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CANCELED - Book Signings: Richard Graham

2013-06-16T04:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12 – 5am

Categories: Shopping/Book Signing
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Venue: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Event Location: Outside Museum Store
Cost: Books available for sale in Museum Store

Natural History Museum Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators

2013-06-16T04:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Museum volunteer interpreters welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate exhibitions. Interpreters may be stationed in several of the following exhibitions at various times throughout the day, subject to interpreter availability:

The David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?

The Sant Ocean Hall

Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: Various exhibitions; ask at the museum's info desks for today's locations and schedules.
Continues: Repeats most days

Orientation Film: Who We Are

2013-06-16T04:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013

This unique, 13-minute, multimedia presentation transports visitors to the Arctic, the Northwest Coast, and the plateaus of Bolivia to reveal the diversity of contemporary Native life and to introduce themes and messages encountered throughout the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: Throughout the day; check at the museum's Welcome Desk for schedule

Note
- Hand-held translation devices are available in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish from staff who introduce the program.

Categories: Films
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: Lelawi Theater, 4th Level
Cost: Free; walk-in

IMAX Films and Planetarium Shows

2013-06-16T04:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013

At the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum on the Mall, and its Udvar-Hazy Center, enjoy IMAX films related to that museum's collections and research. IMAX is the ultimate film experience; specially designed screens that are several stories high produce some of the most stunning visual images recorded.

At the Air and Space Museum on the Mall, you can also enjoy planetarium shows that give the sensation of zooming through the cosmos, enveloped in color-saturated moving images and spine-tingling sound.

Categories: Films, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Special Smithsonian Event
Venue: Air and Space Museum, Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Natural History Museum
Event Location: Respective museum's IMAX Theater and Air and Space's Einstein Planetarium
Cost: See Purchase Tickets link.
Purchase Tickets: www.si.edu…
More info: www.si.edu…

Self-Guided Tour: Let’s Move! with Smithsonian Gardens

2013-06-16T04:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Explore Smithsonian Gardens through this scavenger hunt. Discover garden treasures while learning how gardening promotes healthy living. Follow directions found in the brochure or on signs in the gardens to text answers to the challenges or send us pictures of your exploration.

Part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Let’s Move! Museums and Gardens" initiative to educate families and communities about childhood fitness and healthy diet choices.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Smithsonian Gardens
Event Location: Smithsonian Gardens
Cost: Free; brochure available at most museum information desks or click here to download
Continues: Daily through October
More info: www.gardens.si.edu…

The Battle of Antietam All-Day Tour

2013-06-16T12:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 8am

On Sept. 17, 1862, more than 23,000 soldiers met death in the Maryland farmland of Antietam. Civil War historian Ed Bearss leads a tour to sites connected with this bloodiest battle of the war.

View more details

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: The Smithsonian Associates
Event Location: Departs from Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C St., SW, Fringe stop: I-270, Exit 6B at Best Western, Rockville (1251 W. Montgomery Ave.),
Cost: Click here to view prices
Purchase Tickets: smithsonianassociates.org…

Smithsonian Tours by Segway

2013-06-16T13:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 9am – 12pm

Experience a fun and unique way to learn about the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and the rich history of Washington, D.C. Short on time? Ask about our 1.5 hour tour.

Note: Riders must be 16 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Safety is our top priority; therefore, a product orientation is provided and a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Event Location: American History Museum, Mall Entrance
Cost: $79.00 per person, Groups can be accommodated and group rates are available, Call 202-384-8516 for questions and pricing
Purchase Tickets: www.segway.com…
Continues: Daily
More info: www.segway.com…

Special Members' Behind-the-Scenes Castle Tour

2013-06-16T13:45:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 9:45am

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Smithsonian? Our members often do. Did you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? Join us as one of our dynamic volunteer docents takes you on a tour to explore the highlights of the Smithsonian Castle. Here is your opportunity to discover the treasured stories revealed within James Smithson's crypt, the Great Hall, and the West Wing. There’s more! As a member, you will be led through some of our celebrated spaces that are not offered on the public tour, including the historic library, Regents’ Room, and Secretary’s Parlor! Come learn about the founding and early history of the Smithsonian; its original benefactor, James Smithson; and the incredible history and architecture of the Castle. We’ll see you at the Castle!

