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“National Building Museum Reopens March 13”

By Prince Of Petworth


401 F Street, NW via the National Building Museum

From the National Building Museum:

“On March 13, 2020, the National Building Museum will reopen to the public following the completion of renovations to the historic Great Hall. The three-month-long project involved replacing the concrete floor with a modern foundation and was executed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). A new exhibition, Alan Karchmer: The Architects’ Photographer, will open at the same time, along with popular long-term exhibitions like House & Home and PLAY WORK BUILD. (more…)

The Magical Enid A. Haupt Garden

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

From Smithsonian Gardens:

“Covering over four acres, the Enid A. Haupt Garden is situated between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue and has provided a welcomed respite for Smithsonian visitors since it opened in 1987 as part of the redesigned Castle quadrangle. Composed of the Parterre, the Moongate Garden, and the Fountain Garden, the Haupt Garden’s design brings together the cultures and architecture of the surrounding museums and buildings.

Independence Avenue SW and L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC”


Photo by PoPville flickr user Robert Lintott

More magic: (more…)

“One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection” is coming, April 4-Sept. 20, 2020

By Prince Of Petworth


Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts ©YAYOI KUSAMA
Photo by Cathy Carver

From the Hirshhorn:

“One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection is a tribute to the life and practice of Yayoi Kusama, a visionary artist whose revelatory practice has captivated audiences around the world. Building on the Hirshhorn’s blockbuster 2017 exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, this new exhibition affirms Kusama’s legacy within the Museum’s collection and art history with three significant new acquisitions. (more…)

MARK IT!! “Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Opens” next Friday (the 15th)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From a press release:

“The 2019-2020 ice-skating season at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will begin November 15 and continue through March 15, weather permitting. Located on the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW, the ice rink remains a favorite DC destination, attracting thousands of visitors each year. (more…)

“O Say Can You See” Garden sculpture creation complete. Visitors are invited to touch and walk through the sculpture.”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden

From an email:

“After three weeks of weaving work, the Patrick Dougherty sculpture at U.S. Botanic Garden is complete. The sculpture, woven from thousands of plant saplings and branches, stands 15-feet-tall and 25-feet-wide. Dougherty has titled the sculpture “O Say Can You See.” (more…)

“we will close to the public during this construction work on Monday, December 2, 2019 and reopen in March 2020”

By Prince Of Petworth


via National Building Museum

Thanks to Theresa for sending: “Total bummer – this place is a lifesaver in the winter”

From the National Building Museum:

“In 2020, the National Building Museum celebrates its 40th Anniversary–an exciting milestone in a remarkable trajectory of service since 1980. During this landmark year, we will reimagine how visitors experience our mission to inspire curiosity about the world we design and build in thrilling new ways.

As a valued Member of the National Building Museum, we want you to be among the first to know that the Museum will undergo an extensive restoration to the Great Hall’s 19th-century flooring. This means thatwe will close to the public during this construction work on Monday, December 2, 2019 and reopen in March 2020. (more…)

“After more than 11 years and nearly 10 million visitors, we will be closing Dec. 31, 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth


555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

Thanks to Hillary for sending:

“After more than 11 years and nearly 10 million visitors, we will be closing Dec. 31, 2019, but there is still time to visit.

You’re #OnDeadline to come and visit us for the FINAL time. Get 15% off tickets online!”

Ed. Note: In January we learned that Johns Hopkins University had acquired the property.

Last Chance for “Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” Projected on the Washington Monument Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

“The public will be able to experience “Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” July 19 and 20 from viewing areas on the National Mall in front of the Smithsonian Castle between Ninth and 12th streets. The viewing area will be outfitted with full sound, projection screens and a 40-foot-wide recreation of the famous Kennedy Space Center countdown clock. The free show will run three times on both nights-9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. More information about the viewing area and show times can be found here, or text Apollo50GO to 888777 for live updates the day of the show.”

Thanks also to JJ for sharing some shots from last night: (more…)

“For three nights—July 16, 17 and 18—a full-sized, 363-foot Saturn V rocket will be projected onto the east face of the Washington Monument”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Sarah Kane

Sarah writes last night: “Any idea what’s going on with the Washington Monument tonight??”

DC Boy writes us: “From this morning on my run into work. The picture doesn’t do it justice. It was very awe invoking.” (more…)

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