National Building Museum Interior

National Building Museum Interior

Washington DC, DC

The Great Hall of this 1887 Pension Building soars 159 feet with the largest Corinthian columns in the world - a cavernous interior that has hosted presidential inaugurations.

Photography Guide

Best Time
midday
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
interiorarchitecturewide
Best Seasons
any
Practical Tips
Natural light enters through a clerestory ring. The best vantage is from the upper gallery looking down at the floor pattern. Admission to exhibits required but Great Hall often viewable.

Gallery

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