National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria

Name: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Address: 600 Dulany St, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Telephone: +1 800-968-4332

#24 among attractions in Alexandria

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National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria

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The National Inventors Hall of Fame is an American not-for-profit organization, founded in 1973, which recognizes individual engineers and inventors who hold a U.S. patent of significant technology. Besides the Hall of Fame, it also operates a museum in Alexandria, Virginia, sponsors educational programs, and a collegiate competition. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°48'4"N, 77°3'50"W

Address

600 Dulany StAlexandria (King Street Metro - Eisenhower Avenue)Alexandria 22314 United States

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+1 800-968-4332

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National Inventors Hall of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Inventors Hall of Fame open?

National Inventors Hall of Fame is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Inventors Hall of Fame?

Nearby attractions include Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge, Alexandria (8 min walk), Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria (9 min walk), St. Paul's Cemetery, Alexandria (11 min walk), George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria (12 min walk).

How to get to National Inventors Hall of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Inventors Hall of Fame:

Train

Alexandria Union Station (10 min walk)
Alexandria (10 min walk)

Bus

King St Metro Station • Lines: 28A, 29K, 29N, At2, At5, DASH AT2 West, Nh2, Rex (10 min walk)
Daingerfield Rd + Prince St • Lines: At5 (11 min walk)

Metro

Eisenhower Avenue • Lines: Yl (10 min walk)
King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (11 min walk)