Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour: June 6
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Discover the Taubman Museum of Art from a whole new perspective during this Architectural Highlights Tour, an engaging, behind-the-scenes experience that reveals the vision, innovation, and craftsmanship behind one of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks that Architectural Digest named one of the best designed museums in the nation. Led in collaboration with local architects and individuals directly involved in the creation of the building, this approximately 90-minute guided tour traces the Museum’s architectural story from the ground up. Designed by Randall Stout and inspired by the natural forms of Virginia’s landscape, the building’s soaring glass, steel, patinated zinc, and locally sourced Hokie Stone come alive through expert insight and little-known details. Along the way, guests will explore dramatic interior spaces, flexible performance and gallery areas, the Vault where artworks not on view are stored, and the sophisticated systems that protect the Museum’s art while welcoming the
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More about Taubman Museum of Art
The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.
