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Bring your students for a day of hands-on discovery at the National Building Museum! With a self-guided visit, classes can explore our exhibitions at their own pace, sparking curiosity, …

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

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.

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.

Girl Scouts- Build Your Story Junior Girl Scouts and Cadettes will each create their own book and story, inspired by the exhibition Building Stories.

National Building Museum 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 4 Blocks from the National Mall Judiciary Square (Red Line)

Provide an unforgettable birthday at the Museum for your children and their friends! Birthday parties at the Museum are 1.5 hours long and for children ages 3-8 (depending on theme).

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.

An expansive “graffiti wall” will provide a canvas to create pixelated art using the toy bricks, while building areas will prompt visitors of all ages to build imaginative cities of their own.