THE PLAYGROUND

July 3, 2026

August 30, 2026

National Building Museum

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About The Event

Join the National Building Museum for THE PLAYGROUND, a one-of-a-kind interactive installation experience, open July 3–August 30.

Step inside nine unique activations that bring the outdoors in, reimagining the infrastructure and materials of the built environment around us in a way only the National Building Museum can. Opening just in time for Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, THE PLAYGROUND is equal parts spectacle and exploration, and it’s going to be one of the hottest tickets in DC this summer.

Don’t wait on this one — secure your tickets early and come ready to play.

Details

Cost: FREE
Location: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Judiciary Square Station (Red line)

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit HERE.

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