The following is a 9/15/2020 press release from the Smithsonian Institution: We are pleased to announce that following the successful reopening of the National Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen to the public this […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture To Reopen Friday, Sep. 18 with Enhanced Safety Measures
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will reopen to the public on Friday, Sep. 18, 2020. In light of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum will reopen with new standards that allow visitors to experience the museum in a more intimate setting. The guidelines include new hours of operation […]
Virtual American Art Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
Virtual American Art Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC We have moved our public programming online! Enjoy American Art programs from the safety of home. Please note all programs are offered exclusively online with no in-person option. Registration is required via Eventbrite. Programs are free and open to the […]
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden: Online Resources, Garden Reopens
Tudor Place Garden is Open Thursday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Bring a picnic, relax in the garden, and spot some rabbits! Reserve free, timed admission tickets online. Upcoming Events VIRTUAL Free Landmark Lecture Enslaved at the Georgetown Hotel Via Zoom, Tuesday, September 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m. The story of three generations of one family held as slaves by the […]
National Gallery of Art: Visit The Gallery at Home, West Building Reopens
On Monday, July 20, select Ground Floor galleries in the West Building reopened to visitors. Please visit nga.gov/reopening for updated policies, health and safety guidelines, and tips for planning your visit. WHAT TO EXPECT Free, Timed Passes *Now Available*: Timed passes, which are required for West Building entry, will be released each Monday at 10:00 a.m. for the following […]
Metro Rail and Bus Service Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The following is a 8/13/2020 press release from Metro: More trains, more stations, more buses, more hours. Metro is finalizing plans to restore most rail and bus service to pre-Covid levels across the region in the largest – and likely most complex – service change in the system’s 44-year history. To support the effort, thousands […]
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Udvar-Hazy Center To Reopen July 24 With New Safety Measures
The following is a July 21, 2020 press release from the Smithsonian: We are pleased to announce that the Smithsonian will begin reopening to the public this Friday, July 24 with entry to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Visits to […]
Metro to add more buses, more trains and extended hours as part of Covid-19 Recovery Plan beginning Sunday, August 16
The following is a July 20, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro will add more buses, more trains, and more hours of service beginning on Sunday, August 16, 2020, restoring most service to pre-Covid levels while maintaining a strong response posture to Covid-19. Metrorail will add 15 hours more service per week, with opening times […]
Metro to reopen 15 stations, reallocate bus service to address crowding, starting Sunday, June 28
The following is a June 22, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro today announced that 15 rail stations that had been closed as part of the transit agency’s Covid-19 response will reopen on Sunday, June 28. In addition, beginning Monday, June 29, buses will be added to the system’s 14 busiest bus lines to provide […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Online Resources
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the National Museum of African American History and Culture temporarily closed to the public starting Saturday, March 14. We are not announcing a re-opening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and as needed basis. Check out online resources below. NMAAHC Curator Chats Series: The New […]