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American Institute of Architects Bookstore

Possibly the best museum bookstore around, with a great selection of books on architecture and history, along with some architectural photography books and other items. The AIA also host a gallery in their main building and library of artwork related to architecture, which is free and worth a peruse.

Address: 1735 New York Ave NW
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
Website: store.aia.org (opens in a new tab)

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