PMISSC Field Trip: Behind the Scenes at Smithsonian

 

September 26, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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National Air and Space Museum
6th St. and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
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DESCRIPTION
The National Air and Space Museum is Transforming!

Join the PMI Silver Spring Chapter as we tour the massive, multi-year, renovation project at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. We'll learning about and studying the project from the perspective of both a construction project, and a museum curator. 

DINNER CANCELLED, sorry 
We are cancelling dinner plans due to the possibility of inclement weather. We have networking mixer coming up in October anyways.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Tour the multi-year renovations at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
  • Learn about the construction challenges faced by project managers.
  • Study the day-to-day challenges of curating a museum of priceless machines during a renovation.
  • How do PMI PM fundamentals apply to this case study. 
  • Business Acumen | 1.5 Total PDUs

PARKING | METRO
Those driving may utilize the Capital Parking, Washington DC Public, or Colonial Parking garages located on C Street SW.
Those taking the metro will get off at either L'Enfant or Smithsonian metro stations. Both are less than 10 minute walks or less to the Air and Space Museum. 

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