WASHINGTON, D.C.–May 25, 2023—On Saturday, May 27, the National Building Museum opens a major new long-term exhibition, BRICK CITY, created entirely from LEGO® bricks. Celebrating iconic architecture from cities around the world, BRICK CITY features 37 carefully recreated constructions created by U.K.-based artist Warren Elsmore....
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–Indoor and Outdoor Installations Celebrate the Innovation and Possibilities of the Built Environment– WASHINGTON, D.C.–May 2, 2023—Today, the National Building Museum announced its upcoming exhibitions for the remainder of 2023. The Museum continues to fulfill its mission of inspiring curiosity about the built environment with...
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– KOHLER WILL BE HONORED AT THE MUSEUM’S ANNUAL GALA ON MAY 24 – WASHINGTON, D.C.–April 12, 2023—Today, the National Building Museum announced it will recognize Kohler Co. and its dynamic leader, the late Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (1939-2022) as the recipient of the 2023...
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–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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