THE GALLERY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED On Saturday, November 21, the Gallery temporarily closed to the public out of an abundance of caution and in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region and across the nation. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will notify you as soon as we can […]
Tudor Place Reopens Its Doors
The following is a news release from Tudor Place: Washington, DC — Tudor Place reopens the Historic House & Garden on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Saturday, April 10. A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place shares the stories of multiple generations of Martha Washington’s descendants and […]
Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates National Jazz Appreciation and Poetry Month in April The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month and Poetry Month in April with special digital offerings highlighting African Americans’ contributions to today’s jazz and poetry landscape. Five celebrated African American poets are highlighted: Lucille Clifton, Sarah […]
The Spy Museum Launches a Limited-Run Pop Up Exhibit of Extraordinary Codebreaking Artifacts
First of their kind, One-of-a-kind, Breakthrough Items on Loan from NSA’s National Cryptologic Museum The International Spy Museum (SPY) launches a mini pop-up exhibit, Codes, Ciphers, & Mysteries: NSA Treasures Tell Their Secrets, from April 5 through May 31 to showcase a select trove of key artifacts used for codemaking, codebreaking, and secure communications. The 13 historic […]
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 […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Announces Children’s Booklet Series and Weekly Children’s Programs
Inspired by its children’s book A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a new activity booklet series designed for infants, toddlers and early learners. The Joyful ABC Activity Booklet series provides caregivers and educators with guides to support children’s positive identity development while […]
Metro Announces Travel Alternatives During Summer Platform Reconstruction Work
The following is a March 22, 2021 news release from Metro: Metro today announced free shuttle bus service and other travel alternatives to help customers begin planning for this summer’s closure of four Green and Yellow line stations scheduled for reconstruction. Starting Saturday, May 29 through Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Prince George’s […]
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden: Events, Online Resources, Garden Visits
Tudor Place looks forward to welcoming you back to the historic house and garden later this spring. Reopening details will be posted here. In the meantime, take a virtual tour. Hear from Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon and her great-grandson Armistead Peter 3rd In Their Words. Upcoming Events Tudor Nights: Women’s Work — The Preservation of Tudor Place Thursday, […]
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 Secret History of […]
National Air and Space Museum Celebrates Perseverance Landing
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will host programming and offer a variety of resources and expertise to coincide with the landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars, Thursday, Feb. 18. The museum’s scientists are involved in a number of Mars research missions with NASA and will share their insights on this current endeavor. […]