National Building Museum
In the Pension Building, the building itself is highly recommended for its architecture, with an expansive open interior space with massive columns. The space is used on occasion for special events, including 10 Presidential inaugural balls. There is a small cafe inside, to the right of the entrance, and places to sit and relax, as well as a gift shop. The museum features long-term exhibits on the planning and building of Washington, D.C., and on green building and communities, along with various short-term exhibits and special events.
- Address
- 401 F St NW
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
- Price
- Free to enter main hall and shop. Exhibits: $10 for adults, $7 for ages 3-17 and those 60+
- Phone
- +1 202-272-2448
- Website
- nbm.org (opens in a new tab)
Listing from Wikivoyage: Washington, D.C./East End, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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