The National Gallery of Art is Open! As of July 12, you no longer need passes to visit the National Gallery, and our daily hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to explore two exhibitions currently on view and grab coffee beverages from the newly redesigned Garden Café or our three other dining locations. Pick […]
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden: Events, Online Resources, Garden Visits
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is Open Again, Welcome Back! Saturdays & Sundays, Noon to 4 p.m.Reserve Free TicketsCalendar of Events Upcoming Events Attention all Daisy, Brownie & Girl ScoutsCheck the calendar for adventure activities & earn badges. Next up: Daisies: Garden Explorers. July 24, 202110:00 am – 11:30 amIndividuals and troops are invited on an exciting […]
Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Book Discussion With Former Xerox CEO Ursula M. Burns Headlines July Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is offering a variety of midsummer virtual public programming in July. A book discussion with Ursula M. Burns, the first Black woman to be […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Observes Juneteenth With All-Day Virtual Programming
New Digital Resources Now Available To Mark Freedom Day The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is hosting a day of events exploring African American cultural traditions to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday marking the day—June 19, 1865—that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and freed enslaved African Americans there some two […]
International Spy Museum Upcoming Events
The International Spy Museum is Open New safety measures are in place including capacity limitations, social distancing guidelines, mask requirements, and enhanced cleaning protocols. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. More information… The International Spy Museum in Washington, DC is also offering online events. Will you choose to accept a mission? Upcoming Events Virtual Members-Only Tour […]
National Air and Space Museum Welcomes Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter
Now on View in Restoration Hangar After Traveling From a Galaxy Far, Far Away The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will display an X-wing Starfighter in the newly renovated building on the National Mall starting late next year. The full-sized vehicle, with a wingspan of 37 feet, appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and is […]
Smithsonian To Fully Reopen Museums
10 Museums in Washington, D.C., and New York City To Open Between June 10 and Aug. 27 The Smithsonian will reopen 10 of its museums throughout the summer, marking a full reopening of the Smithsonian since closing to the public in March 2020. These locations will open on a staggered schedule from June through August. […]
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 […]
Memorial Day Events in Washington DC
Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor the service of our military men and women, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery At 10 a.m., the U.S. Army Military District of […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture To Reopen Friday, May 14
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will reopen to the public Friday, May 14. Beginning Friday, May 7, visitors can reserve passes online at nmaahc.si.edu/passes or by phone at 1-800-514-3849. NMAAHC requires a free timed-entry pass for each visitor. Walk-up visitors cannot be accommodated during the museum’s initial reopening phase. “After a year of […]