Museum Entry for Saturday Afternoon
On our Grand Opening Weekend, be among the first to experience the National Public Housing Museum and explore the story of public housing in America. As you explore the Museum, drop by our new program and community spaces to enjoy talks, receptions, workshops, and more.
Public Housing Stories, Objects, & Style as Resistance
Saturday, April 5, 2025
12:30–1:30 PM
From sofa fabrics wrapped in plastic, to family heirlooms, photos, and stories, this special reception pays tribute to our exhibits and spaces such as Feeling at Home, History Lessons, Good Times, and our Dr. Timuel Black Jr. Recording Studio, each of which highlight how public housing residents across the nation leverage the power of storytelling and self-expression to resist erasure and spread joy.
Posters for the People: Screen printing with William Estrada
Saturday, April 5, 2025
3–4:30 PM
Drop by the Living Room, make art with William Estrada, a past Artist as Instigator and founder of the Radical Printshop, and learn about the important history of the Works Progress Administration, which employed thousands of artists, many of whom were tasked with creating promotional posters for the programs and social values of the New Deal. And don’t forget to grab your free poster!