Katherine L. • March 11, 2014There's a small (well done) exhibit about the GPO on the north side of the building. Tours of the building can be arranged through your congressman and run through the summer months.
Ellie P. • September 26, 2014One of the better, little-known D.C. great photo op spots.
yy 9. • September 12, 2015Lobby with sales counter and machines vending the new quarters is closed on weekends.
Telework Week • February 29, 2012Joining the USDA for a Pledge-a-Thon. Stop by the South Building cafeteria and pledge for Telework Week!
Julian B. • October 19, 2010Try the sushi in the food court........good stuff
David O. • May 26, 2010From the red line, get off at Judiciary Square. Otherwise, get off at Gallery Place and walk two blocks.
rafael v. • February 24, 2011You can only enter the side doors with a DC govt ID
Kate • October 28, 2011Check out the racquet ball court on the 3rd floor!
ian h. • June 8, 2010Flanked by the Ministries of Truth, Love, Peace, and Plenty. ;-)
ian h. • August 13, 2010The aquarium in the basement is one of DC's hidden gems!
Chris J. • December 27, 2011Excellent exhibit with a lot of history. Folks should definitely give this here a look.
Richard • March 27, 2011Cafeteria...hmmmm
Yasaman M. • September 17, 2018OMG I’m in love with this museum. The art collection here is a must see. The building also is so well designed for its purpose.
Danielle D. • July 12, 2018My favorite museum in DC. Rotating exhibits are well presented, and truly unique. Go in the summer when they bring in a new interactive exhibit that fills their atrium.
Humberto M. • January 17, 2012A nice short museum crawl (comparatively) with so many great modern pieces. Make sure to check out the underground walkway.
Marc Kevin H. • June 4, 2012The staff is exceptionally friendly. Two points of interest: the tomb of the Institution's founder, and a gallery with sample exhibits.
DC Preservation League • July 27, 2011Constructed between 1879-1881 by architects Cluss & Schulze, it was built to house the international exhibits left over from the Philadephia Continennial Exhibition of 1876.
Ian G. • August 7, 2017While I recommend checking out the weekly menu at the beginning of the week, the fried chicken and bread pudding are available every day the Senate is session, and they are both fantastic.
Eduardo R. • March 14, 2013This is a great place to park if you drive down to visit the Smithsonian museums. You need to arrive early, but it is worth it. A good food court with excellent deli and burger place.
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