Description:
- This palatial building contradicts its slightly dull and dusty name. Designed after Italian Renaissance palaces, the brick and terracotta building contains a massive 15-story interior with eight Corinthian columns that are 75 feet high. The space has been the site of inaugural balls and a popular Christmas television special. Several tiers of arcades ring the Great Hall, offering space for a variety of architectural exhibits. Foremost among these is a look into the planning and design of Washington, DC. Children will love the touchable model of the nation's capital.
Admission:
Visitors can enjoy the Great Hall, Museum Shop, café, or a docent-led tour of our historic landmark building free of charge. The prices below include access to all galleries, including LEGO® Architecture and the Building Zone, and docent-led exhibition tours, where available.
• Free for Museum members, children age 2 and under, and Memorial Day through Labor Day active-duty military and their families
• $8 for adults
• $5 for youth (ages 3 through 17), students with ID, and seniors (age 65 and over)
• $3 per person for the Building Zone only, the Museum's hands-on building gallery for children 2 to 6 - © wcities.com 2012
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 202 272 2448
- fax: +1 202 272 2564
Address:
- 401 F Street Northwest
- (between 4th & 5th streets)
- Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood:
DowntownHours:
- M-Sa 10a-5p , Su 11a-5p
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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