Year-Round:

Sun.: 9:45 AM

Note
- Tour subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Smithsonian Information Center
Venue: Smithsonian Castle
Event Location: Stop by information desk for tour starting location
Cost: For National Associates, Air & Space Associates, Smithsonian Associates, and Friends of the Smithsonian. Free, but registration required; register at the Castle information desk, CastleTours@si.edu, or 202-633-2987 (Monday-Friday). Pick up your tour pass at the Castle information desk. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour once it starts. Not a member yet? Sign up at the Castle information desk or join today at www.si.edu…

Ride Simulators

2013-06-16T14:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am

Ride Simulators: (ride approximately 5 min.)
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of four simulators. Experience the thrill of careening through an action-packed roller-coaster course or racing in futuristic high-speed hovercars. Choose your adventure: Cosmic Race, Bermuda Triangle, Solar Coaster, Grand Prix Raceway, Astro Canyon, or Glacier Run.

Note: Simulator accommodates up to 8 people per ride. Children must be 42 inches tall unless riding with an adult.

Year-Round:

Daily: Open same hours as museum

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Lower Level, across from the Stars and Stripes Cafe
Cost: Tickets always available for purchase at the entrance to the simulator gallery and may also be available at either Welcome desk., Admission Per Ride, - $7.00 per person, Payment Options:, - Cash, VISA, and MasterCard

Flight Simulators: Fly or Ride!

2013-06-16T14:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am

Ride Simulators: (approximately 5 min.)
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of two simulators. Choose your adventure: Ride aboard the Space Shuttle to the International Space Station or experience the thrill of a flight in both vintage and jet-age aircraft. Note: Ride Simulators accommodate up to 8 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 42 inches tall unless accompanied by an adult.
Interactive Flight Simulators: (approximately 6 min.)
Try to become a jet combat "ace" -- in an F-4 Phantom II -- as you pilot the simulator into 360-degree barrel rolls. Choose either pilot or gunner responsibilities. Note: Interactive Flight Simulators accommodates 1 to 2 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 48 inches tall.

Year-Round
Daily: Open same hours as museum

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum
Venue: Air and Space Museum
Event Location: West Wing, Gallery 103, Simulator Gallery
Cost: Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or at the Simulator Gallery., Admission Per Ride:, - Ride Simulator: $7.00 per person, - Interactive Flight Simulator: $8.00 per person, - Add a Simulator: $1.00 off with the purchase of an IMAX Theater or Planetarium ticket, - Groups: Discounts available; ask at the Box Office or at the Flight Simulators, - For reservations, call 202-633-4629 or 1-866-868-7774 (toll-free), Payment Options, - At Simulators: Cash, VISA, or MasterCard, - At IMAX and Planetarium Box Offices: Cash or major credit cards
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

Flight Simulators: SpaceWalk or Wings

2013-06-16T14:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am

Ride Simulators: (approximately 5 min.)
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of three ride simulators. Choose your adventure: Take a 3-D journey aboard the Space Shuttle to the International Space Station or experience the thrill of a flight in both vintage and jet-age aircraft. Note: Ride Simulators accommodate up to 8 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 42 inches tall unless accompanied by an adult.
Interactive Flight Simulators: (approximately 6 min.)
Try to become a jet combat "ace" -- in one of two F-4 Phantom II interactive flight simulators -- as you pilot your aircraft into 360-degree barrel rolls. Choose either pilot or gunner responsibilities. Note: Interactive Flight Simulators accommodates 1 to 2 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 48 inches tall.

