Historic Building Tour
11:30 am | 1:30 pm
Step back in time to the 1880s learn about the design, construction,
and history of our building, formally known as the Pension Bureau.
Free to attend. Meet in the Great Hall.
House & Home Exhibition Tour
11:30 am | 1:30 pm
Tour houses both familiar and surprising, through past and present, challenging our ideas about what it means to be at home in America.
*Please note: The National Building Museum is grateful to our volunteer docents for sharing their time and expertise. Occasionally, due to unforseen circumstances or emergencies, a volunteer may have to cancel at the last minute. Please check at the information desk to confirm your tour is still available on the day of your visit.