For Immediate Release: February 12, 2009
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
2009 Discover Engineering Family Day
WHAT
The National Building Museum and the National Engineers Week Foundation welcome families, scout groups, and all curious visitors to debunk the myths of engineering and to discover how professional engineers turn an idea into reality. Celebrate National Engineers Week by participating in this free, hands-on and fun-filled festival for all ages.
Throughout the day children and adults can:
- Explore the inner-workings of a real race car
- Watch Nate Ball, host of PBS's Design Squad, as he rappels from the Museum's roof trusses using his own invention
- Play a carbon footprint game and learn about the carbon cycle
- Take your Polaroid picture with Digit™ from the PBS series Cyberchase
- And much more!
WHO
Most appropriate for children ages 5 – 13; accompanied by an adult.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
WHEN
Saturday, February 21, 2009
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Free; $5 donation suggested. Individual registration is not required. Scouts and other large groups should visit www.nbm.org to register.
CONTACTS
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
Hi-res images of past festivals available on request.
SPONSORS
Major funding for the Discover Engineering Family Day is provided by the National Engineers Week Foundation and IEEE-USA. Additional support is provided by Project Management Institute, Northrop Grumman Corporation Electronic Systems, and the Semiconductor Industry Association; with local support provided by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Nation's Capital Chapter; U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program; and American Society of Civil Engineers.
FAMILY Magazine is the official media partner of the 2009 Discover Engineering Family Day.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
