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, October 18, 2018
Noon
G St. Lobby
Join us to learn about the life of Belva Lockwood, the first woman lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court.
Conversation Circles
Friday, October 19, 2018
10 a.m.–noon
G St. Lobby
Practice English in small groups while learning more about American history through portraiture.
Open Studio Friday
October 19, 2018
1–5 p.m.
Education Center
Be creative with chalk pastels at this week’s Open Studio.
Portrait Discovery Kits
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
1–4 p.m.
Education Center
Pick up an activity kit that guides you through the museum to learn more about influential American citizens.
Portrait Story Days: Alexander Calder
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
1-4p.m.
Education Center
Listen to stories and create artworks inspired by Alexander Calder – one of the most important American sculptors of the 20th century.
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For more information on this museum, visit our National Portrait Gallery page.
I was reading about the events. Oh I wish I lived closer. The Discovery Kit and the small group work on teaching English and American History through portraits sound fascinating. I would love to learn more about these projects.