Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC 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 […]
The White House Announces Date and Ticket Lottery for the 2024 Easter Egg Roll
The following is a February 26, 2024 press release from the White House: Today, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are pleased to announce the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, continuing one of the oldest traditions in White House history. Additional information on this year’s theme, activities, and […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC Events A New Guided Tour Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place February 6 – April 21, 2024 Tues – Sun. A new installation curated in collaboration with descendants. Check out this rare opportunity to explore a historic house through the eyes of the […]
National Air and Space Museum Provides Update on Renovation Project
Museum Shares Names and Renderings of Final 12 Galleries To Open The following is a press release from the National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the names and estimated opening timeline for the final 12 galleries to open as part of the renovation of its building in […]
Building Stories Exhibition Opens at the National Building Museum
The following is a press release from the National Building Museum: WASHINGTON, D.C.–January 18, 2024—On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the National Building Museum opens its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories. Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and […]
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 the Smithsonian American Art Museum for upcoming in-person and virtual programs. Please see each program listing for details; registration details are available on our Calendar of Events. Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Winter […]
National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2024
The following is a press release from the National Park Service (NPS): WASHINGTON– During this festive season of joy and giving, the National Park Service presents the entrance fee-free dates for 2024. On these days, and throughout the year, all are invited to experience the magic and wonder of national parks. “National parks are places that […]
National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center Turns 20
To commemorate the Udvar-Hazy Center’s 20th anniversary, a celebration at the museum in Chantilly, Virginia, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be free and open to the public and offer a range of activities not available during a typical visit, such as the rare opportunity to […]
Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Mount Vernon by Candlelight Select Dates in Nov. & Dec., Starting Nov. 24, 2023 Join us for a candlelit guided tour and hear about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Learn how a young Colonel Washington and his family celebrated Christmas in a year of personal loss, growing […]
Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Afrofuturism and HBCUs Highlight October Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the “Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures” exhibition series in October. Throughout the month, visitors can participate in Afrofuturism-themed programs, activities […]