From the National Building Museum:
“This season, the National Building Museum is delighted to welcome back the Winter Skate Spectacular—returning for its second year in an even bigger, better, and brighter form.
This one of a kind, indoor synthetic ice-skating experience transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into a winter wonderland where visitors of all ages can skate beneath the soaring Corinthian columns. Events will include early hours for younger skaters, themed nights, festive snacks and drinks, and more!
From lively after-hours events for adults to joyful moments for families, there’s plenty to keep the spirit of the holidays alive well into the new year.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 – Sunday February 8, 2026
*Please note: The National Building Museum is open Thursday-Monday and is closed on Tuesday-Wednesday.
Early Hours
Thursdays – Toddler Time, 11–11:30 am (following Storytime)
Saturdays – Museum Members-Only Skate, 10:30–11:30 am
Sundays – Museum Members-Only Skate, 10:30–11:30 am
Daytime Hours (45-minute skate)
Thursday through Monday, 12–5 pm, skate times are:
Noon–12:45 pm
1:00–1:45 pm
2:00-2:45 pm
3:00-3:45 pm
4:00-4:45 pm
After-Hours (2-hour skate)
Thursdays and Fridays, 6–8 pm
WHERE:
National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
TICKET INFORMATION
Click HERE to purchase tickets
Daytime Admission (Includes one hour of skating and access to Museum exhibitions)
Adults: $20
Youth and seniors: $17
Museum Members: $12
After-Hours Admission (Includes two hours of skating)
Adults: $20
Youth and seniors: $17
Museum Members: $12
***A signed waiver is required to participate and will be available on-site.
Skate sizes and availability may vary. ***
FOOD and SHOPPING
After skating in the Great Hall and exploring the exhibitions, enjoy Japanese comfort dishes from Konbini by Daikaya, the Museum’s café. Warm up with hot chocolate or coffee, or try seasonal items like mikan, sweet, seedless mandarins popular in Japan, and yakiimo, roasted sweet potatoes with a golden, creamy flesh. The menu also includes mochi, chewy rice cakes served warm or frozen, nikuman, fluffy steamed buns filled with savory pork and vegetables, curry udon, thick wheat noodles in a rich, savory curry broth; and ochazuke, a comforting rice dish topped with flavorful ingredients and hot tea or broth. In the evening, enjoy beer, wine, sake, or a specialty cocktail. Finish your visit with a stop in the Museum Shop for unique gifts and design-inspired finds.”