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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 25, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 26, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Hive Construction | |
How does the Museum take on the challenge of building a 60-foot hive in the Great Hall? | |
June 26, 2017 6:00 PM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 27, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 28, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Hive Construction | |
How does the Museum take on the challenge of building a 60-foot Hive in the Great Hall? | |
June 28, 2017 6:00 PM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 29, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
June 30, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 1, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 2, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 3, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Member Preview Evening | |
National Building Museum Get a sneak peek at Hive, our 2017 Summer Block Party installation, before it opens to the public. |
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July 3, 2017 6:00 PM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 4, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 5, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 6, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 6, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Spotlight on Design: Jeanne Gang | |
Hear how architect Jeanne Gang, FAIA, founding principal of Chicago-based Studio Gang, explores the relationships between individuals, communities, and environments through her built work. | |
July 6, 2017 7:00 PM | |
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Hive Daybreaker | |
Daybreakers comes to the Museum for early morning yoga and a dance party in Studio Gang's Hive installation. | |
July 7, 2017 6:00 AM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 7, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 7, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 8, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Professore Giuseppe, Master Concatenator! | |
As you move through the Museum's historic architecture with Professore Giuseppe you'll compare the sounds and vibrations of the different spaces through sychronized group drumming and vocals. | |
July 8, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 8, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 9, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 9, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Free Summer Concert Series - Sweet Saludos | |
Sweet Saludos features a repertory of popular and traditional South American, Central American, and Cuban songs. | |
July 9, 2017 2:00 PM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 10, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 10, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 11, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 11, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Talk: Acoustic Interactions | |
Through audience participation, Chris Pollock demonstrates how architectural form, like Hive's catenary arch shape and the volume of the Museum's Great Hall, impacts our experience of sound, perception, and emotions. | |
July 11, 2017 6:30 PM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 12, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 12, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Late Night | |
Great Hall Visit the Hive after hours. |
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July 12, 2017 6:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 13, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 13, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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DISCOVERED! The Amazing Untold Stories of Catenarians | |
The National Building Museum's installation of Hive unknowingly formed a portal to Catenaria, a previously unknown world. Hear how the catenary arch, the shape of the domes in Hive itself, figures prominently in their architecture and culture. | |
July 13, 2017 3:00 PM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 14, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 14, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 15, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Professore Giuseppe, Master Concatenator! | |
As you move through the Museum's historic architecture with Professore Giuseppe you'll compare the sounds and vibrations of the different spaces through sychronized group drumming and vocals. | |
July 15, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 15, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Yoga | |
Enjoy a one hour, all-level yoga practice INSIDE the Hive in the Great Hall! Space is limited | |
July 16, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 16, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 16, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Free Summer Concert Series - Cathedra | |
Join Cathedra for a Sunday afternoon concert at that includes some of the most rich and exciting choral music of the western world. |
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July 16, 2017 2:00 PM | |
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Free Summer Concert Series - Cathedra | |
Join Cathedra for a Sunday afternoon concert at that includes some of the most rich and exciting choral music of the western world. |
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July 16, 2017 2:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 17, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 17, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Ward Day: Wards 3 & 8 | |
As part of the Washington, D.C. community, the National Building Museum invites members of each D.C. Ward to visit the Hive installation. |
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July 18, 2017 9:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 18, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 18, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 19, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 19, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Late Night | |
Great Hall Visit the Hive after hours. |
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July 19, 2017 6:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 20, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 20, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 21, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 21, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 22, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Professore Giuseppe, Master Concatenator! | |
As you move through the Museum's historic architecture with Professore Giuseppe you'll compare the sounds and vibrations of the different spaces through sychronized group drumming and vocals. | |
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 23, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 23, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Free Summer Concert Series - DJ Glowstik | |
Featuring bold live percussion by Steve Bloom and Dan Bloom. |
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July 23, 2017 2:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 24, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 24, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Ward Day: Wards 1 & 6 | |
As part of the Washington, D.C. community, the National Building Museum invites members of each D.C. Ward to visit the Hive installation. |
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July 25, 2017 9:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 25, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 25, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 26, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 26, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Late Night | |
Great Hall Visit the Hive after hours. |
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July 26, 2017 6:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 27, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 27, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
DISCOVERED! The Amazing Untold Stories of Catenarians | |
The National Building Museum's installation of Hive unknowingly formed a portal to Catenaria, a previously unknown world. Hear how the catenary arch, the shape of the domes in Hive itself, figures prominently in their architecture and culture. | |
July 27, 2017 3:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 28, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Today's Tours | |
pension building Historic Building Tour 11:30 am Step back in time to the 1880s learn about the design, construction, and history of our building, formally known as the Pension Bureau. Free to attend. Meet in the Great Hall. *Please note: ... |
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July 28, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 29, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Professore Giuseppe, Master Concatenator! | |
As you move through the Museum's historic architecture with Professore Giuseppe you'll compare the sounds and vibrations of the different spaces through sychronized group drumming and vocals. | |
July 29, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 29, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 30, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 30, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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July 31, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
July 31, 2017 11:00 AM | |
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Hive Ward Day: Wards 2 & 4 | |
As part of the Washington, D.C. community, the National Building Museum invites members of each D.C. Ward to visit the Hive installation. |
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August 1, 2017 9:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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August 1, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Little Builders Storytime | |
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for an interactive read-aloud in the Building Zone's book nook. | |
August 1, 2017 10:30 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
August 1, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
August 1, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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August 2, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
August 2, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Late Night | |
Great Hall Visit the Hive after hours. |
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August 2, 2017 6:00 PM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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August 3, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
August 3, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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August 4, 2017 10:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Today's Tours | |
Take a tour at the National Building Museum. | |
August 4, 2017 11:00 AM | |
Event Detail | |
Hive Admission | |
Great Hall Visit Hive in the National Building Museum's Great Hall. Part of the Museum's annual Summer Block Party series, it features musical tubes and food and beverages from Hill Country's Backyard Barbecue. |
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August 5, 2017 10:00 AM | |
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Exhibition Opening: District of Culture | |
Join us at the exhibition opening to learn about their views of Washington, D.C. through photographs, writing, and artwork. | |
August 5, 2017 1:00 PM | |
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