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 […]
National Fossil Hall To Reopen June 8 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will reopen its dinosaur and fossil hall Saturday, June 8, 2019. The 31,000-square-foot exhibition will feature an authentic Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton alongside more than 700 other fossil specimens, including mammals, reptiles, plants and insects—some never before displayed at the museum. The exhibition tells the story of 3.7 billion years of […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Opening Exhibition The Life of Animals in Japanese Art June 2–August 18, 2019 East Building Concourse From foxes and frogs to dragons and phoenixes, this exhibition takes an expansive look at the representation of animals across 17 centuries of Japanese art. Of the over 300 […]
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, June 5, 2 p.m. See Me at SAAM is an interactive program designed to improve the well-being of individuals with dementia […]
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 Conversation Circles Friday, May 31, 2019 10 a.m. […]
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 Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns followed by a […]
Washington, DC Metro Platform Reconstruction Information for Summer 2019
From Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority: Starting Saturday, May 25, 2019 the six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed for full platform reconstruction and major station improvements. To expedite construction and minimize customer inconvenience, the following stations will remain closed through Sunday, September 8, 2019. Braddock Rd […]
Cultural Tourism DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour, Saturday, May 4, 2019
50 EMBASSIES TO OPEN THEIR DOORS TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE AROUND THE WORLD EMBASSY TOUR Nearly 50 embassies will welcome the public in a cultural exchange like none other at the Around the World Embassy Tour. The event is part of Cultural TourismDC’s Passport DC, a month-long celebration of DC’s international diplomatic community. Visitors […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
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 […]
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 […]