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History Exhibition

Past and Future Cities

At National Building Museum

Northwest Washington, Washington

"the grand central open room was impressive"
Upstairs Brick City has Duplos and Legos for kids
Museum entry is free, worth a quick wander

Cities are storytellers, and this exhibition reads them cover to cover. Artifacts, photographs, and hands-on displays trace how America's urban landscapes evolved alongside the people who built them.

Friday, November 6, 10:00 AM

What are you into?

  • Urban history
  • Architecture lovers
  • Hands-on exhibits
  • Family-friendly
  • National Building Museum
  • Northwest Washington
  • Washington

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