Best Modern Buildings in Washington
- A
Supreme Court of the United States
Highest judicial authority in the United States housed in a neoclassical building known for its marble facade and beaux-arts architectural style.
- B
U.S. National Archives
Historic government building and museum housing original copies of key American documents, known for its modern architecture and free public access.
- C
J. Edgar Hoover Building
Built in 1975, this building houses the headquarters of the FBI and bears the name of its first director.
- D
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this majestic building was designed by an American architect Gordon Bunshaft.
- E
Watergate Complex
This complex is notoriously known for the 70's scandal which led to Nixon's resignation.
- F
L'Enfant Plaza
This prominent square and a building complex are considered to be one of the finest examples of Brutalist architecture in the state.
- G
Kreeger Museum
The Kreeger Museum is a modern and contemporary non-profit art museum located in Washington D.C.
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Tours & Activities
Washington DC: National Archives Guided Tour
4.9 (78) National Archives Skip the Line Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max
5.0 (2) DC: Skip the Line Archives & American History Museum Tour
5.0 (4) National Archives + American History Museum Semi-Private 8pp
5.0 (1) VIP America 250th Tour: Archives, Portraits & History
4.3 (3) National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max
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