Suggestions for Government Building near Southwest Employment Area, Washington

Mark K. • December 22, 2017This is a government building so always remember to have photo ID - drivers license, passport or ID. No ifs or buts. They take this very seriously.

David H. • March 20, 2010Check out the children's art gallery.

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

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

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018The O'Neill Building was constructed in the 1960s, and named after former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012. Ownership was transferred to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2017.

Richard • March 27, 2011Cafeteria...hmmmm

Roman • November 13, 2012Morning pizza is too tempting to pass up

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • December 29, 2011Constructed in 1939, today the Ford building is occupied mainly by staff of various committees of the House of Representatives, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Architect of the Capitol.

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.

Cicely L. • October 22, 2016Got to go on a tour courtesy of an employee. For a federal building it was pretty neat and lots of history!

David C. • December 7, 2010Stir fry in caf healthy & tasty. Don is very friendly as he makes it to order.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.