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SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum for a day of imagining your dream city! At STEAM Saturday\, kids will explore how we design\, plan\, and enjoy our community and public spaces. Share your ideas and get creative with talk-back boards and hands-on building challenges. \nIn the morning\, the Building Reader’s Club and DC Public Library will explore the design process behind local libraries\, featuring resources from the People’s Archive and the National Building Museum collection. Stay for the whole day or drop in for one activity! \nFamily Programming Schedule   \n10am-12:30pm- Explore the library design process \n10am-12:30pm- Contribute to the community library model \n1pm-3pm- Join STEAM Saturday Future Cities \n10am-4pm- Explore exhibits Coming Together and Brick City \nThe second Saturday of each month\, families are invited to join the National Building Museum for STEAM activities related to our Brick City exhibition. \nA special thank you to our sponsor MiTek. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/steam-saturday-2-5-6/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
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SUMMARY:Building Readers Club November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and DC Public Library for a special Building Readers Club Day on library design! Explore the design process of local libraries with resources from the People’s Archive and the National Building Museum collection. Contribute to a community library model. Gather inspiration for future libraries and downtowns with exploration in the new exhibit Coming Together and building activities in the exhibit Brick City.   \nAfterwards\, join STEAM Saturday to continue building a future city.  \nProgram Schedule  \n10am-12:30pm- Explore the library design process  \n10am-12:30pm- Contribute to the community library model  \n1pm-3pm- Join STEAM Saturday Future Cities  \n10am-4pm- Explore exhibits Coming Together and Brick City  \nAbout The People’s Archive at DC Public Library  \nThe People’s Archive at DC Public Library is home to the dynamic collections that preserve and share the stories\, histories\, and voices of Washington\, D.C.’s diverse communities\, as well as the Black experience in the Unites States. It features materials—such as photographs\, oral histories\, documents\, and more—that highlight the vibrant local\, national and international history of DMV residents\, grassroots movements\, and cultural milestones\, making it a valuable resource for researchers\, historians\, and anyone interested in learning more about the city’s past and present. \nAbout The Building Readers Club \nThe Building Readers Club is your guide to explore the world of architecture\, engineering\, construction\, and design found in the pages of children’s books. The primary educational program of the National Building Museum’s exhibition Building Stories\, the Club provides suggested books to read and monthly activities to inspire children to find their place within a complex world and become agents of change for a more sustainable\, equitable future in their own neighborhoods and built communities. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-readers-club-nov/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T103000
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and author Joanne Kieffer for a special storytime featuring her book P for Percy. Listen to the story\, and decorate crowns inspired by the storybook!
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-3/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
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SUMMARY:Late Night: Art Deco Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween with a night of Art Deco elegance and Jazz Age spirit. Presented in partnership with the Art Deco Society of Washington\, D.C.\, this event also marks the centennial of the Art Deco movement\, first introduced at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.  \nEnjoy live music from Brandon Woody’s Big Band\, performing the works of Duke Ellington\, along with activities and entertainment inspired by the 1920s–40s. The evening will also feature a “Most Swellegant” Costume Contest\, screenings of Frankenstein (1931) and The Black Cat (1934) in the Great Hall\, and after-hours access to the museum’s exhibitions. Blending jazz\, film\, fashion\, and a hint of fright\, this one-of-a-kind celebration brings a spooky twist to timeless Art Deco style.  \nSchedule   \n6:30–7:30 pm | Brandon Woody’s Big Band performs the music of Duke Ellington   \n8:00–8:30 pm | “Most Swellegant” Halloween Costume Contest   \nVendors   \nRoaming Rooster Food Truck   \nWho Want Smoke Chargrilled Oysters   \nVintage Views Bar   \nSpecial Thanks to Presenting+ Sponsor Amazon.   \nAdditional support provided by Capital One\, and Room &Board. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/late-night-art-deco-masquerade/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T111500
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
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SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Architectural Eras/Styles- Haunted House Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Explore spooky fun while designing your own haunted house inspired by real architectural styles like Gothic and Victorian! Kids will use craft materials to build eerie creations while learning how different buildings are shaped and styled. Tickets cost $15 per child and include exhibit access. \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $15 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-architectural-eras-styles-haunted-house-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T111500
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:2025 Vincent Scully Prize: Barry Bergdoll
DESCRIPTION:Join Aileen Fuchs\, president and executive director\, and the Vincent Scully Prize Jury\, for an award presentation and cocktail reception to celebrate the work of Barry Bergdoll\, pre-eminent architectural historian and curator. Established in 1999\, the Vincent Scully Prize recognizes excellence in practice\, scholarship\, or criticism in architecture\, historic preservation\, and urban design. Bergdoll joins esteemed past recipients including Walter Hood\, Mabel O. Wilson\, Laurie Olin\, and Jane Jacobs. \nThe evening includes the award presentation\, laureate remarks\, and a public conversation with special guest Philip Kennicott\, art and architecture critic of The Washington Post. \nProgram \n5:30 pm Cocktails and Exhibition Exploration\n6:30 pm Award Presentation\, Laureate Address\, and Conversation\n8 pm Reception with cocktails\, heavy hors d’oeuvres and music \nAbout Barry Bergdoll \nBarry Bergdoll is one of the world’s most eminent architectural historians. He is the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University\, where he has been a member of the faculty for over three decades. A specialist in the history of modern architecture\, he served from 2007 to 2014 as Chief Curator of Architecture & Design at the Museum of Modern Art. His paradigm-shifting exhibitions there have been forward-thinking and unpredictable\, making architecture consequential to a broader audience. In particular\, exhibitions addressing urgent societal and environmental issues of the time include the groundbreaking Rising Currents: Projects for New York’s Waterfront (2009-10)\, Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream\, and Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980 (2015). These exhibitions engaged a wide spectrum of collaborators\, bringing important new subjects into the public discourse around architecture. As a public intellectual and architectural historian\, he has supported young scholars and mentored generations of practitioners. \nBergdoll has also organized exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay\, the Caisse des Monuments Historiques\, the Centre Canadien d’Architecture\, the Banamex Cultural Center\, and the Center for Architecture. He is the author of publications accompanying those exhibitions as well as a widely used textbook\, European Architecture: 1750-1890\, monographs on Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1994) Mies van der Rohe (2001)\, Léon Vaudoyer (1994)\, and (as editor) Marcel Breuer: Building Global Institutions (2017). He has lectured and taught at institutions around the world and serves on the jury of the Pritzker Prize in Architecture\, among other juries in architecture. He is currently working on a volume on the history of exhibiting architecture\, derived from the Mellon Lectures at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in 2013 and an exhibition on the drawings of French architect Viollet-le-Duc to open at the Bard Graduate Center in New York in January 2026. He is an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects\, among other honors. \nAbout the Vincent Scully Prize \nThe Vincent Scully Prize\, established in 1999\, recognizes exemplary practice\, scholarship or criticism in architecture\, historic preservation and urban design. It is named for the esteemed professor\, and the award’s first recipient\, who inspired generations across the building disciplines. Scully was the Sterling Professor Emeritus of the History of Art at Yale University and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Miami. For more than four decades his teaching and scholarship have profoundly influenced prominent architects\, urban planners\, and others. \nImage of Barry Bergdoll in home library\, photograph by Peter Mark.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/2025-vincent-scully-prize-barry-bergdoll/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:The Big Build
DESCRIPTION:Children and adults will learn side-by-side with roofers\, plumbers\, designers\, artisans\, and more in this FREE\, hands-on festival celebrating the world we design and build. Kids of all ages will explore a wide variety of unique\, interactive activities from professions including plumbing\, home remodeling\, construction\, woodworking\, and many more. From 10 am to 4 pm\, the Museum’s Great Hall will be filled with dozens of booths with activities such as wiring a light\, pouring concrete\, and hammering nails. Everyone will have the opportunity to use real tools and even climb inside construction equipment like a crane at the outdoor Truck Petting Zoo!  Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts can earn their STEM Career Exploration badges by discovering the many trade career possibilities and speaking with professionals in STEM positions. Storytimes throughout the day will inspire younger visitors to explore the world and find their place within it.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/the-big-build/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T111500
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and DC Public Library for a special Building Readers Club storytime. Get ready for the Big Build Festival with stories\, songs\, and activities about construction.   \nStorytime 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.     \n About DCPL Outreach and Inclusion   \n DC Public Library’s Outreach + Inclusion Services department embeds and expands library services beyond library walls. Learn more here.  \nStorytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-10/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20251006T160326Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T120000
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SUMMARY:School's Out Program: Indigenous Architecture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this hands-on workshop\, kids will learn about the history of Indigenous architecture and the work of contemporary Indigenous architects. They’ll get to redesign a famous Washington\, DC building\, adding their own Indigenous-inspired architectural elements. \nAbout School’s Out! \nThis program series offers kids a fun\, hands-on way to explore architecture and design with expert facilitators and premium materials to enhance their experience. Each workshop in the series features creative activities where children can build\, learn\, and engage with different design concepts. Kids will have the opportunity to explore new ideas\, create their own projects\, and discover Museum exhibitions. This series keeps kids engaged and learning during school breaks with interactive and educational experiences.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/schools-out-program-indigenous-architecture-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160326Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T111500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T194212Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the Embassy of Sweden and the National Building Museum for a special storytime celebrating global legacy of Pippi Longstocking! Listen to the story of Pippi Longstocking in Spanish\, and participate in thematic songs and crafts.  \nAbout the Embassy of Sweden  \nThe Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, is one of Sweden’s largest missions and serves as the official link between Sweden and the United States. In addition to the Embassy there are approximately 25 Swedish consulates throughout the U.S. Sweden is also represented by over 600 Swedish-affiliated companies that operate in the United States\, as well as many Swedish-American organizations. The Embassy covers a range of policy issues\, including security\, defense\, trade\, innovation\, technology\, human rights\, gender equality\, and culture. The Embassy also provides services related to Swedish citizenship and migration. The Embassy of Sweden is located in House of Sweden\, a physical representation of Swedish values such as openness\, transparency and democracy.  \nStorytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-9/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160326Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Design:                                            MVVA Inc
