Honoring Veterans Day

FREE. Drop-in program, no registration required.

The Museum ‘s historic home was actually build in the 1880’s as the U.S. Pension Bureau the agency  that provided payments to disabled Civil War veterans. The National Building Museum has a long history with veterans and we invite you to join us this day and honor veterans past and present. Picnic in the Museum’s great hall while listening to a noon time performance of the United States Navy Band Cruisers.  This contemporary music ensemble, takes its name from the Navy’s versatile ship-the Cruiser- and the members live up to their namesake by presenting a variety of music.  Take a tour of the building and learn about the unique history and the connection with veterans: 11:30, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 3:30.

Special for Families/1:00-3:00 PM: Celebrate the Museum’s historic frieze by experimenting with terra cotta. Participants will use molds to make their own frieze to take home and bake. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Drop-in program, no registration required.