For Immediate Release: February 24, 2011
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
The Building Toy
Playing with Structure, Form, and Content
WHO
Karen Hewitt, president and toy designer, Learning Materials Workshop
WHAT
Architectural
toys, like LEGO® bricks, Erector Sets®, Lincoln Logs®, and blocks,
create a bridge between the physical world and imagined ones for both
children and adults. Karen Hewitt, president and toy
designer of Learning Materials Workshop, discusses the history of
architectural toys and the significance of play in developing creativity
and lifelong learning skills. This program is presented in conjunction
with the National Building Museum's exhibition LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition. The exhibition will be open, free of charge, beginning at 5:30 pm. 1.5 LU (AIA)
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
WHEN
Thursday, March 3 / 6:30 – 8:00 pm
$12 Member; FREE for students with valid ID; $20 Non-member.
Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
CONTACT
Stacy Adamson, sadamson@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
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.
