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National Building Museum

DCUnited StatesWashington DC, DC

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The National Building Museum is a museum in downtown Washington, DC that examines America's architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. The exhibits include photographs and models of buildings in Washington, DC and offer insight into the history and future of our built environment. The museum offers a variety of educational programs and special events, including informative lectures

Machine located right outside the gift shop on 1st floor. All have 'National Building Museum on them. Designs are;
1) Building,
2) 'Designing Tomorrow', Tower, round building, rays,
3) 'Towering Ambition', Buildings and arch,
4) Knights riding horses.

A new machine was installed here on 11/2010

Although the museum charges admission to its gallery, the machine outside the gift shop can be reached without paying admission.

5/2/2025 Machine still working! (Designs are long, short, off center, full rolls???)
8/30/2026 Machine is broken. Broke about a week ago, they’ve been working on it, but they don’t have a date for when it will be back. -JLC.

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