This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on March 7, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. The Smithsonian Museums: Tracing the Arc of American Architecture Evening Lecture/Seminar Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Code: 1NV191 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Earn ½ elective credit toward your World Art History certificate Select your Registration $25 Member $35 Gen. Admission Resize text National Museum of African American History and Culture The Smithsonian Institution has shaped the character of the National Mall since 1855. Washington’s most beloved museums trace the arc of American architecture, from James Renwick’s Gothic design of the Smithsonian Castle to the contemporary National Museum of African American History and Culture by Phil Freelon. Romanesque to Victorian, Neoclassical to Brutalist, each unique building is an architectural study all its own. Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, investigates the style, design, controversy, construction, and fascinating backstories behind these celebrated museums. Highlights include the Arts and Industries Building; National Museum of Natural History; Freer Gallery of Art; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; National Air and Space Museum; and National Museum of the American Indian. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
