Set across three campuses in Washington D.C., the George Washington University is a private institution founded in 1821. It features 14 colleges and schools covering a range of disciplines, with the main Foggy Bottom Campus housing the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Learn about the university’s history and famous alumni at the George Washington University Museum, then browse international textiles at the adjacent Textile Museum. Both museums overlook the University Yard, a grassy area lined by rustic brick walkways and fragrant rose gardens.
Concerts are held throughout the year at the Lisner Auditorium and there’s an extensive collection of books to peruse at the Gelman Library. You can join a campus tour to gain a deeper insight into the legacy of George Washington University or wander between its beautiful colonial buildings.
Getting around George Washington University
The Foggy Bottom campus of the George Washington University is easily accessed from the Foggy Bottom-GWU metro station, which links to destinations across Washington, D.C. Ronald Reagan International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the university, while Dulles International Airport is around 40 minutes away.