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Collections Highlight: Pension Building Collection
The National Building Museum collects artifacts of the built environment from around the world, guided by the belief that the […]
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Built for the Big Game: The Architecture Behind Football’s Greatest Stage
Football game days mean everything to fans. Whether you’re showing up to cheer on your favorite team or rally after […]
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Collections Highlight: Robert C. Lautman Collection
In 2007, architectural photographer Robert C. Lautman donated his life’s work to the National Building Museum, comprised of approximately 70,000 […]
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Adopt an Artifact: 1932 Federal Plan Model
Every year, approximately 36 million people visit the National Mall, and its iconic structures define the image of Washington, D.C. […]
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New Acquisitions: 2025, Part 2
As part of its mission to inspire curiosity about the world we design and build, the National Building Museum actively […]
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Collections Highlight: The Washington National Cathedral Construction Archives
In 2015, the National Building Museum received an incredible donation of more than 32,000 materials related to the design and […]
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Home for the Holidays: What Our Favorite Holiday Movies Teach Us About the Meaning of Home
Every holiday season, certain movies feel inevitable. Not just because of the nostalgia they carry or the reminders about the “true meaning” […]
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Adopt an Artifact: Erector Archival Boxes
The National Building Museum’s Architectural Toy Collection includes an expansive range of building toys dating from the mid-nineteenth century through […]
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Celebrating Excellence: National Building Museum 2025 Exhibitions Honors
The National Building Museum is proud to announce a series of distinguished awards recognizing the innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence […]
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