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The Museum was saddened to learn of the death of renowned architect I.M. Pei. His achievements were significant, and have left an indelible mark on all of us. Pei was […]

The National Building Museum staff, like the world, looked upon in horror at the tragedy that befell Notre Dame on Monday, April 15. Our mission is to inspire curiosity about

Join us for Community Conversation: Facing Eviction through Compassionate Action (Double Session) April 10. Learn more. Community Conversation: Facing Eviction through Compassionate Action (Single Session) April 29. Learn more. The

With our upcoming Animals, Collected exhibition and Game of Thrones returning in April, we went on a dragon hunt to spot some flying creatures in our collections. Dragons are found

Join Peggy Ashbrook at our Growing Community event on April 7. By Peggy Ashbrook “Go outside and __________.” When we complete this sentence in our heads, many of us insert the

The National Building Museum’s award-winning Museum Shop features a wide selection of gifts inspired by architecture and classic design from around the world. From home design elements and jewelry to

By Maria Evans, vice president of Sustainable Communities, Partnership & Innovation Initiative, Fannie Mae My team and I spend most of our time discussing some of the intractable issues related to

Excited for Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C. and want to learn more about the architects featured in the films? We put together a handy list of recommended reads from

Have a favorite building crush? Perhaps you’re a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater or Zaha Hadid’s MAXXI? From now until Valentine’s Day we’re collecting haikus about your favorite pieces