I had a busy Labor Day weekend. A group of my college friends came into town and I really enjoyed having the girls around. However, they all left by Monday morning, giving me a chance to rest and wander through the city for a bit. After running a few errands and sitting by the pool, I decided to go see the last day of the National Building Museum’s Icebergs exhibit. As a bit of background, the National Building Museum is devoted to interpreting the history and impact of the built environment by telling the stories of architecture, engineering and design. The Icebergs exhibit was intended to give visitors the opportunity to explore a glacial sea. As described on their website,
ICEBERGS is built from re-usable construction materials, such as scaffolding and polycarbonate paneling. The 20′ high “water line” allows panoramic views from high above the ocean surface and down below among the towering bergs. The tallest “bergy bit,” at 56′, reaches to the third story balcony of the Museum.
I heard about the exhibit while looking through one of those “What to Do in DC over Labor Day” articles and I found it intriguing. So, I headed out Monday afternoon on my first trip to the National Building Museum. I do not think I can accurately describe how much I enjoyed the exhibit. It was almost a surreal experience — truly giving you the opportunity to view glaciers from above and below the “sea.” For those of you that were not able to visit (or simply did not know about it), I hope you enjoy a few photos from my Museum day!
