National Building Museum

The National Building Museum examines America's architecture, construction and urban planning featuring Informative lectures, demonstrations and more.

Washington DC's National Building Museum is a unique museum.

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. As one of the most family-friendly, awe-inspiring spots in Washington DC, we welcome visitors from around the world to our exhibitions, public programs, and festivals. Located just four blocks from the National Mall, the Museum occupies a magnificent building with a soaring Great Hall…

From waves of astonishment to moments of quiet reflection, the seventh Summer Block Party installation at Washington DC’s National Building Museum, Look Here by artist and architect Such…

Levee repairs along the Rio Grande river, the warm homeliness of big squishy furniture, and National Building Museum awards

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Built for the Pension Bureau, it was DC's largest building, and full of innovations

You can enjoy the beach (minus the sunburn) right now at Washington, D.C.'s National Building Museum

The museum expects to reopen next spring.