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.

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Attend talks and off-site programs while earning continuing education credits.

Families

Explore activities for families to do together, birthday parties, and summer camp.

Schools & Teachers

Visit with students as well as find resources and opportunities for teachers.

Teens

Learn how teens can participate in designing and impacting their communities.

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Find all upcoming tours, programs, lectures, and other events at the National Building Museum.

Creative in Residence

The Museum works with creative individuals and artist groups of all disciplines who develop and complete a new work anchored in teachable experiences.

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Sponsors

Education programs at the National Building Museum are generously supported by:  The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Milton and Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation; The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Family Foundation; and Kelly Family Cuidiú Foundation. Geppetto Catering is the official meal provider for all education programs at the National Building Museum.

Events
March 7
Offsite Tour: U Street: The Art & Soul of Black Broadway
March 13
The National Building Museum will Reopen to the Public on March 13
March 13
Alan Karchmer: The Architects’ Photographer
March 26
Architecture & Design Film Festival

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