The National Building Museum’s exhibitions are temporarily closed and will reopen on March 13, 2020. The Museum Shop remains open Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm.
This exhibition presents a cross-section of Alan Karchmer’s professional photographs, personal photos, and artifacts shedding light on his work.
The Wall/El Muro: What is a Border Wall? examines the border wall from the perspective of architecture and design.
Explore the past, present, and future of play in this immersive, hands-on installation featuring molded foam blocks of all shapes and sizes.
Animals, Collected showcases a selection of architectural objects depicting animals—both real and mythological—as decorative elements.
This summer’s Investigating Where We Live participants visited D.C. parks and neighborhoods and considered what makes a public space inclusive, accessible, and welcoming.
Through interactive displays, historic home objects, and film, discover houses both familiar and surprising, challenging ideas about what it means to live at home in America.
Stay tuned for the latest Summer Block Party in the Great Hall. Coming Summer 2020.
