Urban historian and architect – her work on the politics of place is distinguished by close attention to stereotypes of gender and race embedded in American built environments. WASHINGTON, D.C.—September 7, 2022— Today the National Building Museum announced that Dolores Hayden, professor emerita of architecture,...
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SAKUSAKU FLAKERIE AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM TO OPEN MAY 27 Bakery specializes in Japanese-French fusion pastries and coffee. WASHINGTON, D.C.—May 25, 2022—The National Building Museum announced today local bakery SakuSaku Flakerie will open a cafe in the Museum’s Great Hall. SakuSaku Flakerie at the...
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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM TO PRESENT 2022 HONOR AWARD TO ARUP Returning to the Great Hall after a three-year break, the Museum’s annual Gala on June 16 will celebrate the leading built environment consulting firm. WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11, 2022 – The National Building...
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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM AND FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY BRING THE WONDERS OF SHAKESPEARE TO THE GREAT HALL The Playhouse will be the Museum’s eighth annual Summer Block Party installation and the stage for performances of Folger Shakespeare Library’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. WASHINGTON, D.C. – April...
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Herbert M. Franklin 1933-2021 National Building Museum Founding Trustee We are deeply saddened by the passing of Herbert M. Franklin, a founding trustee of the National Building Museum. He was a lawyer active in urban affairs and played crucial role in the founding and development...
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