Publications & News

The National Building Museum provides information about Museum programs and events, issues impacting the built environment, and more through a variety of publications.

Blueprints

Published quarterly, Blueprints is the Museum's magazine featuring includes in-depth articles exploring various issues related to current exhibitions and programs at the Museum. Arranged thematically, each issue offers a deeper insight into the Museum’s mission and the built environment. A member benefit, Blueprints also includes Museum news, such as updates on awards and key events, and the ever-popular Mystery Building challenge.
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Annual Report

Published annually, the National Building Museum's Annual Report is a thematically organized review of the Museum's fiscal year. Features “Perspectives on the National Building Museum” from influential designers, developers, long-time members, educators, and Museum sponsors that relate the story of the Museum visitor. The fiscal year 2007 annual report is available to download here.
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Catalogues and Books

The National Building Museum has had a hand in numerous publications that provide additional information about our exhibitions, collections, and historic home. Popular exhibition catalogues include The Green House, Liquid Stone, and more.
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NBM Online

NBM Online, the Museum's monthly e-communication, features short articles on mission related topics or interviews with designers, architects, educators, etc. Each issue also features a Building Brain Buster which challenges your building knowledge!
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Program E-Blasts

You can sign up for a variety of email reminders about programs available at the National Building Museum. These include:

• Public Program Announcements: sent out weekly on wednesday afternoons, this is a listing of upcoming programs and lectures.
• Family Programs: sent out monthly, this e-blast includes highlights on upcoming family programs.
• Member Notes: information on member-related activities at the Museum including special tours, exhibition openings, and more.