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Photography is allowed and encouraged in the Great Hall and public spaces of the National Building Museum for non-commercial purposes. Exhibitions are subject to photography restrictions and require a ticket. Additional equipment, like lighting and tripods, must be approved by staff in advance. Please note that the Museum is often the site for special events and may be obstructed with event setup.
–The Great Hall Offers Mr. Petit a Stunning Backdrop for his First Ever Performance in Washington D.C.– WASHINGTON, D.C.–February 23, 2022—Philippe Petit, the French high wire artist best known for his walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City,...
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–Sixteen provocative films explore issues of gentrification, urban planning, sustainability and other topics pertinent to the D.C. development landscape– Opening Night features insights about urban planning while Closing Brunch features a D.C. Go-Go band performance and film screening about a D.C. public housing development. WASHINGTON,...
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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ONLINE HOLIDAY GIFT CATALOG –Shop local or online with a focus on Washington, D.C. Neighborhoods and Rivers – WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 2, 2022 — Today, the National Building Museum released the Museum’s Holiday Gift Catalog. With the upcoming gift-giving season,...
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– A BETTER WAY HOME: The Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge opens to the public October 21 – WASHINGTON, D.C. –October 5, 2022 — The National Building Museum announced today that it will open a major new exhibition, A BETTER WAY HOME: The Housing Affordability Breakthrough...
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THE BIG BUILD RETURNS TO THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM ON NOVEMBER 5 – Free Hands-On, STEM-Focused Community Day for All Ages – – Annual event returns for the first time since 2019 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 29, 2022 — The National Building...
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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM EXTENDS NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: THE AUGMENTED EXHIBITION THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2022 – Museum’s First Augmented Reality Exhibition Extended Due to Popular Demand – – Public Programs About Notre-Dame’s Restoration September 26 and October 11 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 15, 2022 —...
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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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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM LAUNCHES INTERSECTIONS…WHERE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND DESIGN MEET Programs, Workshops and Roundtable part of the Museum’s Equity in the Built Environment signature series. WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 31, 2022—The National Building Museum will bring leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture to the...
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The National Building Museum, Folger Shakespeare Library and Folger Theatre present engaging programs throughout the run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Building Museum Unique daytime and evening performances and activities to take place inside The Playhouse at the National Building Museum WASHINGTON,...
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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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