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: Overlooked Thursday, May 16, 2019 […]
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Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Now on View Drawing in Tintoretto’s Venice Through June 9, 2019 West Building, Ground Floor In the first exhibition in 40 years to focus specifically on Tintoretto’s work as a draftsman, approximately 80 works offer new ideas about his source of inspiration, 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, May 1, 2 p.m. See Me at SAAM is an interactive program designed to improve the well-being of individuals with dementia […]
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 […]
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. […]
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC December Maker Mornings: Illuminate Every Saturday in December, 10 am During the darkest month of the year, brighten up your weekends at the Hirshhorn! Makers of all ages are welcome to join us at MAKER MORNINGS: Illuminate as we explore the exhibition Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: […]
Veterans Day Events in Washington DC
Veterans Day is a national holiday to honor Veterans of the armed forces of the United States. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery November 11 11:00 am Veterans Day wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns followed by a ceremony inside the Memorial Amphitheater, […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
2018 Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC February 19, 2018 marks ten years that President Lincoln’s Cottage has been open to the public. To celebrate a decade of ground-breaking programs that shed new light on the past and provide opportunities to take action today, President Lincoln’s Cottage will roll out a series of […]
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Now Available
Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington”, and live blues on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Visitors can bring a blanket and relax on the lawn as they sample […]