DESCRIPTION:Since 1997\, the National Building Museum’s Spotlight on Design lecture series has showcased luminaries in architecture\, landscape architecture\, urban planning\, and design. This series presents a unique window into the creative journey and cultural influences of visionary practitioners\, illuminating the powerful role of design in shaping the built environment. This upcoming lecture features Gullivar Shepard of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA). \n\n\nGullivar Shepard\, Partner at MVVA\, will present structuring ideas for city-building that have emerged from the firm’s expanded practice in landscape architecture. Founded in 1982\, MVVA has grown its work from gardens to city-building. MVVA has endeavored to expand the reach of landscape architecture through successful collaborations with diverse practitioners\, specialists in material and construction\, and its long-term partnerships with complex client groups. \n\n\nProgram Schedule  \n\n\nDoors open 6 pm \nProgram starts 6:30 pm\nLight reception from 7:30 to 8:30 pm  \n\n\nThis program has applied for 1 HSW LA/CES (ASLA) and 1 HSW CEU (AIA).  \nAbout Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA)  \nMichael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA)\, a landscape architecture firm founded in 1982\, has grown its work from gardens to city-building. MVVA has endeavored to expand the reach of landscape architecture through successful collaborations with diverse practitioners\, specialists in material and construction\, and its long-term partnerships with complex client groups. \nThe firm’s projects have received numerous honors\, including the ASLA Design Medal from the American Society of Landscape Architects; the Brendan Gill Prize from the Municipal Art Society of New York City; Progressive Architecture Awards; and awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, the National Park Service\, and the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada. \nAbout Gullivar Shepard \nGullivar is recognized for his skill in navigating programmatic requirements\, regulatory and jurisdictional hurdles\, and problematic site conditions to create rich public spaces. With a background in architecture\, his expertise ranges from the fine details of building landscapes to planning and managing the firm’s large\, complex urban projects. These qualities bring an expanded interdisciplinary perspective to MVVA’s leadership. Since he joined the firm in 1999\, he has applied his integrated design approach to challenges such as ecological restoration\, flood control\, transportation planning\, and choreographing connections to parks and waterfronts. \nGullivar received a Master of Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, where he was awarded the Araldo A. Cossutta Annual Prize for Design Excellence. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. \nSpotlight on Design is presented by the Anthony and Keiko Greenberg Foundation.\nAdditional support provided by The American Institute of Architects. \nImage courtesy Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.\, photo by\nEtienne Frossard.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spotlight-on-design-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Spotlight on Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20251006T160326Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the haunting legends of the National Building Museum through stories collected over the decades. Hear tales of the historic site which defy easy explanation\, while exploring the hidden features of the breathtaking structure. Recommended for ages 13+ 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spooky-history-tour/2025-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250912T192630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T160742Z
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SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Jeanne Walker Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Join author Jeanne Walker Harvey as she celebrates the release of her newest book\, The Glass Pyramid: The Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I.M. Pei with a presentation and crafts! Hear Jeanne read her book and share the legacy of architect I.M. Pei. Then\, build your own paper pyramid and more activities inspired by The Glass Pyramid!\n\nDon’t forget to purchase The Glass Pyramid in the Museum Shop\, and get your book signed by the author.\n\nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \n\nProgram Schedule:\n\nDoors open: 10am\n\nBuild and craft: 10am-2pm\n\nPresentation with Jeanne Walker Harvey: 10:30am-11am\n\nBook signing and crafting with Jeanne Walker Harvey: 11am-11:30am\n\nAbout Jeanne Walker Harvey:\n\nJeanne Walker Harvey is the author of many picture books\, including Boats on the Bay\, as well as the well-received picture book biographies Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep (a NSTA 2025 Best STEM K-12 Book); Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas (winner of the 2022 Northern California Book Awards – Children’s Literature Younger Readers and Jane Addams Children’s Book Award finalist); Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head; and Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines (a NSTA Best STEM Book of the Year). She lives in Sonoma\, California. For free downloadable activities and more\, visit her website\, jeanneharvey.com.\n\nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-jeanne-harvey-walker/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
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CREATED:20250915T142318Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts- Designing for Disaster
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAfter participating in this two-hour workshop\, Juniors will have completed all requirements for the Think Like an Engineer Badge 2&3: Emergency Shelter and Earthquake Resistant Building (badge NOT included).
URL:https://nbm.org/event/girl-scouts-designing-for-disaster/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250916T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T213642Z
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SUMMARY:Building Tour: Travis Price's Modern Tree House
DESCRIPTION:On this exclusive building tour\, step inside the “Tree House\,” a 3\,500-square-foot residence designed by architect Travis Price\, FAIA\, of Travis Price Architects. Perched on a cliff high above Rock Creek Park and supported by two underground steel columns\, the home appears to float above the forest. Price will lead the tour\, sharing insights into its passive solar features\, myth-inspired design\, and his firm’s vision rooted in ecology\, mythology\, and technology. \nSchedule: \n9:45am: Check-in & light refreshments (Travis Price Architects 2805 Chesterfield PL NW Washington\, DC 20008) \n10:00am: Welcome/Introduction \n10:15am: Tour \n11:15am: Q&A \n11:30am: Tour Concludes \nAbout Travis Price \nTravis Price is a celebrated architect\, environmental pioneer\, author\, educator\, and philosopher has developed over the past four decades\, a modern architecture that works hand in hand with ecology and mythology restoring the spirit of place to modern design. His vision is grounded in real-life success with large-scale AIA award-winning private and public works\, including the world’s largest solar building for the Tennessee Valley Authority. He has planned new towns and designed an array of unique individual residences\, commercial properties\, and institutional monuments. He coined the term “passive solar” with his early green architectural works in New Mexico. He installed the first wind machine in Manhattan which initiated the Public Utilities Regulation Policy Act allowing co-generation of wind and solar energy with public utilities. Since 1975\, he has a litany of Design Awards within the US and abroad. In concert with The Catholic University of America as adjunct professor\, Travis Price founded and directs the non-profit Spirit of Place – Spirit of Design. Travis is featured in numerous films\, radio\, and TV programs\, and international publications. Travis Price’s education\, like his work\, spans philosophy and architecture. He holds both a B.A. in Western Philosophy from St. John’s College and a combined Masters of Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and The University of New Mexico. Travis Price is a registered architect with NCARB practicing and lecturing throughout the United States and abroad. He has been awarded the covetous Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture Title for his unique contributions to the field of Architecture. Travis is a contributing Editor to National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Travis lectures to audiences at the Smithsonian Institution\, Apple Headquarters\, AIA\, and the National Geographic Society amongst others. His lectures inspire architectural societies\, universities\, and conferences. Travis is well known for his internationally published works in numerous books and journals on design and architecture. Travis appeared on HGTV at his home declared as one of the Greenest Homes of the World and more recently in a documentary\, “The Tale of the Tongs”\, filmed in County Mayo Ireland. \nTravis has also contributed chapters to a plethora of design books and personally authored three recent books: The Archaeology of Tomorrow: Architecture & the Spirit of Place\, The Mythic Modern: Architectural Expeditions into the Spirit of Place\, Travis Price Architects : 2007-2013\, and a documentary film\, Tale of the Tongs. \nAbout Travis Price Architects \nTravis Price Architects is an award-winning architecture firm widely applauded for its innovative discoveries\, theories and visionary aesthetics. Based in Washington\, DC\, Travis Price Architects shapes architecture informed by ecology\, mythology and technology; restoring the spirit of place to modern design. Each work speaks to the heart of the built environment’s natural and human stewardship. Guided by a humanities-based perspective with a passion for sustaining nature and culture\, Travis Price Architects’ quest for the mythic modern inspires a reinvigorated architecture of the 21st Century. TPA seeks to create an enduring archaeology for tomorrow. Travis Price Architects’ award-winning buildings range from residential projects to large commercial and institutional architecture with projects in the United States\, Asia\, Europe\, and the Americas. TPA demonstrates that green design and culturally diverse inspirations comprise the leading determinants in today’s architecture. TPA seeks to inspire and redefine the heritage and the cultural potential of modern global architecture. Travis Price Architects strives to shape your story in authentic forms that will endure and perpetually inform the world. \nImage courtesy Ken Wyner: Photographer
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-tour-travis-prices-modern-tree-house/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T113000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250915T142122Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts- Nice Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Daisy Girl Scouts can earn their Good Neighbor Badge by discussing what it means to belong to a community and then exploring their own communities with the National Building Museum in one of our signature city design activities! After participating in this workshop\, Daisies will have completed all requirements for the Good Neighbor Badge (badge NOT included).
