--- description: "Find National Building Museum parking: no visitor lot, metered spaces on 5th, F and G Streets NW, and a garage 103 yd away for $45 a day." title: Parking Near National Building Museum, Washington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-building-museum-washington-4422b3.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Building Museum, Washington Landmark Parking · Washington, District of Columbia · National Building Museum Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 401 F Street Northwest [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/washington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/washington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/washington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/washington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/washington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/washington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/washington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/washington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/washington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/washington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/washington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/washington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/washington) Where Can I Park for the National Building Museum? The National Building Museum does not provide visitor parking at 401 F Street Northwest. Metered spaces are available on 5th, F, and G Streets NW, but drivers should check each meter’s operating hours. Nearby paid options include a secure garage 103 yd away for $45 a day and covered parking 287 yd away for $16 a day. Listen to article 5:17 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
401 F Street Northwest
Closest listed space
Secure Garage Parking in Downtown Washington, DC, 103 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Judiciary Square Station, 219 yd (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Washington [Secure Garage Parking in Downtown Washington, DC $45.00/day 103 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-garage-parking-downtown-washington-dc-163095) [Secure Covered Parking in Downtown DC - 575 7th St. NW $16.00/day 287 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-in-downtown-dc-575-7th-st-n-135885) [Convenient Covered Parking at 575 7th St. NW, DC $16.00/day 287 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-covered-parking-at-575-7th-st-nw-dc-135895) [Convenient Motto by Hilton DC City Center Parking $27.95/day 313 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-motto-by-hilton-dc-city-center-parking-120918) [Convenient 24/7 Garage Parking in Washington, DC $16.00/hr 332 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-247-garage-parking-washington-dc-169908) [Secure Monthly Parking in Washington, DC - 425 Massachusetts Ave $270.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-monthly-parking-in-washington-dc-425-massac-124417) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![National Building Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-building-museum-washington-4422b3.webp) National Building Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at the National Building Museum The National Building Museum does not provide parking for visitors, so drivers cannot use an official museum car park at 401 F Street Northwest. The museum’s accessibility information says the D.C. Department of Transportation provides disability parking options on street (nbm.org). Metered parking is located on 5th, F, and G Streets NW. The museum advises drivers to check the meters carefully for their hours of operation (nbm.org). These spaces are the closest official street-parking option identified for a visit, although availability depends on the surrounding blocks. ## Garages and Spaces Around the Museum Several paid garages serve the blocks around the site. The nearest Parksy option is a secure garage in downtown Washington, 103 yd away, priced at $45 a day. A secure covered space at 575 7th St. NW is 287 yd away and costs $16 a day. NW is also 287 yd away at $16 a day, while a garage at the Motto by Hilton DC City Center is 313 yd away and costs $27.95 a day. A 24/7 garage space in Washington is 332 yd away at $16 an hour. For longer stays, secure [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) at 425 Massachusetts Ave is 0.2 mi away and costs $270 a month. Show map of Washington ## Busy Times and Street Parking Rules Near 401 F Street NW Street parking around the museum is metered on 5th, F, and G Streets NW, making these blocks useful for short visits when a legal space is available (nbm.org). Meter operation hours apply, and the museum specifically directs drivers to check each meter carefully before leaving the vehicle (nbm.org). The street option is therefore best suited to drivers who can use a metered space within its permitted hours, while a nearby garage provides a more planned alternative for a longer stay. ## Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of NBM The closest Parksy listing is a secure garage 103 yd from the museum, priced at $45 a day. A few steps farther, two covered spaces at 575 7th St. NW are each 287 yd away and priced at $16 a day. The Motto by Hilton DC City Center space is 313 yd away and costs $27.95 a day. A 24/7 garage space is 332 yd away at $16 an hour, giving drivers an hourly option. Secure monthly parking at 425 Massachusetts Ave is 0.2 mi away and costs $270 a month. ## Judiciary Square Station and Walking to the Museum Judiciary Square Station is the nearest rail station, at 219 yd from the National Building Museum and a 3-minute walk. The station offers the most direct public-transport approach listed for the site, avoiding the need to search for a street space close to 401 F Street Northwest. The museum is 1.0 mi from Washington center, so visitors coming from the central area can combine a short rail journey with the walk from Judiciary Square Station. The 219-yd, 3-minute station connection places the final approach within an easy walk of the museum entrance. Show street view near National Building Museum ## Sources - [National Building Museum website](http://www.nbm.org/) - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Visit](https://nbm.org/visit/) - [National Building Museum](https://nbm.org/) - [Accessibility](https://nbm.org/visit/accessibility/) - [Get tickets to the National Building Museum](https://nbm.org/tickets/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the National Building Museum? The National Building Museum does not provide visitor parking at 401 F Street Northwest. Metered spaces are available on 5th, F, and G Streets NW, but drivers should check each meter’s operating hours. Nearby paid options include a secure garage 103 yd away for $45 a day and covered parking 287 yd away for $16 a day. ### Does the National Building Museum Have Its Own Parking Lot? The National Building Museum does not provide parking for visitors, so drivers cannot use an official museum car park at 401 F Street Northwest. The closest official street-parking option identified is metered parking on 5th, F, and G Streets NW. Availability depends on the surrounding blocks, and drivers should check meter operating hours. ### Where Is the Closest Paid Parking Near the National Building Museum? The closest Parksy option is a secure garage in downtown Washington, 103 yd from the museum, priced at $45 a day. A secure covered space at 575 7th St. NW is 287 yd away and costs $16 a day. Two covered spaces at that address are listed at the same distance and price. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost? Nearby paid parking includes a secure garage 103 yd away for $45 a day, covered parking 287 yd away for $16 a day, and parking at the Motto by Hilton DC City Center 313 yd away for $27.95 a day. A 24/7 garage 332 yd away costs $16 an hour, while monthly parking 0.2 mi away costs $270 a month. ### Is Street Parking Available Near 401 F Street Northwest? Metered street parking is located on 5th, F, and G Streets NW. These spaces can suit short visits when a legal space is available, but meter operation hours apply. The museum advises drivers to check each meter carefully before leaving the vehicle, so the street option depends on finding a space within its permitted hours. ### What Is the Nearest Metro Station and How Far Is It? Judiciary Square Station is the nearest rail station, at 219 yd from the museum and a 3-minute walk. It offers the most direct public-transport approach listed for the site, avoiding the need to search for a street space close to 401 F Street Northwest. 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