Social Studies Field Trips

National Building Museum

Image courtesy of the National Building Museum

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: National Building Museum
STREET: 401 F Street, NW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20001	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-272-2448		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Sunday, 12 noon - 5 pm.
METRO: Judiciary Square station, Red line.

GRADES: 1 2 4	UNITS: Shelter, Urban, Metro Area
CONTACT: Mary Nelson	PHONE: 202-272-2448
TYPE: Museum	FEES: $35.00 per program
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: 10 am - 4 pm
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: 30, depends on program
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: Varies

DESCRIPTION: The National Building Museum, created by an act of Congress in 1980, is a private, nonprofit institution that examines and interprets American achievements in building through exhibitions and programs. Seven programs are available. Subjects include city planning, patterns, bridge construction, house building, arches and trusses, Fuller's fantastic geodesic dome, and early American architecture. Book 6 weeks in advance.

RESOURCES

• Brochure and activity sheets.
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • National Building Museum