The National Building Museum is dedicated to exploring architecture, design, engineering, and construction. More than 400,000 people visit the museum each year and experience the many temporary & permanent exhibits, unique displays, and education programs. The museum boasts an impressive collection featuring over 40,000 photographic images, 68,000 architectural prints, 100 linear feet of documents, over 2,000 objects including architectural fragments and samples. The museum itself is housed in a extraordinary building built in 1887. The building features an Italian Renaissance design with eight Corinthian columns and a massive hall which is a popular spot for many Presidential Inaugural Balls and other gala events.
The National Building Museum in Washington, DC, was created in 1980 by Congress to serve as an informational center about the man-made structures we create and their effect on the world we live in.
A Building Tour at the National Building Museum provides Museum members an up-close, behind the scenes opportunity to visit many of Washington's fascinating building projects—from bridges and embassies to museums and condominiums.
Building for the 21st Century at National Building Museum in Washington, DC
The National Building Museum is offering a riveting lecture on sustainable design and energy-efficient technologies called Building for the 21st Century.
The National Building Museum is sponsoring an ongoing lecture series called Spotlight on Design, featuring architects and designers of distinction from around the world.
Architecture is the backbone of our country and if you want to see some lovely architecture while visiting the Washington, DC area while you are on vacation, then you need to take part in the Photo Fun: Explore the National Building Museum, located at the museum itself at 401 F St NW in Washington, DC.
