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Three Movements in Architecture is a three-part lecture series exploring significant periods in architectural history—The Gothic Revival, Frank Lloyd Wright: Prairie School (lecture on July 16), and The Glass Box (lecture on July 23).

The Gothic Revival:
During the mid-19th century, the revival of medieval forms of architecture—pointed arches, tracery, towers, and turrets—stood in contrast to the prevalent classicism of the time. The Gothic Revival would go through many phases with slight variations throughout the nineteenth century to today, spurred by cultural, pedagogical, and artistic contexts.  Margaret M. Grubiak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Architectural History at Villanova University, explores this prolific period in architectural history.  Attendees will receive a special $10 admission rate at President Lincoln’s Cottage, his Gothic Revival summer home in Washington, D.C. 1.5 LU (AIA)


$12 Members; $12 Students; $20 Non-members. Special Series Pricing for all three: $30 Member | $30 Student | $50 Non-member  

Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

The National Building Museum has created self-guided walking tours of Washington, D.C.-area buildings designed in the styles covered in Three Movements in Architecture. Visit our site to start your next tour.