Year-Round:
Daily: Open same hours as museum

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Venue: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Event Location: Main Level, near the simulators
Cost: Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or at the Simulator Gallery., Admission Per Ride:, - Ride Simulator: $7.00 per person, - Interactive Flight Simulator: $8.00 per person, - Add a Simulator: $1.00 off with the purchase of an IMAX Theater ticket, - Groups: Discounts available; ask at the Box Office or at the Flight Simulators, - For reservations, call 202-633-4629 or 1-866-868-7774 (toll-free), Payment Options:, - At Simulator: Cash, VISA, or MasterCard, - At Box Office: Cash or major credit cards
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

imagiNATIONS Activity Center

2013-06-16T14:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am – 5pm

Play an interactive skateboarding video game inspired by the sport’s popularity among Native youth. Test yourself at an interactive quiz show about Native American history and culture. Explore kid-friendly replicas of traditional Native homes, including an Amazonian stilt house adorned with photos by indigenous youth from the region. Learn about the diversity of tribal music with a variety of percussion instruments and try to match the rhythm and style of play at a playback station.

Group Reservations Required: Call 202-633-6644 (Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM) for details.

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: 3rd level
Cost: Free
More info: nmai.si.edu…

Butterfly Pavilion

2013-06-16T14:15:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:15am

Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located adjacent to Partners in Evolution, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world.

Regular Hours:

Daily: 10:15 AM-5:30 PM; last timed ticket at 5 PM.

Extended Hours through September 1, 2013:

Call 1-877-932-4629 (toll-free) or 202-633-4629.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution Exhibit, 2nd Floor, West
Cost: Tickets can be purchased in advance (see Purchase Tickets Web link below), or by phone at 202-633-4629 (IMAX) or 1-877-932-4629 (IMAX) (toll-free) (10 AM-5 PM), or in person on the day of your visit at the Butterfly Pavilion Box Office or at any Smithsonian IMAX Box Office. For more information about the hours of operation, timed entry policy, ticket prices, group rates, etc., visit the Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution Web site., Prices per ticket:, Adults $6, Seniors $5.50 (60+), Children $5 (2 to 12), Members $5 (available only by phone or at any box office), Tuesdays:, No charge, but free timed-entry tickets are required and are available only at the Butterfly Pavilion Box Office each Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purchase Tickets: purchase.tickets.com…
Related Exhibition: Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution
More info: www.butterflies.si.edu

Highlights Tours

2013-06-16T14:15:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:15am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Daily: 10:15 AM and 1 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
- Additional tours may be offered as announced; check at the Welcome Center.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at either Welcome desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Discovery Room

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am – 3:30pm

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room for families with children and students. The room features activities using real museum objects and artifacts that allow visitors to explore the natural world at their own pace, guided by their own interests and sense of wonder. Visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells, and minerals; use a microscope; try on costumes from around the world; and much more. Docents are available to assist and answer questions.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- For families with children and students. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Through September 1, 2013:
• Tues.- Sun.: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: 1st floor, East Wing, near African Voices

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30 – 10:50am

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Categories: Performances
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet in Flag Hall, 2nd floor, Center
Cost: Free; walk-in
More info: www.youtube.com…

Interactive Carts (10:30 am - 3:00 pm)

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am – 3pm

(for all ages) Docents stationed at carts help visitors get their hands on history and learn about the museum's collections. Activities include operating a cotton gin, peeking through a stereoscope, experiencing what it felt like to wear a corset, using a press to print a card, and copying a letter the way Jefferson did.

Year-Round:
• Available most days between 10:30 AM and 3 PM

Note
- Activity subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Location of carts vary; for location and schedule, check at either Welcome desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Spotlight Tours (10:30 am - 3:00 pm)

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am – 3pm

Docents offer a 15-minute overview of an exhibition or briefly discuss a favorite museum object.

Year-Round:
• Most days: Available between 10:30 AM and 3 PM

Notes
- Look for the "Docent on Duty" signs posted outside the exhibition entrances.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Locations vary; for location and schedule, check at the Welcome Center
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the Welcome Center.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum
Venue: Air and Space Museum
Event Location: Meet at tour desk
Cost: Free; walk-in
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

Exhibition Tour: Changing America

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am

Look for our friendly docent who gives a tour of Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963.

