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Take a one-hour guided tour of the beautiful National Academy of Sciences Building, the "nation's home of science in America,” located at 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in April 1924 and designed by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, the building’s architecture is a unique fusion of classical elements and “irregular” forms, and celebrates the history and significance of science.
On this tour, admire rich Hellenic, Byzantine, and Egyptian architectural influences and touches of Art Deco. Explore the Great Hall with iconography by Hildreth Meière and other ceremonial rooms with architectural sculpture by Lee Lawrie and murals by Albert Herter. You will peek inside the acoustically brilliant Fred Kavli Auditorium, part of the 1970 wing.
You will also have a chance to view the special exhibitions on view exploring intersections of art and science.
Learn more at www.cpnas.org.
Questions? Email Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences at cpnas@nas.edu.
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National Academy of Sciences Building
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington DC 20418, USA
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Participate in a one-hour guided tour of the historic National Academy of Sciences building, highlighting its distinctive architecture, renowned artwork, and the intersection of art, science, and culture.