National Building Museum

Museum Washington, District of Columbia, United States

What to expect

The National Building Museum is a family-friendly cultural institution showcasing architecture, engineering, and design, with interactive exhibits and a stunning Great Hall featuring colossal Corinthian columns and a 1,200-foot terra cotta frieze

Plan your family visit to the National Building Museum with these blog insights 👇

Family Fun in Downtown Washington DC

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum, which is devoted to showcasing architecture, design, planning, construction, and engineering

Highlights: Kids of all ages will like it! ✨

10 Unique Ways to Explore Washington, D.C. with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National Building Museum to learn about the built environment and the impact that architecture and engineering have on our daily lives and communities

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed the hands-on exhibits like Play, Work, Build, which introduced them to building professions through architecture toys and hands-on block play ✨