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Hygge Heart Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn about the Danish concept of hygge, or coziness, and create handmade Valentine’s Day gifts that embody warmth, love, and connection.

Design Your Own Oval Office

This drop-in program invites participants to explore the history and symbolism behind the design and decoration of the Oval Office.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Celebrate Black History Month with the National Building Museum and DC Public Library during a special Building Readers Club storytime. Learn about famous Black entertainers and activists, and how to use your local library through interactive storytelling. Featured books include Rap A Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles, Think of That!, I Am Ruby Bridges, and Lola…

Bridge Bonanza

Celebrate Engineer’s Week with a hands-on exploration of bridge engineering! Participants will first learn the basics of bridge design and the science of trusses.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Soar into a world of imagination and discovery with our STEM Storytime featuring The Story of Kites (风筝的故事) by Ying Chang Compestine! This engaging event introduces young learners (ages 2–6) to the history and science of kites, blending storytelling, cultural exploration, and hands-on fun.  Children will hear the enchanting tale of how kites were first invented in China, learning Mandarin words like 风筝 (fēngzhēng – kite) and 风 (fēng – wind). After the story, they’ll design and decorate their own mini kites using colorful materials, guided by…

Spotlight on Design: Tatiana Bilbao

Tatiana Bilbao, founder of Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO, will discuss her architecture practice, which merges sustainable construction, design research, and community-centered approaches.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! Story themes vary weekly, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.

Event Series Steam Saturday

STEAM Saturday

In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about Maya Lin, the visionary architect and artist known for her environmental artworks, architectural works, and memorial designs, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Then, design and build your own monument using craft materials, exploring key design principles as you create your structure. STEAM Saturdays are targeted towards children…