New exhibition examines short-lived Pilot District Project, 50 years later WASHINGTON, D.C.—On March 31, the National Building Museum and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. present Community Policing in the Nation’s Capital: The Pilot District Project, 1968-1973. Through original documents, maps, posters, and other materials—all...
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By Nancy Bateman, Registrar The Quartermaster General The National Building Museum’s historic home, the Pension Building, was the last and most important architectural work of U.S. Army Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs. A graduate of West Point Military Academy, Meigs began his ascent through the U.S....
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On February 7 the Museum will look at how innovative housing options can address the needs of vulnerable populations. Rosanne Haggerty, president, Community Solutions; Debbie Burkart, national vice president, supportive housing, National Equity Fund, Inc., and Jennifer Schneider, associate director of Housing Development at SOME...
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Join us for the Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C., presented by the Revada Foundation. Architect Kyle Bergman founded the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) in 2008 and serves as its director. He has always recognized the strong connection between architecture and film and...
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By Laura Hicken, Assistant Registrar Tools and equipment are essential components of the work done by architects, engineers, and builders. The Museum’s Tool Collection includes a variety of tools from different fields and time periods. Highlights from the Collection include a complete set of woodworking...
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