Guided Tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building

Tour the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C.'s Landmark of American Science

Step inside one of Washington, D.C.'s most stunning historic landmarks: the National Academy of Sciences building at 2100 C St., NW.

Dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1924 and designed by renowned architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, this architectural masterpiece blends classical, Byzantine, Egyptian, and Art Deco influences into one breathtaking building.

What you'll experience:

• The magnificent Great Hall, featuring iconography by artist Hildreth Meière
• Ceremonial rooms with architectural sculpture by Lee Lawrie and murals by Albert Herter
• A peek inside the acoustically extraordinary Fred Kavli Auditorium (1970 wing)
• Rotating art and science exhibitions exploring the intersection of art, science, and culture

Whether you're a history buff, art and architecture lover, or science enthusiast, this guided tour offers a rare look inside one of America's most celebrated scientific institutions.

📍 2100 C St., NW, Washington, D.C.

This tour is organized by the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS). CPNAS sponsors exhibitions, salons, theatrical readings, and other events that explore relationships among the arts and sciences. The NAS is a private, nonprofit institution that recognizes achievement in science by election to membership, and — with the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine — provides science, technology, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations.

Learn more about the exhibitions on view at www.cpnas.org.

Read the full visitor code of conduct guidelines here.

Questions? Email us at cpnas@nas.edu.