URL:https://nbm.org/event/girl-scouts-nice-neighbors/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T111500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T193844Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum for Italian storytime! Learn Italian words to describe cities and colors through stories\, song\, and activities.    \nStorytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-8/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250902T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T145404Z
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SUMMARY:NBM Presents...The Moth StorySLAM
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is CHANGE MAKERS. \nCHANGE MAKERS prepare five-minute story of change. The power of rebellion\, renewal\, or ridding a system of evil. Either macro or micro\, tell us about a moment of complete transformation\, progression\, regression. A call to arms or a call to action\, share a story of change\, courage\, and the power of resistance. \nWe want to hear about the times you stood up\, showed up\, or spoke out for your city\, your neighborhood\, or community. Whether you rallied neighbors to save a park\, canvassed for a cause\, or spoke up at a tense town hall meeting. Organizing\, protesting\, volunteering\, or simply refusing to stay silent\, tell us about the times where you discovered you had the power to make change. \nThis is about the heart of the city and the heart it takes to change it. Share moments of resilience\, rebellion\, and everyday heroism: participating in a demonstration\, planting a tree\, saving a historic landmark\, reimagining a block\, rebuilding after disaster\, or rallying a community to demand change. We want to hear about the courage\, grit\, and persistence that shape the future of our built environment. \nProgram Schedule\nDoors Open at 6pm\nShow Starts at 7pm \nExhibitions on the first floor will be open from 6 to 7pm. \nHow it Works  \nWhen the doors open\, storyteller hopefuls put their names in The Moth “hat.” A half hour later\, names are picked\, and one by one\, storytellers take the stage. The ten featured stories are scored by teams of judges selected from the audience. Each StorySLAM generates a StorySLAM winner. After ten SLAMs\, the winners face off in a GrandSLAM Championship. Come sign up to tell a story or just enjoy the show!  \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. We will not be selling any tickets at the door. \nA special thank you to our sponsors Amazon\, Room & Board\, and Capital One.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/nbm-presents-the-moth-storyslam-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T203000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250902T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T151425Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Design: Nader Tehrani
DESCRIPTION:Architect Nader Tehrani\, Founding Principal of NADAAA\, will present the inaugural Edward A. Feiner Lecture for Public Architecture. An award-winning interdisciplinary practice\, NADAAA’s work spans infrastructure\, urbanism\, architecture\, and installations—operating at scales from city planning to fabrication. Known for projects that reshape their contexts and carve out spaces for social engagement\, Tehrani’s designs balance material craft\, disciplined tectonics\, and inventive detailing to create work that is both visually compelling and experientially rich. \nProgram Schedule \nDoors open at 6 pm\nProgram starts at 6:30 pm\nLight reception from 8 to 8:30 pm \nThis program has applied for 1.5 HSW LU (AIA) \nAbout Nader Tehrani \nTehrani received The American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Arnold W. Brunner Memorial Prize\, the highest form of recognition of artistic merit in the United States\, for his “contributions to architecture as an art.” With nineteen Progressive Architecture Awards\, he is also an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the National Academy of Design\, and recipient of the Design Visionary Award from the Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum. The former Head of the Department of Architecture at MIT (2010-14)\, Tehrani was also Dean of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union (2015-22). His work is featured in the permanent collections of the CCA and the Nasher Sculpture Center\, and NADAAA has been widely exhibited at MoMA\, LA MoCA and the Venice Biennale. \nSpotlight on Design is presented by the Anthony and Keiko Greenberg Foundation. \nAdditional support provided by the Edward A. Feiner Fund for Public Architecture and the American Institute of Architects. \nThank you to the generous supporters of the Edward A. Feiner Fund for Public Architecture: \nPerkins&Will\nAngela Miller\nAmy Blonder\nThom Mayne & Blythe Alison-Mayne\nCasey Jones & Reed Kroloff\nChris Morrison\nCraig Hartman\nGrunley Construction Company\nLeers Weinzapfel Associates\nLSM\nLindsey Peckinpaugh\nMargaret McCurry\nMarilyn Farley\nMeg Brown\nRalph Johnson\nRay Huff\nRobert A.M. Stern Architecture\nRon Stelmarski\nRoss Barney Architects\nSafdie Architects\nSnow Kreilich Architects\nSteven Davis\nTenBerke\nThomas Grooms\nToshiko Mori \nImage courtesy NADAAA\, photo by Jeremy Son.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/spotlight-on-design-nader-tehrani/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Spotlight on Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
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CREATED:20250912T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T195324Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Learn about bridge engineering and design\, then build your own bridge using craft materials. During the building process\, participants will experiment with different design elements to test the stability and strength of their bridge. \nThe second Saturday of each month\, families are invited to join the National Building Museum for STEAM activities related to our Brick City exhibition. \nA special thank you to our sponsor MiTek. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/steam-saturday-2-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250813T000855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T000855Z
UID:10001087-1757755800-1757764800@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Building Tour: Virginia Tech Academic Building One
DESCRIPTION:On this exclusive building tour\, explore Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One\, the first academic facility at the university’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria\, Virginia. Located in the heart of Potomac Yard\, the building brings together graduate programs in engineering and business\, the Institute for Advanced Computing\, University Libraries\, and student services for the Washington\, D.C.\, area.  \nThe tour will be led by Dave Wilder\, senior director of DC building operations at Virginia Tech\, Sven Shockey\, vice president and design director at SmithGroup\, and Patricia Halaby\, senior principal at SmithGroup. Together\, they will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the building’s energy-efficient design\, including rooftop solar panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)\, as well as its flexible interior spaces\, such as the drone testing cage. Attendees will learn how the building supports research\, instruction\, and collaboration.  \nProgram Schedule  \nCheck-in and light breakfast in the Atrium of 3625 Potomac Ave.\, Alexandria\, VA 22305 at 9:30 am  \nWelcome and Presentation (Lobby) at 10 am   \nExterior Walk Around at 10:15 am   \nBuilding Tour at 10:45 am  \nRooftop at 11:30 am    \nFinal Remarks and Questions at 11:45 am   \nTour Concludes at noon    \nThis program has applied for 2 HSW LU (AIA). 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-tour-virginia-tech-academic-building-one/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250912T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T193234Z
UID:10001098-1757664000-1757696400@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Foundations of Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun drop-in craft where kids become designers of a giant collaborative brick wall! Using paper “bricks\,” children will decorate their own brick with colorful patterns\, shapes\, or other designs. \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-foundations-of-building-2/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250812T235755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T182130Z
UID:10001086-1757615400-1757620800@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: Bridges as Structural Art
