Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC Landmark Lecture Series 2023 Museum J.E.D.I. The Intersection of Museums & Social Justice Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join Omar Eaton-Martinez, host of the Museum J.E.D.I. podcast, to discuss bringing diversity and inclusion to museums. More information… Shopping Stories: Revealing the Lives […]
Washington DC Events
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Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Free Admission for George Washington’s BirthdayJoin us as we celebrate the birthday of the first president of the United States on Feb. 20 and Feb. 22. Admission tickets will be distributed on-site upon arrival; a limited number of tickets are available. More information… ————— George Washington Birthday […]
Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
Virtual and In-Person Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC Join us for upcoming virtual and in-person programs. Enjoy American art no matter where you are. Please see each program listing for details; registration is required via Eventbrite. Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. February […]
National Gallery of Art: At Home and In Person
The National Gallery of Art Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is always free. Passes are not required. Bring the whole family to explore exhibitions currently on view and grab coffee beverages from the newly redesigned Garden Café. Viewing from home? Enjoy a variety of virtual programs, including our newest talks. Daily Tours Return […]
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 Unknown Soldier. More information… Vietnam Veterans Memorial November 11 […]
International Spy Museum Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events SpyCast Baseball & Espionage Calling all Washington Nationals fans – in case you missed it, SpyCast, the Spy Museum’s podcast, put out a special episode featuring World Series Champion Ryan Zimmerman. Listen ——————— 16th Annual Parade of Trabants Saturday, November 5, 2022 Celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we’re hosting […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC Homecoming at President Lincoln’s Cottage September 17, 2022 During the Civil War, the Lincoln family called the Cottage home. On September 17, 2022, we welcome everyone to enjoy the grounds with a full day of racing and family fun at Homecoming! Highlights include our morning Freedom 5K race followed […]
Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture Uplifts Visitors’ Voices With September Programming The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates its sixth anniversary with a series of programming including the relaunch of the “Living History Community Curation” program, presented by the museum’s Robert F. Smith Family History Center for the […]
“Innovations in Flight” Event Returns to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will host its annual “Innovations in Flight Outdoor Aviation Display,” Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view over 50 vintage, modern and commercial aircraft that will fly in for the day and be on display outside the museum. Aircraft […]
Events at the National Children’s Museum
Let’s Celebrate! Drum roll please…National Children’s Museum is now open on Mondays! In other words, we are open 6 days a week, and right in time for summer fun! Kick off your week with us to make Monday a little less…Monday. What’s Happening June’s theme: electric circuitsIn June, we’re excited to dive into electric circuits! […]