National Building Museum

National Building Museum

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(676) · Museum in Washington, United States
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The National Building Museum tells the stories of the world we design and build. We’re one of the most family-friendly, awe-inspiring spots in Washington, …

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Jan 30, 2025
This is off the beaten path, a unique place that makes you look up and say 'Ahhh!' The National Building Museum is a large structure with tall Corinthian columns in a huge open space---look at the p…Full review by Janet G
Dec 22, 2024
National Building Museum was full of Christmas related activities - lots of happy little kids playing, building Lego castles, and driving their parents crazy. There is an interesting exhibit presen…Full review by Noraatc
Nov 10, 2024
This attraction is a solid "4", and I mean that in a good way. The National Building Museum was originally built as a pension-related structure some time after the Civil War. Congress designated it …Full review by Gregory M
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This gem of Renaissance Revival architecture houses a wonderful architectural museum which wants to improve the quality of the built enviro…
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Popularly known as the Pension Building, the National Building Museum plays a pivotal role in narrating the history of design, engineering, c…
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Located:401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Construction completed:1887
Architect:Montgomery C. Meigs
Architectural style:Renaissance Revival

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Check in: Mar 30 · Check out: Mar 31

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