Programs & Events
School’s Out!: Brutalist Architecture Workshop
At this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about Brutalism, an architectural style that is prominent in Washington, DC.
Girl Scouts- Designing for Disaster
Juniors will learn how to use the Design Thinking Process to solve problems through hands-on activities and discussion. First, they will design an emergency shelter in response to a natural disaster of their choice. Second, they will adapt their shelter to survive an earthquake, testing their final structures on a shake table! After participating in…
Future Friday: Cities as Hubs of Innovation
Gain valuable insights into how cities can become catalysts for innovation.
Hard Hat Tour: EYA Reservoir District
On this exclusive Hard Hat Tour, participants will gain an inside look at the EYA Reservoir District, a transformative development taking place on the historic McMillan Sand Filtration Site in Washington, DC.
STEAM Saturday
The second Saturday of each month, families are invited to join the National Building Museum for STEAM activities related to our Brick City exhibition. A special thank you to our sponsor MiTek.Â
Girl Scouts- Designing for Disaster
Juniors will learn how to use the Design Thinking Process to solve problems through hands-on activities and discussion. First, they will design an emergency shelter in response to a natural disaster of their choice. Second, they will adapt their shelter to survive an earthquake, testing their final structures on a shake table! After participating in…