THE National Building Museum Presents A SOUTH FORTY: CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH

Learn about the world we design and build through unique exhibitions. Located in the historic Pension Building, one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in DC.

The National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the world we design and build. Explore the impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning, and design.

Current exhibitions include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania, Capital Brutalism, Building Stories, Brick City, Mini Memories, House & Home.

Purchase tickets for Thursday - Monday, 10am to 4pm. Tickets include access to all Museum exhibitions. No tickets needed to visit the Great Hall or the Shop.

Building Stories brings kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books.

National Building Museum. 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. 4 Blocks from the National Mall. Judiciary Square (Red Line) ... –Monday, 10 am–4 pm Closed Thanksgiving and …

Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! Story themes vary weekly, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 22, 2025– The National Building Museum announced today that it will extend its Capital Brutalism exhibition through Monday June 30, 2025. This exhibition has …

Relax in the reading nook, surrounded by the books that inspired the Building Stories exhibition. Bring your sketchbook or use materials provided by the Museum! Program Schedule. …