DESCRIPTION:Bridge designer and architect Miguel Rosales will discuss his new book\, Bridges as Structural Art\, which explores twenty-five transformative bridge projects across the U.S. and abroad. Known for iconic designs such as Boston’s Zakim Bridge\, the Liberty Bridge in Greenville\, South Carolina\, and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Washington\, D.C.\, Rosales has shaped urban landscapes through structures that are both visually striking and deeply integrated with their surroundings. His work reflects a commitment to innovation\, community engagement\, and design excellence.  \nFollowing his presentation\, Rosales will be joined in conversation by architectural photographer Alan Karchmer\, whose photographs are featured throughout the book. A book signing will follow the program.  \nProgram Schedule   \nDoors open at 6 pm \nProgram Starts at 6:30 pm \nBook Signing at 7:30 pm \nLight Reception from 7:30 to 8 pm \nBridges as Structural Art\, by Miguel Rosales\, is available for purchase here.    \nAbout Miguel Rosales   \nMiguel Rosales is the president and principal designer of Rosales+\, recognized for redefining bridge design as structural art. With over 38 years of experience\, Rosales has created iconic bridges blending functionality and beauty. He holds a licentiate degree in architecture from Universidad Francisco Marroquín and a master’s from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1987. Rosales has received grants from organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts and MIT. \nAbout Alan Karchmer   \nAlan Karchmer’s life in photography began while studying architecture at Tulane University where he received his Masters in Architecture in 1978. His work draws on the foundation of his education in architecture to understand how to read buildings and tell their stories through photographs that speak with an authoritative sense of form\, space\, texture\, and light\, with images that convey a strong sense of presence and experience. Karchmer’s clients include winners of the Pritzker Prize\, The AIA Gold Medal and Firm Awards\, and the Royal Gold Medal of the RIBA. The archive of his body of work is a promised gift to the National Building Museum which mounted the retrospective exhibition “Alan Karchmer: The Architects’ Photographer” 2021-2023.   \nImage courtesy Miguel Rosales\, photograph by Alan Karchmer.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/book-talk-bridges-as-sculptural-art/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250812T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T161418Z
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SUMMARY:Building Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum for a day of creativity and visual storytelling! Move and create in a Very Hungry Caterpillar workshop from Imagination Stage. Meet celebrated authors Raúl The Third and Gale Galligan\, discover how they bring visual stories to life\, and get your books signed. Craft your own tale with CREATE Arts Center. Plus\, explore the Museum’s exhibits\, including Building Stories!   \nIf you’re not member of the Building Readers Club\, sign up here for free. Building Readers Club programs (and more!) are perks for members of the Building Readers Club.    \nThe Building Readers Club is your guide to explore the world of architecture\, engineering\, construction\, and design found in the pages of children’s books. The primary educational program of the National Building Museum’s exhibition Building Stories\, the Club provides suggested books to read and monthly activities to inspire children to find their place within the world and become active participants in their own neighborhoods and built communities.    \nProgram Schedule:  \nDoors Open: 10 am  \nTabling activities and reading nooks: 10 am to –2 pm  \nMove and create with Imagination Stage (geared toward 7 and under): 10:30 am to 12 pm  \nBuild a visual story with CREATE Arts Center (geared toward 8 and up): 12 to –2 pm  \nHear from authors Raúl The Third and Gale Galligan on their creative processes: 12 to 12:45 pm  \nBook signing: 12:45 to 1:45 pm  \nAbout Raúl the Third  \nRaúl The Third is a four-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator\, author\, and artist living in the Boston area with his wife\, colorist Elaine Bay. He is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed Low Riders in Space series and the World of ¡Vamos! books. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso\, Texas and Ciudad Juarez\, Mexico.   \nAbout Gale Galligan  \nGale Galligan is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Dawn and the Impossible Three\, Kristy’s Big Day\, Boy-Crazy Stacey\, and Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin. They are also the creator of Freestyle\, an original graphic novel that they both wrote and illustrated. When they aren’t making comics\, Gale enjoys knitting\, drumming\, and spending time with their family and adorable pet rabbits in Pearl River\, New York. Gale is a founding member of the Comics Advocacy Group\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable. Visit them online at galesaur.com.  \nAbout Imagination Stage  \nImagination Stage is the largest and most respected multi-disciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the Mid-Atlantic region. We offer a year-round season of professional shows (adult actors performing for families and classes)\, after-school programs and summer camps for ages 1-18\, and arts-integration professional development training for teachers\, students\, schools\, and families. All of our programs are informed by our core belief in making the arts inclusive and accessible to all children\, regardless of their physical\, cognitive\, or financial status.  \nAbout CREATE Arts Center  \nCREATE Arts Center is a vibrant hub located in downtown Silver Spring for creativity\, offering inspiring art classes\, exciting camps for kids\, and transformative art therapy services for all ages. Whether you’re looking to unleash your inner artist or support someone through therapeutic arts\, there’s something meaningful waiting for you at CREATE!   
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-readers-club/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000754-1756377000-1756379700@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T182227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T182357Z
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SUMMARY:Just Drop In: How Things Work
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and become a mini engineer! Kids will use paper plates\, straws\, tape\, and other simple materials to design and build their own marble mazes. Inspired by Rube Goldberg machines\, these creative challenges encourage problem-solving\, experimentation\, and fun as kids guide a marble from start to finish. \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-how-things-work/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000753-1755772200-1755774900@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250716T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T194619Z
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SUMMARY:Late Night: A South Forty
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of Southern design and culture at the Museum’s summer Late Night\, inspired by the exhibition A South Forty: Contemporary Architecture and Design in the American South.  \nEnjoy a live performance by acclaimed guitarist Yasmin Williams\, learn the basics of two-step dancing\, and sample whiskey from the women-owned Republic Restoratives Distillery.  \nExplore the Museum at Night: All first-floor exhibitions will be open throughout the evening\, including A South Forty\, so you can wander the galleries\, take in cutting-edge Southern design\, and reflect on the stories of place\, resilience\, and transformation that shape the region.  \nNote: ID is required to purchase alcoholic beverages.   \nProgram Schedule:   \nDoors open at 6 pm \nPerformance by Yasmin Williams from 6:30 to 7:30 pm \nTwo Step & Line Dancing from 8 to 9 pm\nProgram Ends at 9 pm  \nVendors:  \nVintage Views Bar \nRepublic Restoratives Distillery \nRocklands BBQ Food Truck \nRoaming Rooster Food Truck \nAbout Yasmin Williams  \nWilliams draws from Black musical traditions and the legacies of pioneering Black women guitarists to create a sound that redefines modern fingerstyle guitar and positions her as a true artist of the new century. Her acclaimed album\, Urban Driftwood (2021)\, has been praised by numerous publications such as Pitchfork\, Rolling Stone\, The Washington Post\, NPR Music\, No Depression\, Paste Magazine\, and many others. In Williams’ latest album\, Acadia\, she plays a variety of instruments: guitar\, banjo\, calabash drum\, kora\, and even tap shoes.   \nAbout A South Forty: Contemporary Architecture and Design in the American South \nA South Forty\, an exhibition organized and curated by The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design\, University of Arkansas\, is devoted to the vibrant\, distinctive contemporary architecture and design practices of the American South.  \nSpecial Thanks to Presenting+ Sponsor Amazon. Additional support provided by Capital One\, and Room & Board. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/late-night-a-south-forty/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250113T215459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T195045Z
UID:10000348-1754744400-1754751600@nbm.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The second Saturday of each month\, families are invited to join the National Building Museum for STEAM activities related to our Brick City exhibition. \nA special thank you to our sponsor MiTek. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/steam-saturday-2-5/2025-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250611T184127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184128Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for a special street art storytime! Discover the life and work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and create your own Basquiat-inspired paper crown. Afterwards\, explore murals on display from DCPS high school students and Transform DC on the West Lawn\, or learn more about the Basquiat x Banksy exhibition with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-6/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T183000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250716T195818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T195818Z
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SUMMARY:Building Tour: Arlo Washington D.C.
