The Space Window at Washington National Cathedral is out of this world! 🚀🪐
Collections Manager Laura works closely on the Cathedral Collection and shows us that the best way to understand the story of an item is to see it contextualized. This cartoon drawing shows an early draft of the beloved stained glass window.
PS: Now through October, a ticket purchased at the National Building Museum is good for 15% off a ticket for the Washington National Cathedral...and vice versa! nbm.org/visit
What Does This Gargoyle Do?
What does this gargoyle do at the Washington National Cathedral?
Today we’re showing you a model of a gargoyle that became the real thing up on the cathedral’s exterior.
Collections Manager Laura works closely on the Cathedral Collection and shows us that the best way to understand the story of an item is to see it contextualized. The pan flute playing gargoyle is a real cutie, so to see the final product on the gorgeous architecture of the cathedral makes us love our little plaster model even more!
PS: Now through October, a ticket purchased at the National Building Museum is good for 15% off a ticket for the Washington National Cathedral...and vice versa! nbm.org/visit
From the archives to the streets! It’s the Washington National Cathedral Collection.
We’ve got tons of stuff safely stored in our collections space from our friends at the Cathedral. Today we’re showing you what a set of sketches eventually became with a field trip.
Collections Manager Laura works closely on the Cathedral Collection and shows us that the best way to understand the story of an item is to see it contextualized. The Shadow House sketches show a few variations, so to see the final product is a cool way to appreciate how the gorgeous architecture of the cathedral and its grounds came to be.
The Playhouse Time Lapse
We love EarthCam's time lapse of the stage construction for "The Playhouse". There's also parts off screen that you've gotta come see for yourself, so don't delay in getting down to the National Building Museum this summer!
Plan your visit with day and night programs: https://tinyurl.com/4ykf47rh
Get the feel of Paris with a French inspired cocktail! 🍸
“The Boulevardier” is a dream that’ll transport you across the Atlantic. We like to think this drink, our “Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition”, and our new French-Japanese patisserie cafe @sakusaku_flakerie is the perfect inspiration for a French inspired weekend at the Museum!
“Mixing it Up with Aileen Fuchs” is our ongoing cocktail series with our master mixologist Executive Director.
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Experience Visitor Reviews
The reviews are in! "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition" is not to be missed. Plan your visit this holiday weekend: https://www.nbm.org/visit/
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Experience Visitor Reviews
It's a hit! Stop by "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition" this weekend for an experience you don't want to miss.
Plan your visit: https://www.nbm.org/visit/
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Experience Visitor Reviews
It's a hit! "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition" is not to be missed. Plan your visit this weekend: https://www.nbm.org/visit/
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
National Building Museum announces “Notre-Dame de Paris” – a major new interactive exhibition about the famed Paris cathedral.
This Museum’s first augmented reality exhibition opens on April 15th, the 3rd anniversary of the 2019 cathedral fire, and transports visitors through the structure’s 850-year history.
The innovative installation is designed and produced by Historivery (HistoPad), a French start-up, in collaboration with the Public Institution in charge of the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris. L’Oréal is the exclusive sponsor of the exhibit.
https://tinyurl.com/4zh3s7ja
Mixing it Up with Aileen Fuchs: Builder's Break
It's cocktail time!
The Builder's Break is a refreshing drink that'll perk you up and out of those winter feels. It's the perfect V-day drink to whip up, so we dedicate this one to our members for Member Appreciation Month.
"Mixing it Up with Aileen Fuchs" is our ongoing cocktail series with our master mixologist Executive Director.
Not a member? Sign up today: nbm.org/join
Happy Lunar New Year!
It’s the #YearoftheTiger! The tiger is a symbol of bravery, wisdom and strength. Today’s holiday is celebrated in several Asian countries and communities worldwide.
We’re lucky to be in DC’s historic Chinatown featuring the gorgeous Friendship Archway. It was built in 1985 by architect Alfred H. Liu as a symbol of friendship with Washington's sister city of Beijing.
Happy New Year from all of us at the National Building Museum! Here’s to a 2022 full of great things we can’t wait to share with you 🥂
The National Building Museum Staff and Board wish you a world of wonder, peace and inspiration this holiday season!
We are stocking stuffer central! We caught up with Exec Director Aileen Fuchs as she picked up some last minute gifts around the Museum Shop. 🎁
The Museum Shop is open every day until Christmas from 11pm-4pm. Our amazing book selection, home goods, and local DC items mean that we've got something for everyone!
THANK YOU! Your support on #GivingTuesday helped us reach our one day goal of $15,000! We’re grateful to our community for helping us continue to do all the amazing things at the museum. We couldn’t do it without you!
We’re in the home stretch for this year’s #GivingTuesday. Melissa gives an update as we push on towards reaching our goal! THANK YOU for your generosity today!
Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/c3ezccwm
Donate today! Our staff share their #GivingTuesday thoughts about how your support helps make the museum great. A gift of any size will be matched, doubling its impact on the museum’s bright future. THANK YOU for being a part of our community!
Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/c3ezccwm
Spooky History Tours
Last two Spooky History Tours are this Thursday and Saturday!
Don't miss this night time experience: https://tinyurl.com/f2sn2kck
Brrr...feel that chill? Four Spooky History Night tours are left in October and we know you want the thrill!
Tickets: tinyurl.com/f2sn2kck
There's still time to join us for tomorrow's Scully Prize event! As the recipient of this year’s award, Mabel O. Wilson elevates what the prize represents to new levels: excellence in practice, scholarship, criticism in architecture, historic preservation, and urban design.
Experience it live at the National Building Museum or online via livestream. Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/k65frkmt
Tokens to ward off evil, security guards driven to the brink, and the echoes of chilling footsteps. When General Montgomery Meigs created our home, he definitely didn’t anticipate it being called one of D.C.’s most haunted places! Check out our Spooky History Night Tours all October long. First one is tonight…enter if you dare!
Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/f2sn2kck
Sukkah City X DC: Woven by Hord Coplan Macht
Sukkah City X DC’s creative sukkahs have been a wonderful way to learn about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot!
“Woven” by Hord Coplan Macht has twisting palm branches and rope united to make an intimate gathering space.
Esther Furman, Designer, shares this look at the creative process:
“I loved working alongside people from all walks of life, collaborating to bring the fun, creative structures to fruition. Watching adults and children sit down and introduce themselves, read about the holiday, even have a dinner date (we saw this in action!), was extremely rewarding.”
From Jordan Billingsley, Design Technology Manager:
"What I enjoyed most about the Sukkah was spending time with my coworkers and learning more about the tradition from my observant friends. Making the Sukkah itself was a labor of love but it was satisfying to see it all come together!"
Also exciting to note is that Hord Coplan Macht is part of the Capital Society – the Museum’s corporate membership program!
Notre Dame de Paris Truss Project / Truss Raising
The Notre Dame de Paris Truss Project team put the final truss pieces in place and set up the rigging to hang the structure. Now on view in our Great Hall through September 16!
http://go.nbm.org/insideout
2021 Honoree Skidmore, Owings & Merrill gave a riveting acceptance speech and call to action at this summer’s Honor Award.
This award acknowledges the firm’s extraordinary contributions to the architectural canon and its historic leadership on the critical issues of our industry. At the onset of a decade that may very well determine the future of our planet, SOM is leading the building industry’s response to the climate crisis through action and advocacy.
Watch the full event here: https://nbmvirtual.org/som
Special thanks to Amazon.com for their support.
Honor Award 2021 Speakers on Climate Action: Corey Booker
Honor Award speaker Cory Booker was interviewed by David Rubenstein, co-founder/co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, at last month's ceremony.
Senator Booker spoke about how marginalized communities interact with climate change consequences and how their inclusion in conversations is essential to making positive change.
“We cannot deal with this issues unless we broaden out coalitions and really connect with people to whom these issues are immediate.”
Special thanks to our sponsor Amazon.com.
Catch the full interview here: https://nbmvirtual.org/theater/23
Pensioner’s Punch
Not only is Aileen Fuchs the Museum’s new President and Executive Director, but she also doubles as our award show mixologist!🍹 Here’s a sneak preview of her signature cocktail titled the Pensioner’s Punch featuring rum by Cotton & Reed Distillery.
Grab your shaker & bartend along during the live Q&A after-party following Thursday’s Honor Award and Call to Climate Action as Ms. Fuchs shares her mixology skills behind the bar https://nbmvirtual.org/ #NBMClimateAction
How can green investment contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future? Our panel of experts will consider the opportunities and challenges of green investing and the necessity of government action this Thurs @ 6:30 PM 🌱🌎
Investing in Our Future is facilitated by Kristopher Takács, AIA, director of @skidmoreowingsmerrill (SOM) in continuation of the NBM Climate Action programming. Link in bio to sign up! #NBMClimateAction
Investing In Our Future
Explore the opportunities and challenges of green investing and the necessity of government action to spur the creation of green infrastructure in continuation of the NBM Climate Action programming 🌱🌎 • Investing in Our Future • Thurs 6/10 @ 6:30pm http://go.nbm.org/climateinvesting
Reminder to also grab your ticket for the June 17 Call to Climate Action! https://nbmvirtual.org/
Thursday evening 6/3 @ 6:30pm we continue our NBM Climate Action programming, co-hosted by The National Building Museum and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Join us as our experts analyze the complex role of technology in achieving net zero carbon emissions and the importance of looking both forward and backward for solutions to the climate crisis.
Find out more and sign up here to join: https://bit.ly/3ftoHmF
We’re excited for today’s discussion on climate justice and social equity, our second panel in the NBM Climate Action programming. It’s not too late to sign up, so click the link to get your spot!
See you tonight @ 6:30pm!
Register here → https://bit.ly/3fbyihz
#NBMClimateAction