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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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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...
Read MoreNational Building Museum Announces Notre-Dame de Paris – A Major New Interactive Exhibition About the Famed Paris Cathedral Museum’s First Augmented Reality Exhibition Opens on 3rd Anniversary of the 2019 Cathedral Fire and Transports Visitors through the Structure’s 850-Year History Press Preview Scheduled for Thursday...
Read MoreOPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION – MARCH 24 @ 6:00 PM – INCLUDES In-Person Q&A WITH DESIGN VISIONARY BRUCE MAU FOLLOWING SCREENING OF NAMESAKE FILM MAU The National Building Museum will again partner with the Architecture & Design Film Festival to produce and host ADFF:DC in Washington, D.C., March...
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MEDIA ADVISORY ***ADFF:DC POSTPONED*** ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM FESTIVAL:DC AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM POSTPONED DUE TO COVID CONCERNS WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 21 — The Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF:DC), originally scheduled as an in-person event at the National Building Museum...
Read More MEDIA ADVISORY ***ADFF:DC POSTPONED*** ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FILM FESTIVAL:DC AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM POSTPONED DUE TO COVID CONCERNS WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 21 — The Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF:DC), originally scheduled as an in-person event at the National Building Museum...
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