National Building Museum - annual holiday gingerbread house competition

The National Building Museum at 401 F St NW hosts an annual gingerbread house competition and exhibition during the winter holiday season, featuring entries from architects, designers, and community groups. The event attracts families and locals who visit the museum’s Great Hall to view the large-scale gingerbread displays and vote on favorites. The museum’s programming emphasizes design and architecture and is a recurring community-focused attraction each year.