metropolitan area for one day each year. listModern helped bring the Modern Architecture + Design Society’s national tour series to Washington in 2017 and remains a principal sponsor and local platform for the event.
On October 3, 2026, the tour brings together new sustainable construction, substantial transformations of existing houses, and an important midcentury modern residence in Cleveland Park.
Explore the 2026 DMV Modern Home Tour for the current lineup, participating architects and designers, event information, and the gathering following the tour.
The DMV Modern Home Tour began in 2017 and joined a national series built around direct access to modern residential architecture.
Read Opening the Door: The Modern Home Tour in Washington for the story behind the Tour, its evolution in Washington, and the people who have shaped it.
The Tour is one day. The houses, architects, and design community extend well beyond the event.
Explore listModern stories connected to the Modern Home Tour, from participating homes and architects to the people and places surrounding Washington’s modern design culture.
We look forward to continuing this tradition of celebrating our regions architecture and design for years to come. If you have a modern or contemporary home that you would like to share with grateful enthusiasts on a future tour, we’d love to hear from you!
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