National Building Museum · Washington · Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Big Build

Name: The Big Build
Start: 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T15:30:00.000Z
Location: National Building Museum

The Big Build on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at National Building Museum (Museum). Cost: Free. Best for: school-age.

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When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
Venue: National Building Museum
City: Washington
Category: Museum
Cost: Free
Age bands: school-age
Event page: orders.nbm.org//events/058acdcd-6f13-29de-767c-65081ca1970f

Saturday, October 17 | 10 am to 5 pm Build, discover, play, make, and design alongside architects, hobbyists, artisans, and craftspeople during this FREE hands-on festival celebrating the world we design and build.

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Venue hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00 — check the official page for holiday changes.

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