DESCRIPTION:On this exclusive building tour\, explore the adaptive reuse of one of Washington\, D.C.’s most storied landmarks\, the Harrison Apartment Building\, now reimagined as Arlo Washington DC. Located in Judiciary Square\, this 12-story\, 445-room hotel breathes new life into the city’s oldest surviving apartment building\, originally constructed in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  \nGuided by the project’s architects\, preservationists\, and hotel leadership\, the tour offers a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at how Romanesque Revival elements\, such as the original turret\, brownstone archways\, wrought iron railings\, and vaulted brick ceilings\, were carefully preserved and integrated into a modern hotel design.   \nProgram Schedule    \nWelcome Remarks & Presentation at Arlo Washington DC (333 G St NW\, Washington\, DC 20001) at 5 pm\nQ&A Session at 5:30 pm\nTour begins at 5:45 pm\nTour concludes and guests are invited to the rooftop for drinks at 6:30 pm    \nThis program has applied for 2 HSW LU (AIA). 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-tour-arlo-washington-d-c/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T181912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T204107Z
UID:10001072-1754215200-1754229600@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Architectural Eras/Styles
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s bold and colorful window designs\, kids will create their own “stained glass” masterpiece using paper and tissue paper in this drop-in program. Make it bright\, make it bold—and watch your artwork light up like real stained glass! \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-future-cities/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T150000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250318T153517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T164647Z
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SUMMARY:Future Friday: Cities as a Nexus of Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Gain valuable insights into the future of urban mobility and transportation innovation. This program will explore how cities can integrate emerging mobility solutions\, enhance public transit\, and design people-centered streets. From high-speed rail to micromobility\, learn how cities can improve connectivity and reduce congestion. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, this one-hour event will provide forward-thinking strategies for advancing urban mobility in cities across America.  \nDose of Optimism   \nQuinton Lucas\, Mayor of Kansas City\, MO  \nBorn and raised in Kansas City’s inner city\, Quinton Lucas serves as the 55th mayor of Kansas City\, the youngest person elected to the role since 1855.   \nAs Mayor\, he has built opportunity for Kansas Citians from all neighborhoods and at all income levels\, including the adoption of one of the first zero-fare transit initiatives\, which maintains fare free public transit for passengers on bus and rail transit citywide\, putting hundreds of dollars back in passengers’ pockets. Experiencing homelessness in his youth\, Mayor Lucas created the City’s first Housing Trust Fund\, developing thousands of units of housing attainable for Kansas Citians at a time of rising housing and rent costs.  \nKnown as “Mayor Q” by many\, he and his wife\, Katherine\, are the proud parents of two children.  Mayor Lucas started his educational journey in the public schools of Hutchinson\, Kansas\, and graduated from The Barstow School in Kansas City.  He obtained his college and law degrees from Washington University and Cornell University.    \nPanelist #1: Steven Segerlin\, Head of Commercial Development at Amtrak  \nSteven Segerlin is a city planner and real estate developer specializing in design and financing strategies for large\, complex\, mixed-use projects and portfolios. He is a licensed urban planner & transport planner and holds a B.S. in BuildingScience (Real Estate Development) and M.B.A. with concentration in finance from Auburn University.  \nSteven’s projects support state and local governments and transit authorities to create inclusive\, connected\, livable cities that are financially & environmentally sustainable. This includes the design and delivery of real estate development programs focused on economic development and housing production/affordability\, urban revitalization\, urban infill and densification\, entertainment\, placemaking and amenities\, historic preservation\, and transit-oriented development (TOD).  \nHis client experience includes real estate developers\, local governments in the United States & worldwide\, Federal Transit & Railroad Administrations\, and the World Bank. For these clients\, Steven prepared land use\, transport\, and real estate development plans to guide the smart growth of large cities from New York and Seattle to Bogota and Paris.   \nPanelist #2: William Chernicoff\, Senior Manager Global Research and Innovation at Toyota Mobility Foundation   \nWilliam Chernicoff started with Toyota Motor North America in January 2009 and leads efforts in technology policy and communication. His work includes analyzing sustainability\, climate change\, and energy impacts of technology development and deployment coupled with energy and environmental policy on Toyota’s North American vehicle and technology mix. Externally\, he currently serves on the boards of the Carnegie Mellon Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making\, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Open Innovation Advisory Board\, and ASPIRE Center – U. Pitt DOT-University Transportation Center.  \nPrior to joining Toyota\, Chernicoff served as the hydrogen and alternative fuel program manager in US DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration. His work focused on hydrogen and alternative fuel technology safety\, development\, demonstration\, deployment\, and climate change mitigation.  \nChernicoff holds a Bachelor of Science in materials science and engineering from M.I.T.\, a Master of Science in manufacturing engineering from Boston University\, and a doctorate in systems engineering and engineering management from George Washington University.  \nAbout Future Fridays  \nFuture Fridays is the first online event series of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities initiative\, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to explore innovative ideas for building vibrant\, resilient cities. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, each virtual session focuses on different aspects of urban development and growth. This national program aims to address the key challenges shaping the future of urban environments. Held the first Friday of each month via Zoom\, these one-hour events are designed to inspire and energize with actionable insights\, helping to create a more prosperous future for cities that serve all Americans. By creating a space for collaborative idea-sharing\, each session seeks to generate real-world solutions to urban challenges.  \nThis Program is part of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities Initiative. A special thank you to our sponsors AARP and Rooted Communities.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/future-friday-cities-as-a-nexus-of-mobility/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T181333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T181628Z
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SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Design Problems and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our hands-on building station and take on the Mini Shelter Challenge! Using simple materials like paper\, foil\, and craft sticks\, kids will design and build a tiny shelter to protect an animal from wind and rain. Test your creation against a fan and a light water spray to see how well it holds up! \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-design-problems-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T195348Z
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SUMMARY:NBM Presents... The Moth StorySLAM
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show!   \nTonight’s theme is NEIGHBORHOODS.   \nPrepare a five-minute story about communities. How does the design of your neighborhood create the backdrop for human connection? The nosy grandma two doors down\, boisterous kids on the stoop\, block parties that turn streets into gathering spaces. What places set the rhythm of your community? The playground down the block\, the local corner store\, the church up the street. From glass houses with nothing to hide to parking spot battles on overcrowded streets\, the way we build shapes how we collide\, connect\, and coexist. Think about noise bleeding through shared walls—or your soulmate living just a few feet away.   \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show.   \nDoors Open at 6:00pm   \nProgram Starts at 7:00pm   \nProgram Ends 9:00pm  \nExhibitions on the first floor will be open from 6-7 pm  \nHow it Works  \nWhen the doors open\, storyteller hopefuls put their names in The Moth “hat.” A half hour later\, names are picked\, and one by one\, storytellers take the stage. The ten featured stories are scored by teams of judges selected from the audience. Each StorySLAM generates a StorySLAM winner. After ten SLAMs\, the winners face off in a GrandSLAM Championship. Come sign up to tell a story or just enjoy the show!   \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show.    \n A special thank you to our sponsors: Amazon\, Room & Board\, and Capital One. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/nbm-presents-the-moth-storyslam/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250716T200657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200657Z
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SUMMARY:Building Readers Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and award-winning picture book author\, illustrator\, and muralist Katie Yamasaki for our July Building Readers Club Meeting! Families will hear Katie Yamasaki read-aloud her co-authored book\, Everything Naomi Loved\, learn about her experience as a muralist\, and  take part in a collaborative paper collage mural workshop where children can explore how to tell the stories of their own neighborhoods. Afterwards\, families are invited to discover the murals on display from DCPS high school students and Transform DC through a special scavenger hunt.   \nCopies of Everything Naomi Loved will be available for participating families (while supplies last).  \nIf you’re not member of the Building Readers Club\, sign up here for free. Building Readers Club programs (and more!) are perks for members of the Building Readers Club.    \nThe Building Readers Club is your guide to explore the world of architecture\, engineering\, construction\, and design found in the pages of children’s books. The primary educational program of the National Building Museum’s exhibition Building Stories\, the Club provides suggested books to read and monthly activities to inspire children to find their place within the world and become active participants in their own neighborhoods and built communities.    \nProgram Schedule:  \nDoors open: 10 am  \nEverything Naomi Loved Storytime with author Katie Yamasaki: 10:30 to 11 am  \nDrop-in collaborative paper collage mural workshop with Katie Yamasaki: 11 to 12:30 pm  \nExplore the murals of Transform DC: 10 am to 12:30 pm  \nAbout Katie Yamasaki  \nKatie Yamasaki is an award-winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. She has painted over 90 walls around the world\, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Yamasaki’s books have received numerous awards and starred reviews and appeared on many “Best of __” lists\, including Kirkus\, School Library Journal\, Publishers Weekly\, Bank Street\, Junior Library Guild\, and the New York Public Library. She has presented her work at institutions across the country including The Brooklyn Museum\, Northwestern University\, The Detroit Institute of Arts\, The Seattle Public Library\, Brooklyn Public Library\, The Japanese American National Museum\, the DC Public Library\, and the New York Public Library.  \nCurrently\, she co-facilitates an expressive arts program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility\, a maximum-security women’s prison in Upstate New York. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-readers-club-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250618T190039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T204123Z
UID:10001060-1752771600-1752782400@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Sip and Flip
