Where is the National Building Museum?
The National Building Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C., devoted to architecture, engineering, and the building arts. Recent coverage of the Marine Corps Marathon noted that the museum hosts the race's expo, so runners picking up their materials there will be visiting the building this week.
Why it's in the news
The Marine Corps Marathon is taking place in Washington, D.C. this weekend, and runners preparing for it have been told they may need to walk around the city to reach the race expo at the National Building Museum. Coverage has focused on last-minute race preparation.
- Marine Corps Marathon 2026 — Marine Corps Marathon runners prep for 26.2-mile race in D.C.
Background
The National Building Museum is located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It is a museum focused on how buildings are designed and built, and on the people and tools behind them. Its large central hall is a well-known feature of the building.\n\nThe museum is used for public events as well as exhibits. Race organizers for the Marine Corps Marathon use it as the location for the race expo, where runners go before the event. A WTOP report said that runners preparing for the race will need to walk around the city to reach the expo at the museum.\n\nThe Marine Corps Marathon is set to take over Washington, D.C. this weekend, according to an Axios headline. The museum's role as the expo site is the reason it is in the news. Runners who plan to attend should expect to walk some distance in the city to get there.
What people are asking
Where is the National Building Museum?
It is in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.
Why is the National Building Museum in the news?
It is the location of the expo for the Marine Corps Marathon, which takes place in D.C. this weekend. Runners picking up race materials there may need to walk around the city to reach it.