Enjoy it while visiting Washington, D.C. in District of Columbia
In Washington, there is a unique and remarkable architectural gem called the National Building Museum. Originally built in 1887, this enormous structure, known as the former Pension Building, served as the home of the United States Pension Bureau and hosted important political gatherings such as inaugural balls. In 1985, it underwent a transformation and became a museum, officially named the National Building Museum in 1997. Today, the museum offers a fascinating exploration of the intersection between architecture, design, and American history and culture. With an extensive collection of approximately 100,000 photographs, 130,000 architectural drawings and prints, and over 20,000 objects including building materials and toys, visitors can delve into the captivating world of the built environment throughout the nation’s past.