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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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Nov 10, 2024
This attraction is a solid "4", and I mean that in a good way. The National Building Museum was originally built as a pension-related structure some time after the Civil War. Congress designated it … Full review by Gregory M
Oct 27, 2024
Very beautiful building inside and out. Exhibits are small and average. If you want to take nice photos of the building inside, inquire first if they are preparing for an event because there are goin… Full review by foncho11
Aug 17, 2024
We went to this enormous museum on a Saturday morning and it was pretty impressive. My wife liked the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit and it was like a "what if" for Pittsburgh. The brutalist exhibit wa… Full review by Princerman
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The museum of architecture, design, engineering, urban planning and construction is also referred to as the Pension Building as it …
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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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