Clark Construction, one of the project's construction managers, offered Construction Dive an inside look of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Crews broke ground on the project in 2012, and the grand opening will be held Sept. 24, 2016. Check out our full article about the construction project here.
The exterior of the museum
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Workers inside the buliding
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A worker on the exterior of the building
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The museum's Central Hall
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The Oprah Winfrey Theater
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Workers building the water feature in the Contemplative Court
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The view of the exterior panels from inside
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Systems in the basement of the building
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Displays in the early stages
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The interior of the museum
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Spaces being set up
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Construction workers in the Central Hall
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Construction workers inside the museum
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The patio area with a freestanding cement overhang
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Stairs along the side of the museum
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Escalators inside the building
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A worker on the building's exterior
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A worker in the sports section of the museum
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Workers setting up exhibits
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Clark Construction Senior VP Brian Flegel guides along the exterior of the building
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