Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State – Web Property of the U.S. Department of State Skip to content The Art of Welcoming the World For more than half a century, the art of diplomacy has thrived in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms against a magnificent backdrop of art and architecture that illustrates the best of America through its history, its artistic accomplishments, and the inspiring values on which our nation was founded. Watch the Video Close Views of America A new museum publication — available now Shop The Rooms Step Inside The Diplomatic Reception Rooms have served as the gracious setting for many of our country’s most significant diplomatic achievements. Characterized by their rare beauty, classical balance, and quiet dignity, these State Rooms convey a vivid sense of the American spirit. The Entrance Hall The Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room The Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room The John Quincy Adams State Drawing Room The Dolley Madison Powder Room The Edward Vason Jones Memorial Hall The Gallery The Henry Clay State Dining Room The James Madison State Dining Room The James Monroe State Reception Room The Martha Washington Ladies Lounge The Passageway The Secretaries of State Terrace The Entrance Hall Visit the Room The Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room Visit the Room The Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room Visit the Room The John Quincy Adams State Drawing Room Visit the Room The Dolley Madison Powder Room Visit the Room The Edward Vason Jones Memorial Hall Visit the Room The Gallery Visit the Room The Henry Clay State Dining Room Visit the Room The James Madison State Dining Room Visit the Room The James Monroe State Reception Room Visit the Room The Martha Washington Ladies Lounge Visit the Room The Passageway Visit the Room The Secretaries of State Terrace Visit the Room Collection The Art of Diplomacy The Diplomatic Reception Rooms are home to an unparalleled collection of fine and decorative art from the time of our country’s founding and formative years — all gifts of American citizens to our nation. These objects come together to form a reflection of our cultural heritage that is proudly shared by the American people as their ambassador to the world. Explore The Collection Available Now Views of America A book to honor the 250th anniversary of America, uncovering the history of the United States through works of art dating from America’s revolutionary period, from the collection of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the US Department of State. Order Today Articles Museum Perspectives In Museum Perspectives , The Office of Fine Arts shares their work, initiatives, research, and discoveries as custodians of one of the great American collections. Recent Articles History Featured Making Our Mark: Establishing a New Logo for the Diplomatic Reception Rooms Bri Brophy and |  November 05, 2021 The Office of Fine Arts is pleased to introduce the new logo of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms – a richly storied symbol sourced from the heart of the State Rooms that captures their history, beauty, mission, and meaning. Collection Materials Spotlight: Porcelain The Office of Fine Arts and | June 2, 2023 Rooms Painting With Light: Gilding the Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room William Adair and | June 2, 2023 Collection Materials Spotlight: Silver & Other Metals The Office of Fine Arts and | June 2, 2023 DRR collection Patriotic Porcelain The Diplomatic Reception Rooms are home to one of the finest collections of porcelain objects produced for the American market. Made in China, France, England, and America, these objects reflect the fervent patriotism of the new nation, and commemorate its founders, milestones, and achievements. View Collection Chinese Export Porcelain Sauce Tureen and Cover Unknown ca. 1790-1810 ceramic; porcelain Chinese Export Porcelain Trembleuse Saucer from Martha Washington's States Service van Braam Houckgeest, Andreas Everardus ca. 1795 ceramic; porcelain with polychrome enamels Ten Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Eagle-Decorated Dinner Wares Unknown ca. 1815 ceramic; porcelain Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Berry Dish Unknown ca. 1785 ceramic; porcelain with polychrome enamels and underglaze blue Chinese Export Porcelain Hexafoil Teapot Stand Bearing Arms of New York State Unknown ca. 1790 ceramic; porcelain Chinese Export Porcelain Coffee Cup Bearing Arms of New York State Unknown ca. 1790 ceramic; porcelain Chinese Export Porcelain Famille-Rose Christening Bowl Made for the British Market Unknown ca. 1760 ceramic; porcelain Chinese Export Porcelain Side Plate Commemorating Rev. George Forbes Unknown ca. 1800-1810 ceramic; porcelain One from a Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Berry Dishes from James M. Watson's Service Unknown ca. 1800 ceramic; porcelain