DESCRIPTION:Looking to experience Momentum Park(our) without the kids? Join us for Sip & Flip. Test your skills on the obstacle courses\, explore the Forces of Motion zone\, and enjoy a choreographed stunt performance by professional parkour athletes. You’ll also hear directly from the athletes about the history\, techniques\, and training behind the art and sport of parkour. Admission includes two drink tickets\, light snacks\, and access to our first-floor exhibitions: Building Stories and A South Forty. Planning to try the courses? Athletic wear is strongly recommended.   \nSpace is limited – reserve your tickets early before the event sells out!   \nThis program is part of Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum. A special thank you to our sponsors\, Amazon and STUDIOS Architecture. \nEvent Schedule:   \n5:00 PM – Doors Open   \n5:00–6:30 PM – Instructor-Led Courses   \n7:00–7:30 PM – Talk & Live Performance   \n8:00 PM – Event Concludes 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/sip-and-flip/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Momentum Park(our)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T174844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T174845Z
UID:10000748-1752748200-1752750900@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Building Museum and DC Retro Jumpers for an active\, summer storytime. Read about jump rope in our community and then have a chance to practice jump roping yourself with the DC Retro Jumpers! 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-7/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250626T175105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184035Z
UID:10001068-1752507000-1752508800@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Momentum Park(our) Kids Workshop 9-11 year olds
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, kids will learn to move safely and creatively over obstacles. Through activities like silent landings\, vaults\, and a high-energy game of “Follow the Leader\,” participants will build confidence\, control\, and a lasting love of movement. They’ll also explore how the skills they develop connect to real-world architecture found in everyday neighborhoods.  \nThis Program is part of Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum. A special thank you to our sponsors Amazon and STUDIOS Architecture.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/momentum-parkour-kids-workshop-9-11-year-olds-2/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs,Momentum Park(our)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T153000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250625T165254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165254Z
UID:10001065-1752505200-1752507000@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Momentum Park(our) Kids Workshop 7-9 year olds
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, kids will learn to move safely and creatively over obstacles. Through activities like silent landings\, vaults\, and a high-energy game of “Follow the Leader\,” participants will build confidence\, control\, and a lasting love of movement. They’ll also explore how the skills they develop connect to real-world architecture found in everyday neighborhoods.  \nThis Program is part of Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum. A special thank you to our sponsors Amazon and STUDIOS Architecture.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/momentum-parkour-kids-workshop-7-9-year-olds/2025-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs,Momentum Park(our)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250113T215459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T195045Z
UID:10000347-1752325200-1752332400@nbm.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The second Saturday of each month\, families are invited to join the National Building Museum for STEAM activities related to our Brick City exhibition. \nA special thank you to our sponsor MiTek. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/steam-saturday-2-5/2025-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T150000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250318T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T210156Z
UID:10001031-1752242400-1752246000@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Future Friday: Cities as Opportunities for Affordable Living
DESCRIPTION:Gain valuable insights into how cities can become more affordable places to live. This program will focus on innovative policies in housing\, transportation\, and urban planning that promote affordability and opportunity. Explore strategies such as zoning reform and community investment that help cities address the growing affordability challenge while preserving economic vitality. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, this one-hour event will offer actionable takeaways for urban leaders and stakeholders working to create more affordable cities across America.  \nDose of Optimism   \nWill Johnston\, Executive Director of MicroLife Institute  \nWill Johnston is the Executive Director of the MicroLife Institute and a thought leader and innovator in the micro living world. Over the past six years\, his organization has enabled policy change and brought acceptance of micro structures in the Southeast through events\, projects and advocacy. His philosophy is allowing people to think outside the box by putting them in one.  \nBefore founding the MicroLife Institute\, Johnston was Manager for Community and Customer Engagement at The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Over his tenure he expanded his talent in event marketing and production as well as built his network in Atlanta and worked with several Non-Profits fundraising and producing events. Johnston is an avid traveler and loves staying in the smallest of places all around the world. He is a graduate of LEAD Atlanta (Class of 2012)\, ULI Atlanta Center For Leadership Program (Class of 2019) and is currently in school for a Masters in Community Development at UGA.  \nPanelist #1  \nBaaba Halm\, SVP of Programs and Interim Co-President for the Solutions division at Enterprise  \nBaaba Halm is interim co-president of Solutions Division and senior vice president of programs for Enterprise Community Partners\, where she leads continued expansion of the Solutions division\, which oversees programmatic growth\, prioritization\, partner relations\, stakeholder collaboration and state and local policy advocacy across U.S. regions.   \nShe previously served as vice president and New York market leader\, guiding Enterprise’s advocacy efforts in New York and establishing the organization as a leading voice on housing matters statewide. She launched essential initiatives during her tenure\, including weatherization and electrification pilot programs and Asset Management University 2.0 for affordable housing operators; Home 4 Good\, an upstream eviction prevention pilot program leveraging an outcomes-based financing approach; and a home-sharing program to support new immigrants. Halm has over two decades of experience in housing\, community development\, and policy\, and a deep commitment to racial equity. Halm received a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School.  \n  \nPanelist #2  \nBrandon Kearse – Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Jonathan Rose Companies  \nBrandon Kearse joined Jonanthan Rose Companies in 2015 as a member of the Acquisitions Team. He is responsible for analyzing and executing property and portfolio investments. Prior to joining Rose\, Kearse worked as an associate at Summit Partners\, a $15 billion growth equity fund\, where he sourced and analyzed investments in the technology sector. He previously served as a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company\, where he consulted for government agencies and Fortune 500 companies on a range of strategic and operational issues.   \nKearse received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Civil Engineering (focused in transit and urban planning) from the Georgia Institute of Technology\, and was a Rhodes Scholarship finalist.  \nAbout Future Fridays  \nFuture Fridays is the first online event series of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities initiative\, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to explore innovative ideas for building vibrant\, resilient cities. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, each virtual session focuses on different aspects of urban development and growth. This national program aims to address the key challenges shaping the future of urban environments. Held the first Friday of each month via Zoom\, these one-hour events are designed to inspire and energize with actionable insights\, helping to create a more prosperous future for cities that serve all Americans. By creating a space for collaborative idea-sharing\, each session seeks to generate real-world solutions to urban challenges.  \nThis Program is part of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities Initiative. A special thank you to our sponsors AARP and Rooted Communities. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/future-friday-cities-as-opportunities-for-affordable-living/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000747-1752143400-1752146100@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T160000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250625T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T171438Z
UID:10001067-1751902200-1751904000@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Momentum Park(our) Kids Workshop 9-11 year olds
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, kids will learn to move safely and creatively over obstacles. Through activities like silent landings\, vaults\, and a high-energy game of “Follow the Leader\,” participants will build confidence\, control\, and a lasting love of movement. They’ll also explore how the skills they develop connect to real-world architecture found in everyday neighborhoods.  \nThis Program is part of Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum. A special thank you to our sponsors Amazon and STUDIOS Architecture.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/momentum-parkour-kids-workshop-9-11-year-olds/2025-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs,Momentum Park(our)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T153000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250625T165254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165254Z
UID:10001064-1751900400-1751902200@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Momentum Park(our) Kids Workshop 7-9 year olds
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, kids will learn to move safely and creatively over obstacles. Through activities like silent landings\, vaults\, and a high-energy game of “Follow the Leader\,” participants will build confidence\, control\, and a lasting love of movement. They’ll also explore how the skills they develop connect to real-world architecture found in everyday neighborhoods.  \nThis Program is part of Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum. A special thank you to our sponsors Amazon and STUDIOS Architecture.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/momentum-parkour-kids-workshop-7-9-year-olds/2025-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs,Momentum Park(our)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000746-1751538600-1751541300@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250624T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143217Z
UID:10001063-1751104800-1751119200@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Just Drop In: Foundations of Building
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a hands-on building adventure! Kids will explore what makes Lincoln Logs such a sturdy structure\, looking closely at how their interlocking design adds strength and stability. Then\, they’ll put their new engineering know-how to the test by creating their own mini log-style structures using special popsicle sticks. \nPre-registration is recommended but not required. \nNote: Program tickets are $7 per participating child and $10 per adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions. \nAbout Just Drop In! \nHeld on the first Sunday and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity to engage in a variety of building and craft activities inspired by the world we design and build.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/just-drop-in-foundations-of-building/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250610T172952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T172952Z
