WASHINGTON, D.C.–January 18, 2024—On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the National Building Museum opens its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories. Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction,...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–December 28, 2023— Today, in collaboration with AARP, the National Building Museum announces plans for a multi-year Future Cities initiative that will explore the future of the country’s urban spaces and how to increase the livability of neighborhoods and communities to make them more...
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–Multigenerational exhibition will be on display for ten years and opens with a FREE community celebration on Sunday, January 21, 2024– WASHINGTON, D.C.–December 12, 2023—Today, the National Building Museum announced the opening date for its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories. Opening Sunday, January 21,...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–October 12, 2023—Today the National Building Museum announced that Theaster Gates, world-renowned artist and social innovator, is the 25th recipient of the Museum’s annual Vincent Scully Prize. Established in 1999, the Scully Prize recognizes excellence in practice, scholarship, or criticism in architecture, historic preservation,...
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–400 Miniature Buildings From Around the World Will be on Public Display for the First Time– WASHINGTON, D.C.–October 10, 2023—On Saturday, October 28, the National Building Museum opens a charming new exhibition MINI MEMORIES: SOUVENIR BUILDINGS FROM THE DAVID WEINGARTEN COLLECTION that showcases a unique...
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