Hours & Amenities
CLOSURE ALERT
Due to the weather, the Museum will be closed on Tuesday, February 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The National Building Museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Starting November 1, the Building Zone hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Sunday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. On rare occasions, the Museum may close for a special event.
Admission is free. A donation of $5 per person is suggested. Questions? Call 202.272.2448.
Information
Please visit the Information Desk in the Great Hall for information about the Museum, our exhibitions, and the neighborhood. Brochures and youth-oriented activity guides are available.
Photography
Photography is permitted in the Great Hall only. No photographs may be taken in any exhibitions.
Museum Shop
Phone: 202.272.7706
Fax: 202.376.3637
The National Building Museum Shop—voted the "Best Museum Shop in DC" by The Washington Post as well as the National Geographic Traveler's blog, Intelligent Travel—has a range of unique gifts, housewares, and books. Members receive discounts and special shopping privileges. The Museum Shop is open Monday—Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Select merchandise may also be purchased at the Museum Shop.
Café
With seating located in the Museum’s magnificent Great Hall, the café operated by Firehook Bakery and Coffee House offers a variety of gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods, and beverages.
Café hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 202.628.0906
Questions? Contact the Museum at 202.272.2448.