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Be There

Be There

SOM principal Gary Haney, AIA, RIBA, presents some of the firm’s projects, including the recently completed, 1,354 foot tall Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City.

Play / Learn

Play / Learn

Learn to tell a story through art and architecture. Join mural artist and founder of City Arts, Byron Peck, in this hands-on art making adventure for the whole family.

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Museum Shop

Browse sleek housewares, gifts, toys, and more. Your purchases support the Museum.

Mini Golf

Mini Golf

Mini Golf returns Memorial Day, May 27, and this time better than ever. Combine your love of the building arts with a putter, ball, and two unique nine-hole mini golf courses designed by some of the most creative minds around.

Design Show

Watch / Listen

The Museum’s inaugural juried Design Show brings together designers, artists, craftsmen, and other creators of unique and high-design objects in August. Applications are now being accepted.
(Photo by flickr user haaaly.)

2013 Honor Award Gala

Honor Award

Join us on Tuesday, June 4 as we celebrate Turner Construction Company for its 111-year history of leadership and innovation in the construction industry. All table and ticket purchases benefit the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions and education programs.

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The Museum's Great Hall

The Museum's Great Hall

Experience our spectacular Great Hall, colossal Corinthian columns, and 1,200-foot memorial to Civil War veterans.

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401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202.272.2448

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Judiciary Square
Gallery Pl.-Chinatown

4 blocks from the National Mall

Hours


Monday–Saturday:
10 am–5 pm
Sunday: 11 am–5 pm

The Building Zone
closes at 4 pm.

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Free access to the Great Hall,
historic building tours,
Museum Shop, & cafe.

Exhibition admission:
$8 for adults
$5 for youth, students, & seniors
$3 a person for Building Zone only
Free for Museum members.

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