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National Building Museum
Museum and Historic and Protected Site
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"The architecture of the building alone is worth the walk!"(9 Tips)
"mini golf closes at 3pm on the weekends"(3 Tips)
"hands down my favorite museum in DC or anywhere!"(2 Tips)
"History of Washington DC exhibit"(2 Tips)
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Chris R (thechristophe)December 30, 2014Not free $8, interior hall is though. Terrible use of space, so much potential.
CJ NicholsonAugust 12, 2010Great gift shop with a very interesting selection of. Architecture and Design books.- GoGayDCDecember 28, 2011The Twentieth Annual SLDN National Dinner is here on March 3, 2012. http://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC/events/45455652/
Lauren BaconSeptember 23, 2015Ball pit is wayyyy too expensive and long. Exhibits are nice but scattered
This is a popular walking area for nearby employees who come to walk during their lunch hours on the upper floors.
Chris FordFebruary 5, 2014Don't use the fountain as a restroom after all you can drink special events, you'd think that wouldn't be a tip and would be common sense, but it isn't
Sean HackbarthAugust 15, 2011Check out the LEGOs exhibit. Then be a kid and play with some LEGOs yourself. Read more
Going Out Guide from PostLocalMarch 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: The National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day and Opening Ceremony is at the National Building Museum March 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It's free! Read more
Andrew WatsonFebruary 3, 2010Even the exhibition about parking garages is interesting. That said, the museum doesn't have a parking garage. Public transport a better option than trying to us spaces owned by the nearby FBI. Read more
Neelu ModaliAugust 2, 2011Lego exhibit ROCKS! Check out the built-to-scale replicas of various skyscrapers from around the world.
JessSeptember 21, 2010Building Zone is free and a great place for 2-6 year olds to play. On 1st floor.
DoraJuly 21, 2010The Building Zone play area is open every day for mini-architects to come in and create.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Best museum in DC. Check out the latest provocative exhibit about the world of design.
Catherine VogelFebruary 12, 2010it is really awesome inside, really, and the exhibits are usually quite cool.
Farrar, Straus & GirouxAugust 10, 2011Meet journalist Greg Lindsay on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM as he talks about his book, Aerotropolis.
Caroline S.August 1, 2011The Congressional Blues Fest was amazing...until I got my wallet stolen. Is nothing sacred anymore? Read more
National Building MuseumJuly 23, 2010After you visit the LEGO Architecture building, post your LEGO creations to the museum's Flickr group Read more
CJSeptember 6, 2010the marker on Google Maps above is incorrect... 2.5 blocks East on F St. definitely worth a visit!
- Jonathan CoffmanJuly 27, 2009Check out the photo galleries, and History of Washington DC exhibit as well
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National Building Museum
401 F St NW (at 5th St. NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment. We do this by telling the stories of architecture, engineering, and design.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(202) 272-2448
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"This is an awesome place to check out the state of US history and politics, esp if you have a short window to explore."
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