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lilaguide | Great place to play - esp when weather is too hot or cold

We love going to play room or even playing in the open atrium. It is size of football field and has lots of natural light. On hot and/or wet days we love it.The kids playroom is completely enclosed, which is...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/20/2008
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lilaguide | Great place for kids of all ages

my baby is only 7 months old but he had a wonderful time there. the book corner is also great for hanging out with a non-walking baby.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/23/2008
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lilaguide | Perfect for a Rainy Day

We visited The National Building Museum last spring, and plan to go back. The only part we saw was the toddler play area and it was totally worth both the trip into the city and the donation. Various kinds of...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/03/2008
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lilaguide | National Building Museum Editorial Review

one of the most beautiful buildings in DC... great programs especially for toddlers... hosts weekend programs for your budding architect or engineer... the huge interior courtyard is great for active...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Great place to take kids! Large atrium indoors is perfect for kids during the winter. Nice cafe for adults. Also, the exhibits are wonderful.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/05/2005
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Great spot to run around on the first floor. There is a lot to see and do, and you can do a lot or a little before the meltdown.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/01/2005
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

This is a great spot
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/26/2005
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Beautiful space, but the acoustics of it make it not so kid friendly
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/25/2005
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

This has great programs especially for toddlers and is one of the most beautiful buildings (indoors) in DC. I do find that sometimes the fee for some of their programs is a little steep.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/22/2004
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Very toddler and stroller friendly. The Building Museum has a huge interior courtyard which is great for active crawlers. The museum staff is welcoming to kids and caregivers. There is a nice little cafe. You...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/30/2004
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Great indoor area for playing
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/25/2004
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

Good for older children (5 and above), who can walk unassisted. Strollers become chaotic in elevators that are overcrowded.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/18/2004
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

This museum (conveniently located right next to the Judiciary Square metro station) is a great indoor space to let your kids loose to run on a crummy day. The exhibits are interesting (some are good for...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/11/2003
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lilaguide | National Building Museum

This is yet another great museum for kids. In addition to the excellent exhibits, they often host programs on weekends for your budding architect or engineer. Ask for one of their handouts on finding different...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 10/02/2003
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User Reviews of National Building Museum

Yelp.com Review - by Melanie S.

5 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places to go in DC. It's a beautiful building with lots of space and light. The main room is huge with windows and gigantic columns...on rainy days parents bring their…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee B.

4 of 5 stars. I cannot speak authoritatively on the Museum itself, as I've visited its exhibits only once and somehow they don't stand out in my memory. Being an expert on museum stores, however, I must say the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick R.

5 of 5 stars. Let's keep things in perspective here. I wouldn't come to DC on this museum alone. But it's free, close to China Town, and SUPER IMPRESSIVE! Sure, that fades after about five minutes or so, but its…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brin L.

5 of 5 stars. This is a very cool building. I went to an inaugural ball there and the building really served well for that kind of event. My event planning sources; however, tell me it costs a fortune to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray C.

5 of 5 stars. If you're into Architecture, buildings and/or design, this is the place for you! This awesome brick structure is one of the most unique in the city. This federal building houses the National Building…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff S.

5 of 5 stars. This place is really cool. It is not something I would have ever thought I wanted to see. The carvings on the outside of the building are incredible. The interior of the building is magnificent. It is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura M.

4 of 5 stars. Everyone's already said it, but it's true. The building is beautiful. Huge columns, an indoor fountain, beautiful carpets. This place is gorgeous. We checked out a couple of exhibits, which were…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by PC W.

4 of 5 stars. Another hidden gem among DC tourist attractions that few tourists go to! My friend brought me here just to check out the main hall which is absolutely beautiful. There's a fountain in the center of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly K.

3 of 5 stars. This building is really beautiful. I think they have the BEST gift shop! We go here to get gifts for people, esp. around the holidays. Great books and little trinkets. Stuff you don't see anywhere…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

4 of 5 stars. A must if you're interested in urban planning and architecture. I've enjoyed past exhibits on DC and on concrete (I had no idea concrete could be so translucent or thin or curvy...) We recently came…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine H.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite building in Washington, hands down. Spend time looking at the frieze wrapping around the outside of the building that depicts a parade of Civil War military units. Stand in awe of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liam D.

2 of 5 stars. I'm surprised to see so many 4 and 5 star reviews of this place. A friend of mine used to work here and I never went in because I didn't really get the point of it. This weekend, a friend of mine…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Iniko B.

4 of 5 stars. Great, epic venue for events such as company parties and inauguration balls. Ample parking, fountains, and vaulted ceilings up the yin-yang. Just be careful who you whisper shit about, cuz the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert O.

5 of 5 stars. Definitely one of the 'hidden' gems of DC. Written down in quotes because it's one of the largest buildings in DC. In fact, whenever there is an presidential inaugural ball, one of them is always…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Foster K.

5 of 5 stars. If you are in the Chinatown/Judiciary Square area, it's worth spending 30 mins to an hour checking out this building. The relief carvings on the outside are very detailed, and when you walk in you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca R.

5 of 5 stars. Great museum. They have excellent exhibits (some recent ones I've liked: Jewish Washington and Green Houses). But the REAL draw is the beautiful architecture and bright open feeling of the building,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

5 of 5 stars. Sometimes I am reminded of how lucky we are to live in this great city. The Building Museum, though not a common museum to visit, is a prime example of this. How many cities in other states have such…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by alexis g.

4 of 5 stars. I first discovered this place when I attended an awards ceremony that was held in its main hall. The person next to me at dinner was singing its praises all night, so I decided to make a trip back and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie N.

4 of 5 stars. So I randomly walked to this museum during my first adult visit to DC because it was the closest one to my location. Even though it wasn't a more prominent museum, I decided to check it out anyways.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heath A.

4 of 5 stars. Become a true Washingtonian visit one of the coolest museums that nobody knows about. Located a stone's throw away from the MCI center lies the National Buidling Museum. The museum is a large building…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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Brilliant. No other museum like it

I didn't give this five stars because although the museum is unique, the subject matter is a little ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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