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Washington DC Travel Tips

The capital of United States and home to the famous Washington Post, Washington D.C has many important historical and cultural landmarks related to the American history.

Tip 1 - For those interested in knowing more on human achievements in air and space can visit the National Air and Space Museum. This museum has over 50,000 items related to the history of aerospace in the country.

Tip 2 - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum serves as a reminder to all those who deal in hate. It's a must visit to understand how hate has changed the course of history and how it impacts the human life.

Tip 3 - The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson the third U.S president and one of the founding fathers. Designed by Russell Pope this building has a neo classical flavor and was opened to public in 1943 after 4 years of construction. It has a giant 19foot status of Jefferson weighing close to 4 tons.

Tip 4 - The JF Kennedy Center for performing arts can also be visited by people who like to attend live events and watch fine entertainment. The JFK center is also serves as a center where works from prestigious institutions such as the Washington National Opera, Washington Ballet and American Film Institute are presented.

Tip 5 - People can also visit the National Postal Museum. Some of the permanent exhibits at the museum include World War 2 era postcards and communication between soldiers. The evolution of the postal services is also well documented in addition to the advancement and constant changes in postal sorting and transportation technology.
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National Building Museum

National Building Museum is one of the popular attractions of the city which you must visit during your travels to Washington. Almost all the Washington DC travel guides include a visit to this museum. This historic landmark was founded in the year 1887.

The National Building Museum in Washington D.C. is known as the museum of "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning". Created by an act of Congress, this private non-profit institution provides a large, open space to host some of the greatest exhibitions, like the Amish barn raising, green design, types of fencing, etc.

The National Building Museum is located in the former Pension Bureau building, which was designed by Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs. During your travel you can stop here to witness the architectural splendors of this museum. The interior columns of this museum are spectacular. The frieze, sculpted by Caspar Buberl, depicts the Civil War soldiers which reminds us of the Trajan's Column and the Horsemen Frieze of the Parthenon. It is noteworthy to mention that the Corinthian columns of the museum are some of the largest in the world.

National Building Museum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Building_Museum

You can visit the National Building Museum every Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Sundays, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, the museum will remain closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Otherwise, it may remain closed on a special event, but it is rare.

Reaching this museum by car is very easy. You can also travel by metro as this museum is located across the street where there is Judiciary Square station. Bring your own car to this museum is also very convenient as metered parking is available on 5th, F, and G Streets. You can also park your cars in the nearby parking lots and garages which are situated on F Street. Motorcoach parking is also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plan your visit at National Building Museum

http://www.nbm.org/plan-visit/

National Building Museum Address
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Contact:
Tel: (202) 272-2448
Email: N/A

National Building Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ticket Information for the National Building Museum: Free admission

Website: http://www.nbm.org

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