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National Building Museum

ArchitectureDesignHistoryClosed todayFrom $10Judiciary Square (Metro Red Line, directly across the street)

Ubicat a l'imponent Pension Building de maó vermell del 1887 —dissenyat pel Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs en un estil neorrenaixentista inspirat en els palaus romans—, el National Building Museum és el museu dels Estats Units dedicat a l'arquitectura, el disseny, l'enginyeria, la construcció i la planificació urbana. El seu monumental Great Hall fa 316 per 116 peus i està dividit per vuit colossals columnes corínties de 75 peus d'alçària i 8 de diàmetre, cadascuna alçada amb uns 70.000 maons i pintada a imitació del marbre de Siena. L'edifici va ser catalogat com a National Historic Landmark el 1985, i el museu es va crear per una llei del Congrés el 1980 com a entitat privada sense ànim de lucre. A més de les mostres permanents sobre habitatge, arquitectura amb peces de LEGO i literatura infantil, organitza exposicions temporals i una aclamada instal·lació d'estiu al Great Hall.

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Getting there

401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

Nearest station: Judiciary Square (Metro Red Line, directly across the street), Gallery Place–Chinatown (Metro Red/Yellow/Green lines, two blocks west)

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Admission

From $10

Youth and seniors $7; members free. The Great Hall and Museum Shop can be visited free of charge. Free admission via Museums for All (SNAP/EBT) and Blue Star Museums for active-duty military families.

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National Gallery of Art

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Visitor Information

How much does National Building Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to National Building Museum is $10. Youth and seniors $7; members free. The Great Hall and Museum Shop can be visited free of charge. Free admission via Museums for All (SNAP/EBT) and Blue Star Museums for active-duty military families.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of National Building Museum?
National Building Museum is open Thursday to Monday 10:00-17:00; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Also closed on Thanksgiving (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December 2026). The Great Hall and Museum Shop are free to enter.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Building Museum?
National Building Museum is located at 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States, in the Judiciary Square area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Judiciary Square (Metro Red Line, directly across the street), Gallery Place–Chinatown (Metro Red/Yellow/Green lines, two blocks west).
What can I see at National Building Museum?
L'històric Pension Building de 1887, obra de Montgomery Meigs, acull un colossal Great Hall de maó que fa de marc a exposicions sobre arquitectura, disseny i urbanisme. Current highlights include Trobada col·lectiva: reimaginar els centres urbans dels Estats Units (Coming Together: Reimagining America's Downtowns), Una vida millor per als seus fills: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington i les 4.978 escoles que van canviar els Estats Units (A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America), Mini Memories.
Do I need to book National Building Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit National Building Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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