Celebrating the Centennial of the
​National Academy of Sciences Building
​1924-2024
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“We call it the building for the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council, but in reality, it should be the nation's home of science in America and will be looked upon by our fellow citizens and the world at large as the place where the creative mind will be able to do much to bring about a better existence for the future people of the world.”
— NAS President Charles D. Walcott, 1922
 
This is a special year for the NAS as our beautiful headquarters turns 100 years old. The NAS, a private non-profit society charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology, did not have a building of its own for sixty years after its founding in March 1863. The building was designed by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and was dedicated on Monday, April 28, 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge.  The building’s architecture synthesizes classical elements with Goodhue’s preference for “irregular” forms. It harmoniously weaves together Hellenic, Byzantine, and Egyptian influences, as well as hints of Art Deco. It gives the building a modern aspect, which is consistent with Goodhue's statement that the building was meant to be a “modern and scientific building, built with modern and scientific materials, by modern and scientific methods for a modern and scientific set of clients.”
 
This site is a source for historical information about the NAS Building as well as for exhibitions, events, and programs to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NAS Building.
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​The National Academy of Sciences Building:
A Home for Science in America
 The National Academy of Science Building provides an overview of the contributions made by the NAS, a description of its historic building, dedicated in 1924 in our nation's capital, and an account of the restoration of this home for science in America.
Visit the National Academies Press website and enter the discount code 100YR to receive a 25% discount

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• Bring together creative thinkers from the arts and sciences at D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) salons.
• Organize art exhibitions that explore science.
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