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26th Annual Norwegian Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

The holiday season is upon us once again and so is the 26th annual Norwegian Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Main Hall of Union Station. The festivities will take place on Monday, November 28th at 6:00 pm. A consortium of partners, including the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Mid-Atlantic Chapter, and Washington Performing Arts, […]

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In 4 the Win: Make an Impact on DC’s Opioid Crisis – The h3 Project Event

On September 21, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, The h3 Project will be hosting a free, public opioid awareness and prevention event “In 4 the Win: Make an Impact on DC’s Opioid Crisis”. The event will take place in Columbus Plaza, directly in front of Union Station. The purpose of the event is to educate members […]

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NOTICE: September 13, 2022 East Hall Closure at Union Station

Due to a private event, the East Hall of Union Station will be closed to the public from 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to 5:00 am on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

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Notice: September 6 to 8, 2022 Closures at Union Station

Due to a private event, the East Hall of Union Station will be closed to the public from 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6th to 5:00 am on Thursday, September 8th. Additionally, from 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6th to 5:00 am on Wednesday, September 7th and then again from 5:00 pm on September 7th […]

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NOTICE: August 18, 2022 Closures at Union Station

Due to a private event, the East Hall and the east side of the Main Hall of Union Station will be closed to the public from 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022 to 5:00 am on Friday, August 19, 2022. There will still be passage through the rest of the Main Hall. We sincerely […]

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Union Station Included in List of the 37 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World

Union Station in Washington, DC was featured in the August 2022 Architectural Digest list of “The 37 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World“. At number 15, Union Station is described as follows: “This Beaux Arts wonder, completed in 1907, was was the first major structure in the country to be built of Bethel, Vermont, […]

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NOTICE: July 27, 2022 East Hall Closure at Union Station

Due to a private event, the East Hall of Union Station will be closed to the public from 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 to 5:00 am on Thursday, July 28, 2022. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

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Out of this World James Webb Space Telescope Exhibit at Union Station

From July 12 to 15, 2022, in the Main Hall of Union Station in Washington, DC, there was an exhibit on the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). Webb is the largest and most powerful telescope ever sent into space and was also the first deployable space telescope. The telescope is named after James E. Webb, the Administrator […]

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James Webb Space Telescope Exhibit at Union Station

From July 12 to 15, 2022, in the Main Hall of Union Station in Washington, DC, there will be an exhibit on the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). Webb is the largest and most powerful telescope ever sent into space and was also the first deployable space telescope. The telescope is named after James E. […]

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Doug Carr Named New USRC President and CEO

The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Board selected Doug Carr to be the new President and CEO. Mr. Carr will start work the first week of August 2022. For complete details, please see the press release.  

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