For Educators

The National Building Museum offers a variety of tools to assist educators in their classroom teaching. Educators are invited to join Museum staff throughout the year at Educator Workshops to learn ways to incorporate sustainable design, design education, architecture, etc. into classroom curricula. These hands-on workshops offer educators a variety of opportunities to learn by doing.

Curriculum Kits created by the Museum and field tested by numerous classroom teachers, provide all of the resources and materials needed to offer Museum programs in your own classroom across the country.  

A variety of Educator Resource Packets containing numerous lesson plans are available for educators free of charge. Try one of the many lesson plans available to complement your pre-or-post school program visit to the Museum, or use to supplement your own classroom lessons.

Teachers work together to build a city during an Educator Workshop. Photo Museum staff.		Educator Workshops Learn how to to incorporate sustainable design, design education, architecture, etc. into your classroom curricula during the National Building Museum's hands-on workshops. Learn more.
Kids constructing a bridge Photo by Museum staff		Curriculum Kits Recreate the National Building Museum's design education programs in your own classroom with our curriculum kits. Learn More.

In the Museum Shop

Innovative teaching aids are also available in the Museum Shop. Proceeds help support education programs. Teachers and museum members deduct 10% and add $5.00 for shipping. To request a list of resources or information on bulk orders and quantity discounts, or for more information, contact the Museum Shop at 202.272.7706.