Momentum Park(our)

This summer, the National Building Museum invites visitors of all ages to experience Momentum Park(our), a bold new installation that transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into an immersive parkour environment. Open from July 3–20, this limited-time exhibition offers a thrilling physical and educational journey through the intersections of movement, design, and spatial awareness. 

Rooted in the athletic discipline of parkour, developed in France in the 1980s and shaped by early 20th-century military training, Momentum Park(our) celebrates the human body’s ability to move fluidly and creatively through space. Guests will navigate a custom-designed obstacle landscape that challenges agility and invites new ways of engaging with the built environment. 

The exhibition was developed in partnership with Mark Toorock, a leading figure in the parkour community and founder of American Parkour. His creative and technical guidance helped shape Momentum Park(our) into a one-of-a-kind experience that’s both physically engaging and grounded in real-world movement practices. 

Key highlights include:  

• Forces of Motion Zone: Interactive stations exploring the science of motion, momentum, kinetic energy, and acceleration, designed to engage visitors with hands-on learning. 

• Live parkour performances and demos by professional athletes, who will also be onsite offering coaching and informal talks. 

• Immersive media projections and photography that highlight the global culture of parkour and its deep connections to urban design.