UID:10001057-1750933800-1750936500@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the Embassy of Sweden and the National Building Museum for a special storytime celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking! Listen to the story of Pippi Longstocking\, sing Pippi Longstocking songs\, and participate in a Pippi Longstocking craft all while learning about the beloved character’s Swedish heritage.  \nAbout the Embassy of Sweden  \nThe Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, is one of Sweden’s largest missions and serves as the official link between Sweden and the United States. In addition to the Embassy there are approximately 25 Swedish consulates throughout the U.S. Sweden is also represented by over 600 Swedish-affiliated companies that operate in the United States\, as well as many Swedish-American organizations. The Embassy covers a range of policy issues\, including security\, defense\, trade\, innovation\, technology\, human rights\, gender equality\, and culture. The Embassy also provides services related to Swedish citizenship and migration. The Embassy of Sweden is located in House of Sweden\, a physical representation of Swedish values such as openness\, transparency and democracy. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-5/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250529T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185125Z
UID:10001056-1750932000-1750936500@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the Embassy of Sweden and the National Building Museum for a special storytime celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking! Listen to the story of Pippi Longstocking\, sing Pippi Longstocking songs\, and participate in a Pippi Longstocking craft all while learning about the beloved character’s Swedish heritage.  \nAbout the Embassy of Sweden  \nThe Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, is one of Sweden’s largest missions and serves as the official link between Sweden and the United States. In addition to the Embassy there are approximately 25 Swedish consulates throughout the U.S. Sweden is also represented by over 600 Swedish-affiliated companies that operate in the United States\, as well as many Swedish-American organizations. The Embassy covers a range of policy issues\, including security\, defense\, trade\, innovation\, technology\, human rights\, gender equality\, and culture. The Embassy also provides services related to Swedish citizenship and migration. The Embassy of Sweden is located in House of Sweden\, a physical representation of Swedish values such as openness\, transparency and democracy. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250519T204048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204048Z
UID:10001051-1750510800-1750521600@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Design Masterclass: The Plant Systems Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join landscape architect Thomas Rainer for a three-hour master class on ecological landscape design. This program teaches you how to create low-maintenance plantings by mimicking naturally occurring plant communities. Explore plant systems thinking\, layer plants in biodiverse assemblages\, and practice design skills.  \nThroughout the three-hour session\, participants will:  \n\nLearn about plant systems thinking: This involves understanding how different plants can work together in a way that mimics natural ecosystems. \n\n\nListen to lectures: These will cover the theory and principles of ecological planting and landscape design. \n\n\nEngage in design exercises: These will give participants hands-on experience in creating plantings that reflect natural plant communities. \n\n\nPractice plant layout: Through a simulated plant layout exercise\, participants will apply what they’ve learned about biodiversity and plant interactions. \n\nProgram Schedule   \n“The Big Picture Talk and Presentation: Understanding the shift from thinking of plants as objects to plants as dynamic systems” from 1 to 2 pm  \nSpatial Planning Design Exercise from 2 to 2:30 pm   \nFunctional Planting Presentation from 2:30 to 3:15 pm  \nSimulated Plant Layout Exercise from 3:15 to 4pm    \nAdult – $30  \nAbout Thomas Rainer:  \nThomas Rainer is a registered landscape architect\, teacher\, and author based in Arlington\, Virginia. A leading voice in ecological landscape design\, Thomas has crafted landscapes for prestigious locations including the U.S. Capitol grounds\, Philadelphia International Airport\, and The New York Botanical Garden\, along with over 100 gardens from Maine to Florida. He is a celebrated public speaker\, renowned for his passionate presentations delivered to audiences across the U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia. Thomas currently serves as a Principal at Phyto Studio\, and a landscape architectural and consulting firm in Washington\, D.C. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/design-masterclass-the-plant-systems-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250521T203026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T154227Z
UID:10001053-1750329000-1750334400@nbm.org
SUMMARY:School's Out!: Juneteenth Parade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop honors the history of Juneteenth and focuses on how it’s celebrated today. Through guided activities\, kids will learn about the history and meaning of the holiday and explore how communities have celebrated it over time. Inspired by these traditions\, they will design their own parade and build a custom float to take home. The program encourages reflection\, self-expression\, and celebration through art and storytelling.  \nNote: This program is geared towards ages 6-10\, but all are welcome. Program tickets are $15 per participating child and $10 per accompanying adult\, which includes admission to the Museum’s exhibitions.  \nAbout School’s Out!   \nThis program series offers kids a fun\, hands-on way to explore architecture and design with expert facilitators and premium materials to enhance their experience. Each workshop in the series features creative activities where children can build\, learn\, and engage with different design concepts. Kids will have the opportunity to explore new ideas\, create their own projects\, and discover Museum exhibitions. This series keeps kids engaged and learning during school breaks with interactive and educational experiences.  
URL:https://nbm.org/event/schools-out-juneteenth-parade-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000744-1750329000-1750331700@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250221T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183715Z
UID:10000743-1749724200-1749726900@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250318T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T153640Z
UID:10001030-1749218400-1749222000@nbm.org
SUMMARY:Future Friday: Cities as Centers of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Gain valuable insights into how cities can enhance their resilience in the face of extreme weather and climate challenges. This program will offer a forward-looking perspective on infrastructure\, governance\, and community-driven solutions that prepare cities for an uncertain future. Experts will discuss strategies for adapting buildings\, infrastructure\, and institutions to the evolving climate landscape. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, this one-hour event will provide actionable takeaways for strengthening resilience and ensuring the long-term vitality of cities across America.  \nDose of Optimism   \nVictoria Salinas\, Former Deputy Administrator of Resilience at FEMA  \nVictoria Salinas is a nationally recognized leader in resilience\, helping communities\, businesses\, and governments prepare for disasters\, adapt to change\, and build a stronger future.   \nAs Deputy Administrator for Resilience at FEMA\, Salinas oversaw the National Flood Insurance Program\, federal grants and revolving loans\, and capacity-building and education programs. She also expanded investments in underserved communities through implementing the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act\, quadrupling communities served by BRIC Direct Technical Assistance\, and launching new initiatives to make climate adaptation easier for households\, businesses\, and governments. Salinas set new standards to de-risk FEMA-funded infrastructure from future flood risk through finalizing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. Internationally\, she has worked with the World Bank and United Nations\, helping governments proactively reduce risk and rebuild after disasters.  \nPresently\, Salinas serves on the Board of Directors of ICLEI USA – Local Governments for Sustainability\, advises impact-driven investors and companies on adaptation and resilience\, and is a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Climate Resilience Institute at the University of Miami. She holds degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Georgetown University.  \nPanelist #1  \nOlivia Rokotuiveikau\, Project Manager – Government Operations and Urban Planning at Bloomberg Associates  \nOlivia Rokotuiveikau works largely in the field of disaster recovery\, resilience planning\, and community engagement. She has worked with a portfolio of North American cities as liaison and advisor to member city governments\, bringing resources to develop\, and implementing innovative resilience strategies. Rokotuiveikau has worked as a Recovery Specialist for Planning with the Colorado state government supporting local jurisdictions on recovery from the events of the 2013 flood\, including community recovery planning\, and the management and disbursement of key federal grants. Internationally\, she has worked in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, as an urban specialist for the World Bank\, and in post-earthquake Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, as a community redevelopment planner with Architecture for Humanity.  \nRokotuiveikau holds a B.A. in Art History from Carleton College in Northfield\, Minnesota\, a Master of Urban Planning from New York University\, and a Certificate in Urban Redevelopment from the University of Pennsylvania.  \nPanelist #2\n\nCorinne Rico\, Senior Director of Sustainability within the Global Sustainability Solutions Practice at CBRE \n\n\nCorinne Rico engages both occupier and investor clients at various points within their sustainability journey. Leveraging systems thinking\, she collaborates with her clients to provide solutions that integrate into existing frameworks and processes while maximizing sustainability impact. Rico engages her CBRE counterparts in EMEA and APAC to provide a truly global implementation approach to her clients’ ranging needs which often include benchmarking and regulatory compliance\, climate risk\, portfolio sustainability strategy\, green leasing\, and ESG reporting and disclosure.\nRico has held additional sustainability consulting roles spanning the topic areas of resilience\, circular economy\, and embodied carbon. She successfully led project teams from concept through completion of award-winning sustainable commercial interiors spaces. With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of sustainability and the built environment\, Rico has had the opportunity to work with a wide range of client types and space typologies\, including law firms\, retailers\, financial institutions\, higher education\, non-profits\, technology and telecommunications\, data centers\, and federal\, local\, and tribal governments.\nRico holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Resilient and Sustainable Communities from Green Mountain College.\nAbout Future Fridays  \nFuture Fridays is the first online event series of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities initiative\, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to explore innovative ideas for building vibrant\, resilient cities. Hosted by James Darius Ball\, director of Future Cities\, each virtual session focuses on different aspects of urban development and growth. This national program aims to address the key challenges shaping the future of urban environments. Held the first Friday of each month via Zoom\, these one-hour events are designed to inspire and energize with actionable insights\, helping to create a more prosperous future for cities that serve all Americans. By creating a space for collaborative idea-sharing\, each session seeks to generate real-world solutions to urban challenges.  \nThis Program is part of the National Building Museum’s Future Cities Initiative. A special thank you to our sponsors AARP and Rooted Communities. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/future-fridays-cities-as-centers-of-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5/2025-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T113000
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts- Nice Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Daisy Girl Scouts can earn their Good Neighbor Badge by discussing what it means to belong to a community and then exploring their own communities with the National Building Museum in one of our signature city design activities! After participating in this workshop\, Daisies will have completed all requirements for the Good Neighbor Badge (badge NOT included).
