Historic preservation is more than saving old buildings: it’s about honoring the stories, materials, and memories that shape our communities. In this Q&A, architect, preservationist, and urban planner ...
The Tuskegee Chapel: Paul Rudolph x Fry & Welch examines the design, construction, and cultural significance of a landmark building at the heart of Tuskegee University. Designed by Paul Rudolph in ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 5, 2026 – – The National Building Museum announced today that it will extend its Winter Skate Spectacular experience through President’s Day, Monday February 16, 2026.
When Pierre L’Enfant laid out his grand plan for the nation’s capital in 1791, he imagined a new kind of American city: an orderly grid punctuated by broad avenues that cut dramatically across its ...
— Thousands of artifacts rarely on public display will be on view starting Saturday, December 14 — WASHINGTON, D.C.–December 12, 2024—The National Building Museum is thrilled to provide unprecedented ...
Robert C. Lautman (1923-2009) was a renowned architectural photographer born in Montana. He discovered his passion for photography in high school while working on the yearbook staff. During World War ...
The Collections Department at the National Building Museum preserves our artifacts so they can be researched, exhibited, and appreciated for generations to come. Most of our preservation work involves ...
As the world marks 100 years since the 1925 Paris Exposition that gave rise to Art Deco, the National Building Museum spoke with Steve Knight from the Art Deco Society of Washington to explore the ...
This season, the National Building Museum Shop has something for everyone on your list, from the budding builder to the design devotee. Our Holiday Gift Guide celebrates unique and thoughtful gifts ...
Building Stories Exhibition Inspired by Loved Children’s Books Opens at the National Buidling Museum
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 ...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 31, 2022—The National Building Museum will bring leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture to the Museum for INTERSECTIONS: Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet, ...
— The studio behind The BEACH and Fun House brings a bold new immersive experience to the Great Hall, July 3–August 30 — WASHINGTON, D.C.– May 4, 2026— Today the National Building Museum announced the ...
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