TOUR: Department of Interior New Deal Painted Murals

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Friday, November 14 
9:45 - 11:00 AM
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Registration Required

Discover the art and architecture that made the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building a “symbol of a new day” during the Great Depression.  There are almost 1,600 works of art including two of Thomas Moran’s masterpieces of the American West.  Designed by local architect Waddy Butler, the interior headquarters structure features more Public Works Administration (PWA) artwork than any other Federal building and has the second most PWA artists represented.  This hour-long special tour of the New Deal era murals for OLLI members and guests will be conducted by Interior Department museum staff

Exhibitions
Since opening to the public in 1938, the Interior Museum has presented more than 130 exhibitions. Explore past, present, and future offerings, along with online exhibitions and a virtual tour.

Meeting Place and Time
Arrive no later than 9:45 for a 10:00 tour.  After passing through security proceed to the lobby where OLLI’s tour coordinator, Elena Vejarano, will greet members and visitors at the Visitor Processing Center.

Security Procedures
All visitors must enter the Udall Building through the C Street lobby, which is located on C Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, N.W. 

  • All individuals over 18 years of age are required to present valid, government-issued photo identification to enter the building. Accepted forms of identification are REAL ID, Enhanced Driver's License, Enhanced ID card, Tribal ID, or passport.
  • All visitors are subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.  Please note that there are no locker facilities for visitors to store belongings.
  • No food or liquid is permitted in the Interior Museum.

The entry process typically takes less than 10 minutes. The Interior Museum is located just beyond the Visitor Processing Center.

Transportation and Parking

  • By Metro
    Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) and Farragut North (Red Line) are the closest Metro The public entrance to the Udall Building is approximately six blocks south on C Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, N.W.
  • Additional information about parking and driving directions can be found here.

Dining

  • Bison Bistro Cafeteria
    Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
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