Through September 15, 2013:

Most Tuesdays: 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM
Most Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
4th Thursday of most months: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
Every other Friday: 1 PM, 3 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: African American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at the exhibition entrance, 2nd floor, East Wing
Related Exhibition: Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the tour desk.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Venue: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Event Location: Meet at tour desk
Cost: Free; walk-in
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

Castle Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T14:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30am

Did you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? Join us as one of our dynamic volunteer docents takes you on a tour to explore the highlights of the Smithsonian Castle. Come learn about the founding and early history of the Smithsonian; its original benefactor, James Smithson; and the incredible history and architecture of the Castle. Here is your opportunity to discover the treasured stories revealed within James Smithson's crypt, the Great Hall, and the West Wing. We’ll see you at the Castle!

Year-Round:

Sat.: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Sun.: 10:30 AM
Mon. and Fri.: 9:30 AM
Selected Tues.: Times as announced

Note
- Tour subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Smithsonian Information Center
Venue: Smithsonian Castle
Event Location: Meet at information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Akwatsire Storytelling Dance Troupe

2013-06-16T15:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11am

Akwatsire means “family” in the Mohawk language. Please join artist and storyteller Natasha Smoke Santiago (Akwesasne Mohawk) and her akwatsire as they share traditional stories through dances such as the Alligator Dance.

Seating is limited and first come, first served.

Time Detail: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Categories: Celebrations, Kids & Families, Performances
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, 3rd Level
Cost: Free
Continues: through Sunday, June 16

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2013-06-16T15:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11am

Look for our friendly docents who will give a tour of the related exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most Sat. and Sun.: 11 AM and 2 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: Meet at entrance to the Sant Ocean Hall, 1st Floor, just off the Rotunda
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall

Public Observatory Project (11 AM-3 PM)

2013-06-16T15:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11am – 3pm

(for all ages) Look through the 16-inch telescope to discover craters on the moon, spots on the sun (using safe solar filters), and other wonders of the universe. Participate in hands-on activities related to astronomy.

2-3 PM: Chat with astronomer Lauranne Lanz and ask her questions about her research on colliding galaxies and what it's like to be an astronomer. She is a Ph.D student at Harvard University.

June 2013:
• Most Tues. through Sun.: 11 AM-3 PM (weather permitting)

Notes
- Observatory programs may not be offered during cloudy or rainy weather; confirm at the museum's Welcome Center.
- Hours may change monthly.

Categories: Demonstrations, Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum
Venue: Air and Space Museum
Event Location: Observatory located outside on SE terrace near Independence Ave. & 4th St.; entrance only available from outside
Cost: Free; walk-in, Astronomy Chat may be postponed or moved in case of inclement weather; call 202-633-2517
Related Exhibition: Public Observatory Project (POP)
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

CANCELED - Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T15:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11am

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Postal Museum
Venue: Postal Museum
Event Location: Meet at the information desk, street level, near top of escalators to museum
Cost: Free

PROGRAM CHANGE: Hok-Noth-Da Story Time for Families

2013-06-16T15:15:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:15 – 11:45am

The 11:15 a.m. Hok-noth-da program will be replaced by the 11 a.m. Mohawk Storytelling Dance Troupe program in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center.

(For ages 4-8) People in all cultures have always told stories as a way to teach children. Come hear a Native staff member read stories by or about people from different Native communities throughout the Western Hemisphere. "Hok-noth-da" means "Did you hear?" in the Shawnee language.

June through August 2013:

Most Sun., Wed., and Fri: 11:15-11:45 AM

Note
- Subject to staff availability.
- Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, 3rd Level
Cost: Free; walk-in

Live Tarantula Feedings

2013-06-16T15:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:30am

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:

Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Categories: Demonstrations, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: O. Orkin Insect Zoo, 2nd floor, West
Cost: Free; walk-in
Related Exhibition: Insect Zoo, O. Orkin
More info: www.mnh.si.edu…

Historic Theater: Join the Student Sit-Ins at the Greensboro Lunch Counter

2013-06-16T15:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:30 – 11:50am

(for all ages) Meet a Civil Rights activist in 1960, just after the Greensboro student sit-in began. Take part in a training session based on an actual 1960s manual and prepare for your first sit-in. Would you have the courage to fight for justice during the Civil Rights movement? These 15- to 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Tuesdays-Sundays at 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Categories: Kids & Families, Performances
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at Greensboro Lunch Counter, 2nd Floor, East Wing
Cost: Free; walk-in
Related Exhibition: Landmark Object: Greensboro Lunch Counter and Race: Are We So Different? (on view at the Natural History Museum)
More info: www.youtube.com…

Highlights of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-16T15:45:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:45am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the gallery.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 11:45 AM and 2:15 PM

Most Sat. and Sun.: 11:45 AM and 3:15 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Exhibition Tour: Changing America

2013-06-16T16:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12pm

Look for our friendly docent who gives a tour of Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963.

