National Building Museum

Name: National Building Museum
Telephone: +1 202-272-2448

This gem of Renaissance Revival architecture houses a wonderful architectural museum which wants to improve the quality of the built… Read more…

Opening hours

Monday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday	11:00 AM–5:00 PM

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National Building Museum; Photo by Maxwell MacKenzie / CC BY-SA 2.0

National Building Museum; Photo by F.T. Eyre

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National Building Museum; Photo by Anne McDonough

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National Building Museum; photo by Paul Morigi

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This gem of Renaissance Revival architecture houses a wonderful architectural museum which wants to improve the quality of the built environment. Explore exhibits on architecture, design, and engineering. If visiting with children, head to the Building Zone where young visitors are introduced to the art of building.

The nearest metro station is Judiciary Square (Red Line).