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Pension Building Timeline, 1881–1985
Explore how the Pension Building, the National Building Museum’s home, came to be, evolved, and found new purpose as a museum celebrating the building arts. 1881 – A New Federal…
Mystery in the Collection: What Are These Lettering Devices?
Every once in a while, a mystery item emerges from the archives that sparks curiosity and a healthy dose of detective work. That’s exactly what happened when our Collections team…
What is Historic Preservation?
Historic preservation is more than saving old buildings: it’s about honoring the stories, materials, and memories that shape our communities. In this Q&A, architect, preservationist, and urban planner, Dr. Christine…
Collections Highlight: The Golden Years of the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company
The Northwestern Terra Cotta Collection is a treasure trove of early twentieth-century American architectural history. Consisting of over 50,000 architectural drawings, the collection is comprised of terra cotta facade drawings designed…
When Architecture Meets Music: Iconic Structures and Design in Music Videos
Recently, rapper Kendrick Lamar dropped his highly anticipated video for “Luther,” a collaboration with SZA that quickly set the internet ablaze, not just for the music, but for the visuals.…
Collections Highlight: The Round Hill Collection
In 1985, Olga Hirshhorn, widow of the famous art collector and benefactor Joseph Hirshhorn, saved a Miami Herald article about the grand opening of a new museum dedicated to architecture:…
Space in Our Collections
Each year, National Space Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May to recognize the achievements of space exploration and inspire interest in STEM fields. In honor of National…
