Late Night: Haunted Hall
About The Event
Celebrate Halloween at the National Building Museum! Spend a haunted evening exploring the Museum’s exhibitions as the Great Hall transforms into a Late Night: Haunted Hall, complete with live music, classic silent horror films, and more spooky fun.
Discover the fascinating history of the Pension Building, the historic building that is now home to the Museum, through a ghostly scavenger hunt featuring some of its most intriguing stories.
Settle in for two iconic silent horror films, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925), and enjoy a live performance by Night Hawk to close out the evening.
Admission includes one drink ticket, with additional food and drinks available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged—come experience the National Building Museum in a whole new way. All activities and access to exhibitions Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage, Building Stories, and House and Home are included with admission.
Schedule
- 6:00 p.m. — Doors Open
- 6:10 pm — The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920, 51 min.)
- 7:10 pm — The Phantom of the Opera (1925, 1 hr. 32 min.)
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Live performance by Night Hawk
Details
- Cost: $20 – General Admission | $15 – Student
- Location: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Metro: Judiciary Square Station (Red line)
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