URL:https://nbm.org/event/girl-scouts-nice-neighbors-4/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T111500
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join the Socratic School of Language for a heartwarming STEM Bilingual Storytime featuring I Love to Help by Shelley Admont! This delightful story introduces young children (ages 2–6) to the values of kindness\, cooperation\, and responsibility—all while exploring everyday STEM concepts through helping at home.  \nTold in both Japanese and English\, this engaging bilingual book helps little ones expand their language skills while learning about teamwork\, routines\, and problem-solving. Through interactive storytelling and hands-on origami activities\, children will build vocabulary\, make cultural connections\, and discover how even small acts of helping can make a big difference!  \nAbout The Socratic School of Language:  \nThe Socratic School of Language\, located in Mount Rainier\, MD\, offers innovative language immersion and STEAM education for children aged 2–8.  Our programs foster curiosity\, creativity\, and a passion for discovery\, providing a strong academic foundation in Spanish\, Mandarin\, Arabic\, and French.  Learn more at www.thesocraticschooloflanguage.com. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
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SUMMARY:Building Readers Club May Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the National Building Museum on Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 for a Community Day inspired by Deepa Iyer’s book We Are The Builders! Activities include storytelling\, building care kits\, and making art that will support the DC area community. Young people will learn skills\, build their confidence\, and meet organizations that serve the DC area. All are welcome: babies\, toddlers\, tweens\, and adults!   \nCopies of We Are The Builders will be available for participating families (while supplies last).  \nIf you’re not a member of the Building Readers Club\, sign up here for free. Building Readers Club programs (and more!) are perks for members of the Building Readers Club. \nThe Building Readers Club is your guide to explore the world of architecture\, engineering\, construction\, and design found in the pages of children’s books. The primary educational program of the National Building Museum’s exhibition Building Stories\, the Club provides suggested books to read and monthly activities to inspire children to find their place within the world and become active participants in their own neighborhoods and built communities.    \nProgram Schedule:  \nWe Are The Builders! Storytime with author Deepa Iyer: 10:15 to 10:45am  \nExploration at Community Activity Stations: 10:45 to 12:30pm  \nAbout Deepa Iyer  \nDeepa Iyer is a multi-genre author and community builder based in the Washington DC area. Her books include We Too Sing America: South Asian\, Arab\, Muslim\, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future\, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection\, and We Are The Builders!\, a children’s picture book on social change. Deepa has over two decades of experience in nonprofit organizations that focus on social justice and solidarity. She is the creator of the widely-used social change ecosystem framework. Deepa often teaches at area universities such as Georgetown and the University of Maryland. More information about Deepa is available at www.deepaiyer.com.  
URL:https://nbm.org/event/building-readers-club-may-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T111500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading\, songs\, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills! \nStory themes vary weekly\, but relate to current exhibitions at the museum.
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-4/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250411T203744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T204431Z
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SUMMARY:A Maker's Workshop: The Art of Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Join Graciela Granek from The Washington Glass School for a hands-on mosaic workshop inspired by our new exhibition\, Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage. This workshop will introduce participants  to the creative world of mosaics.! The workshop will begin in Visible Vault with an introduction to the Museum’s collection of diverse mosaics. Highlights include architectural toys  and terra cotta building fragments from the Helen Hayes Theater and Audobon Ballroom.  After the introduction\, participants  will learn the fundamentals of mosaic making\, including\, cutting\, assembling\, and designing\, and  create their own 4” x 4” or 5” x 5” plate to take home.  This workshop is designed for all skill levels and is recommended for ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult).    \nProgram Schedule:   \nIntro in Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage at 2 pm  \nMosaic Workshop 2:15 to 4 pm    \nThe Washington Glass School   \nThe Washington Glass School is a unique educational program in the Nation’s Capital area\, operating as the sculptural glass education\, artistic and community center and resource for the mid-Atlantic region\, serving students\, artists and the general public. It encourages research and exploration of new techniques in all aspects of glass (kilncast\, fused\, cold worked) as well as other media such as steel\, ceramics\, lighting and concrete. Our goal is to introduce artists in other media to the depth\, processes and joys of glass to enhance their work. The Washington Glass School offers something for everyone with classes for both beginning and seasoned artists.   \nAbout Your Instructor  \nGraciela Granek has always been captivated by the enduring allure of mosaics worldwide\, their beauty and craftsmanship and their ability to tell cultural and personal narratives beyond the passing of time. As an educator and counselor\, she realized that appreciating the beauty in fragments and broken pieces\, and creatively piecing them together\, had a profound healing effect on the soul. Graciela employs various mediums in her work\, but the allure of glass is particularly mesmerizing. The colors combinations evoke different emotions\, and the light reflected and transmitted through the glass creates a deeper emotional connection. Graciela uses glass pieces to narrate stories\, sometimes through mosaics and other times fusing the glass to create unique combinations. As an educator\, she enjoys sharing her expertise with others\, empowering them to engage in glasswork and express themselves creatively. Graciela is a resident artist and teacher at Washington Glass School. She also teaches workshops in other locations in the DMV area. Her mosaics and kiln-formed glass art have been exhibited in juried competitions within the region and internationally. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/a-makers-workshop-the-art-of-mosaics/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T121500
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
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SUMMARY:A Maker's Workshop: The Art of Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Join Graciela Granek from The Washington Glass School for a hands-on mosaic workshop inspired by our new exhibition\, Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage. This workshop will introduce participants  to the creative world of mosaics.! The workshop will begin in Visible Vault with an introduction to the Museum’s collection of diverse mosaics. Highlights include architectural toys  and terra cotta building fragments from the Helen Hayes Theater and Audobon Ballroom.  After the introduction\, participants  will learn the fundamentals of mosaic making\, including\, cutting\, assembling\, and designing\, and  create their own 4” x 4” or 5” x 5” plate to take home.  This workshop is designed for all skill levels and is recommended for ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult).   \nProgram Schedule:    \nIntro in Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage at 10:15 am  \nMosaic Workshop 10:30 am to 12:15 pm    \nThe Washington Glass School   \nThe Washington Glass School is a unique educational program in the Nation’s Capital area\, operating as the sculptural glass education\, artistic and community center and resource for the mid-Atlantic region\, serving students\, artists and the general public. It encourages research and exploration of new techniques in all aspects of glass (kilncast\, fused\, cold worked) as well as other media such as steel\, ceramics\, lighting and concrete. Our goal is to introduce artists in other media to the depth\, processes and joys of glass to enhance their work. The Washington Glass School offers something for everyone with classes for both beginning and seasoned artists.   \nAbout Your Instructor  \nGraciela Granek has always been captivated by the enduring allure of mosaics worldwide\, their beauty and craftsmanship and their ability to tell cultural and personal narratives beyond the passing of time. As an educator and counselor\, she realized that appreciating the beauty in fragments and broken pieces\, and creatively piecing them together\, had a profound healing effect on the soul. Graciela employs various mediums in her work\, but the allure of glass is particularly mesmerizing. The colors combinations evoke different emotions\, and the light reflected and transmitted through the glass creates a deeper emotional connection. Graciela uses glass pieces to narrate stories\, sometimes through mosaics and other times fusing the glass to create unique combinations. As an educator\, she enjoys sharing her expertise with others\, empowering them to engage in glasswork and express themselves creatively. Graciela is a resident artist and teacher at Washington Glass School. She also teaches workshops in other locations in the DMV area. Her mosaics and kiln-formed glass art have been exhibited in juried competitions within the region and internationally. 
URL:https://nbm.org/event/a-makers-workshop-the-art-of-mosaics-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143842
CREATED:20250129T175216Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts- Designing for Disaster
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAfter participating in this two-hour workshop\, Juniors will have completed all requirements for the Think Like an Engineer Badge 2&3: Emergency Shelter and Earthquake Resistant Building (badge NOT included).
URL:https://nbm.org/event/girl-scouts-designing-for-disaster-4/2025-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T111500
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CREATED:20250506T143011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143011Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special Building Readers Club storytime with with the National Building Museum and DC Public Library! Listen to stories\, sing songs\, and more. \nStorytime 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.     \nAbout DCPL Outreach and Inclusion  \nThe Outreach & Inclusion Department embeds and expands library services beyond library walls. From story times to digital literacy\, we seek to increase the library’s impact through community informed collaborations in order to reach all District residents. Learn more at www.dclibrary.org.  
URL:https://nbm.org/event/storytime-3-3-2-3-5-4/
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth Programs
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