National Building Museum
 

Today's Tours

Date:
Friday, August 4, 2017
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

pension building


Historic Building Tour
11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 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.

 

Timber City installation Great Hall

 

Timber City Exhibition Tour
2:30 pm

Skyscrapers of wood: what once was unthinkable is now possible with new lumber techniques and applications. Learn more about the rebirth of large scale timber building.
Requires museum admission. Meet in the Great Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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.

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