The Big Draw

March 15, 2025
|
10:00 am
 - 
4:00 pm
National Building Museum

About The Event

On Saturday, March 15, bring the kids to the National Building Museum for a day of creative exploration at The Big Draw, featuring Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay! This free, day-long festival invites visitors to discover the power of drawing as a tool for communication and design. Experience live drawing demonstrations, drawing workshops, chalk art, and more.

 

Program Schedule
  • 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Interactive Storytime
  • 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Drawing Demonstration
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | David Macaulay Book Signings
  • 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Interactive Storytime
  • 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Drawing Demonstration
  • 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | David Macaulay Book Signings

 

Details
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: The National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
  • Nearest Metro: Judiciary Square Station (Red line).

For more information and to register, visit nbm.org/event/the-big-draw/.

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