Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC April 2019 4th Annual Earth Day Plant Sale & Picnic Sunday, April 28, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to picnic in our historic gardens. Free admission to the gardens; bring lunch and a blanket, and shop our Plant Sale. See you […]
Washington DC Metro Track Work Information for April 27-28, 2019
Washington, DC Metro track work information is available to help visitors and riders plan ahead for weekend travel changes. Metro is investing in the reconstruction of its Metrorail system, and track work is expected on most weekends. Weekly updates are provided to inform travelers which lines are affected. This is a weekly press release provided […]
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC Take a Tour Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday & Friday, Noon Saturday & Sunday, 11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Docent’s Choice Thursday & Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Featured Programs Thursdays at Noon: 3 in 30 Thursday, April […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Opening Exhibitions The American Pre-Raphaelites: Radical Realists April 14–July 21, 2019 West Building, Ground Floor Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of John Ruskin, the Gallery presents some 80 works—including many never exhibited publicly before—by American artists profoundly inspired by Ruskin’s call for artistic […]
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC Programs are free and open to the public unless ticket information is noted. Art Talks and Activities See Me at SAAM Wednesday, April 3, 2 p.m. See Me at SAAM is an interactive program designed to improve the well-being of individuals with dementia […]
Freedom Forum Announces Sale of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue to Johns Hopkins University
The following is a January 25, 2019 press release from the Newseum: Today, the Freedom Forum — the creator and primary funder of the Newseum — is announcing that it has recently entered into an agreement to sell the building in which the Newseum is located to Johns Hopkins University, a premier academic institution. The University will use […]
Smithsonian Statement on the Government Shutdown (Updated)
The following is a news release from the Smithsonian: UPDATED 1/25/19: Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will reopen at their regularly scheduled times Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 (Note the Renwick Gallery will reopen Feb. 2.) A complete list of hours can be found on the Smithsonian’s website. ————————– 1/2/19: “Due to the federal government […]
Federal Employees Receive Free Admission to Newseum During Shutdown
The Newseum is not affected by the current government shutdown and will remain open with normal business hours. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Federal employees can receive FREE admission during the government shutdown by showing their badge in person […]
New Ways of Planning a Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
No Passes Required Monday Through Friday Starting at 1 p.m. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will release advance timed-entry passes for March 2019 Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. ET. The museum will open with extended hours, 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 29. Starting in January 2019, […]
Celebrate the Holidays at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Festive Christmas Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Christmas past meets Christmas present at George Washington’s estate. From November 23 through December 31, visitors of all ages can tour the Mansion, watch 18th-century demonstrations, and hear stories of Christmases past from costumed characters. Special Events: Mount Vernon by Candlelight December 7 & 8, 5 p.m. […]