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: 3 in 30
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Noon
G St Lobby
Join a thirty-minute tour that explores three recently acquired portraits: Christy Turlington, Luis Jiménez, and Henrietta Lacks.
Conversation Circles
Friday, October 12, 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 12, 2018
1–5 p.m.
Education Center
Attention dog-lovers: learn how to create a portrait of your favorite pup this week at Open Studio.
Portrait Discovery Kits
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 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: Sonia Sotomayor
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
1–4 p.m.
Education Center
Listen to stories and create artworks inspired by Sonia Sotomayor.
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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.