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National Building Museum

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

National Building Museum 坐落于 1887 年建成的宏伟红砖建筑 Pension Building 内,由军需总监 Montgomery C. Meigs 仿照罗马宫邸风格设计,兼具文艺复兴复兴风格的庄严体量。作为美国专注于建筑、设计、工程、建造与城市规划的博物馆,馆内中庭 Great Hall 长 316 英尺、宽 116 英尺,由八根高达 75 英尺、直径 8 英尺的巨型科林斯式立柱分割而成;每根立柱均由约 70,000 块砖石砌筑,并绘有仿锡耶纳大理石纹饰。该建筑于 1985 年被列为国家历史名胜(National Historic Landmark),博物馆本身则于 1980 年经由国会法案创立,是一座私立非营利机构。除常年展出的住房专题、乐高(LEGO)建筑模型与儿童绘本展外,馆内还会推出一系列临时特展,并在 Great Hall 呈现备受瞩目的标志性夏季大型装置展。

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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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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?
由 Montgomery Meigs 于 1887 年设计的 Pension Building 气势恢宏,其宏伟的红砖 Great Hall 为聚焦建筑、设计与城市营造的展览提供了绝佳舞台。 Current highlights include 聚力同行:重塑美国市中心 (Coming Together: Reimagining America's Downtowns), 为了子孙更美好的生活:Julius Rosenwald、Booker T. Washington 与改变美国的 4,978 所学校 (A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America), 微缩记忆 (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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