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Behind the Photographs: The Wurts Brothers Collection
The National Building Museum’s collections are estimated at more than half a million items. The largest material type (by quantity, […]
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Adopt an Artifact: Architectural Toy Collection
George Wetzel began collecting building toys in the early 1980s after noticing that the toys he was buying for his […]
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New Acquisitions: 2024, Part 1
As part of its mission to inspire curiosity about the world we design and build, the National Building Museum actively […]
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New Acquisitions: 2023
As part of its mission to inspire curiosity about the world we design and build, the National Building Museum actively […]
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The Harrison Apartments and Adaptive Reuse in DC
Washington, DC’s architectural story is one of evolution and adaptation, and few buildings illustrate that better than the Harrison Apartments. […]
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Four Hundred Years of Children’s Books About the Built Environment
For centuries, children’s books have shaped how young readers experience the world, including the buildings, cities, and landscapes they move […]
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Momentum in Motion: Exploring Parkour and the Built Environment
As the National Building Museum launches Momentum Park(our), a new summer installation exploring the dynamic interaction between movement and buildings, […]
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Parkour Meets Design: Four Spaces Built for Movement
Parkour is more than a sport; it’s a conversation with architecture. Every railing, ledge, and staircase becomes an invitation to […]
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Where We Play: The Architecture of Basketball Courts
With the NBA Finals in full swing, millions of viewers will focus on the players and the pursuit of a […]
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