Suggestions for Government Building near NoMa, Washington

Katherine L. • March 11, 2014There's a small (well done) exhibit about the GPO on the north side of the building. Tours of the building can be arranged through your congressman and run through the summer months.

Son T. • April 23, 2010BLS caf after 2pm, 30% for pay by the lb food. Get there as close to 2pm b4 the frugalistas pick off all the good stuff and staff clears away the goods

Ellie P. • September 26, 2014One of the better, little-known D.C. great photo op spots.

Chris J. • December 27, 2011Excellent exhibit with a lot of history. Folks should definitely give this here a look.

David W. • October 15, 2016Beautiful building with a great collection.

Julian B. • October 19, 2010Try the sushi in the food court........good stuff

Tim J. • April 5, 2010If you want snacks go to vendors on C street they have the chepest snacks lol

David O. • May 26, 2010From the red line, get off at Judiciary Square. Otherwise, get off at Gallery Place and walk two blocks.

Kate • October 28, 2011Check out the racquet ball court on the 3rd floor!

D. A. • April 9, 2010Go by and visit Sen. Lemieux from the great state of Florida. Be sure to ask for a glass of freshly squeezed Florida oranges.

lilmsbossypants • August 9, 2011There is a great view of the US Capitol building from the 9th floor of the Hart. Great for watching fireworks.

A • April 20, 2018Go talk to your senator’s staff. They’re super friendly and helpful.

Marine Corps • January 5, 2012Prior to taking the helm of the FBI, Robert Mueller served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, leading a rifle platoon during the Vietnam War.

Vivek S. • April 14, 2011One of the nicer House buildings - go say Hi to your rep!

Shaun F. • December 3, 2009Make sure you check out the cafe on the bottom floor. The Buffalo chicken wrap and salad are fantastic

rafael v. • February 24, 2011You can only enter the side doors with a DC govt ID

Devin B. • January 29, 2018The exhibits themselves are pretty small, but the building itself is incredible! Definitely hop on a free guided tour to learn the history! Also seems to be a great place for kids

Mike C. • January 25, 2014The "Dying Gaul" as well as the Art of Byzantium exhibits are great. Being able to compare Italian and French art alone is totally worth the visit. Plus there are cool ties for sale in their store.

Michael R. • May 1, 2013A hidden gem in the Nation's Capital.

Mark B. • June 26, 2015Fantastic museum. Free to the public. Lots of oils, water colors and sculptures from lots of the Masters.Great collection in beautiful setting. Can be a maze so definitely take a map or the audio tour

Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

DC Preservation League • July 27, 2011Constructed between 1879-1881 by architects Cluss & Schulze, it was built to house the international exhibits left over from the Philadephia Continennial Exhibition of 1876.

Michele B. • September 6, 2011Deal Alert! There's a 25% off coupon to use in the GPO bookstore you can find on a brochure/ bookmark at the GPO history exhibit next door (you can also find the card in area hotels & restaurants).

Dean M. • October 13, 2011The five story atrium is the centerpiece of the building's architectural design and is worth visiting and photographing. There is also a large statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in the atrium.