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National Building Museum

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The National Building Museum tells the stories of the world we design and build. We’re one of the most family-friendly, awe-inspiring spots in Washington, …

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Apr 19, 2025
The picture you see is just like it - it is an awesome buildign - seven stories high. Wonderful to visit - you have to pay, but its not crowed as a consequence. Their bird house building progrfamme w…Full review by David C
Jan 30, 2025
This is off the beaten path, a unique place that makes you look up and say 'Ahhh!' The National Building Museum is a large structure with tall Corinthian columns in a huge open space---look at the p…Full review by Janet G
Dec 22, 2024
National Building Museum was full of Christmas related activities - lots of happy little kids playing, building Lego castles, and driving their parents crazy. There is an interesting exhibit presen…Full review by Noraatc
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Popularly known as the Pension Building, the National Building Museum plays a pivotal role in narrating the history of design, engineering, c…
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Located:401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Construction completed:1887
Architect:Montgomery C. Meigs
Architectural style:Renaissance Revival

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