Through September 15, 2013:

Most Tuesdays: 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM
Most Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
4th Thursday of most months: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
Every other Friday: 1 PM, 3 PM

Book Signings: Col. Wolfgang Samuel

2013-06-16T16:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12 – 5pm

Col. Wolfgang Samuel signs copies of his books American Raiders, Coming to Colorado, German Boy, Glory Days, I Always Wanted to Fly, The War of Our Childhood, and Watson's Whizzers.

Categories: Shopping/Book Signing
Sponsor: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Venue: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Event Location: Outside Museum Store
Cost: Books available for sale in Museum Store, Parking: $15 per car
Continues: Repeats most Saturdays and Sundays
More info: airandspace.si.edu…

Live Tarantula Feedings

2013-06-16T16:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:30pm

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:

Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Highlights of the American Art Museum

2013-06-16T16:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:30pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM

Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-16T16:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:30 – 12:50pm

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Smithsonian Tours by Segway

2013-06-16T16:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:30 – 3:30pm

Experience a fun and unique way to learn about the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and the rich history of Washington, D.C. Short on time? Ask about our 1.5 hour tour.

Note: Riders must be 16 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Safety is our top priority; therefore, a product orientation is provided and a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Event Location: American History Museum, Mall Entrance
Cost: $79.00 per person, Groups can be accommodated and group rates are available, Call 202-384-8516 for questions and pricing
Purchase Tickets: www.segway.com…
More info: www.segway.com…

Art Signs

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Art Signs programs are gallery talks in American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf visitors. Join us for a conversation presented by a volunteer ASL guide. For additional information on the program, email wilsoncl@si.edu.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free
More info: americanart.si.edu…

Akwatsire Storytelling Dance Troupe

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Akwatsire means “family” in the Mohawk language. Please join artist and storyteller Natasha Smoke Santiago (Akwesasne Mohawk) and her akwatsire as they share traditional stories through dances such as the Alligator Dance.

Seating is limited and first come, first served.

Time Detail: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Categories: Celebrations, Kids & Families, Performances
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, 3rd Level
Cost: Free
Continues: through Sunday, June 16

Highlights Tours

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1 – 2pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Daily: 10:15 AM and 1 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
- Additional tours may be offered as announced; check at the Welcome Center.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at either information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the Welcome Center.

CANCELED - Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Postal Museum
Venue: Postal Museum
Event Location: Meet at the information desk, street level, near top of escalators to museum
Cost: Free

The Genome Geek Is In: The Genome Zone

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1 – 4pm

Dr. Belen Hurle from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) talks with visitors about her work in comparative genomics.

Belen likes to think that she discovered a gene that contributes to our "sixth sense." With the help of computational tools, she traced the evolutionary story of an intriguing family of genes implicated in the sense of balance and perception of gravity, from mouse to frog to fish and even further back in evolutionary time. It is important to study the biology of balance because balance related falls account for half of accidental deaths in persons over 65, thousands of hip fractures and billions of dollars in medical expense every year. Detection of gravity is also a topic of interest in space flight research. Come see Belen to learn more!

Categories: Kids & Families, Lectures & Discussions
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: The Genome Zone, adjacent to Genome: Unlocking Life's Code, 2nd Floor
Cost: Free
Related Exhibition: Genome: Unlocking Life's Code

Exhibition Tour: Changing America

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who gives a tour of Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963.

Through September 15, 2013:

Most Tuesdays: 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM
Most Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
4th Thursday of most months: 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
Every other Friday: 1 PM, 3 PM

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.

Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Renwick Gallery
Venue: Renwick Gallery
Event Location: Meet in lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the tour desk.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2013-06-16T17:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:30pm

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:

Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art

2013-06-16T17:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:30 – 3:30pm

Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.

Year-Round:
• Friday through Sunday: 1:30 PM

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Join the Student Sit-Ins at the Greensboro Lunch Counter

2013-06-16T17:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:30 – 1:50pm

(for all ages) Meet a Civil Rights activist in 1960, just after the Greensboro student sit-in began. Take part in a training session based on an actual 1960s manual and prepare for your first sit-in. Would you have the courage to fight for justice during the Civil Rights movement? These 15- to 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Tuesdays-Sundays at 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Docent's Choice Tour of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-16T17:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1:30pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of one of the following: highlights of the museum, the America's Presidents exhibition, or one of the special exhibitions currently on view.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 1 PM and 3:30 PM

Most Sat. and Sun.: 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM

Notes
- On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, the tour may be offered in Spanish (depending upon demand).
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Portrait Story Days: John James Audubon

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2 – 5pm

(for ages 5 and up with adult) Drop in to listen to a story about a person who has influenced American history and culture and to create a special piece of art. Today, learn about artist John James Audubon (1785-1851), who painted the plants, animals, and birds of North America, and create a reverse foil “painting.”

Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151
Cost: Free; drop-in
Continues: Series continues selected Saturdays and Sundays

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2pm

Look for our friendly docents known as the Sant Ocean Hall Navigators who will give a tour of the the related exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most Sat. and Sun.: 11 AM and 2 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Natural History Museum
Venue: Natural History Museum
Event Location: Meet at entrance to The Sant Ocean Hall, 1st Floor, just off the Rotunda
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall

Vulgaria

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2pm

View the trailer.

Director Pang Ho-Cheung (Love in the Buff; Dreamhome) is behind this spectacularly raunchy send-up of the Hong Kong film industry. It stars funnyman Chapman To as a movie producer desperate to score a hit. Along the way, he secures backing from a crazed mainland gangster—but only after enduring a dinner of local "delicacies," including a family of fried mice, and agreeing to commit an unspeakable act with a mule. He then finds out firsthand why his starlet is named Popping Candy. Cantonese speakers will especially enjoy the rapid-fire obscene wordplay and playful jokes on the cultural differences between mainlanders and Hong Kongers, but the film’s atmosphere of good-humored dirty fun has universal appeal. Intended for mature audiences. Supplied by China Lion Distribution, Inc. (Dir.: Pang Ho-Cheung, Hong Kong, 2012, 92 min., Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles, D-Cinema)

Categories: Films
Sponsor: Freer and Sackler Galleries
Venue: Freer Gallery
Event Location: Meyer Auditorium
Cost: Free; walk-in.

Highlights of the American Art Museum

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM

Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2 – 2:20pm

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

ImaginAsia: Children's Toys?

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2pm

In One Man’s Search for Ancient China: The Paul Singer Collection, use an activity guide to explore the exhibition. Discover mysterious miniature objects created in China hundreds of years ago. In the classroom, make your own miniature clay person, animal, or object to take home.

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: Freer and Sackler Galleries
Venue: Sackler Gallery
Event Location: Sublevel 2
Cost: Free; walk-in.
Related Exhibition: One Man's Search for Ancient China: The Paul Singer Collection

Highlights Tour

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2 – 3pm

Join a cultural interpreter for a general overview of the museum's history, landscape, building, exhibitions, and other points of interest.

June through August 2013:

Most Sun., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.: 2-3 PM

Note
- Subject to cultural interpreter availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: Potomac Atrium, 1st Level
Cost: Free; walk-in

Portrait Discovery Kit Activity

2013-06-16T18:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 2 – 5pm

(for families with children ages 5 and up) Are you looking for a new way to visit the National Portrait Gallery with family and friends? Borrow a Portrait Discovery Kit – a self-guided, interactive, and imaginative way to learn more about the "sitters" (people in the portraits) and their contributions to American history. The kit includes seek-and-find cards, self-portrait pads, portrait detective and historian guides, and a compare-and-contrast activity using a doll. A museum educator explains how to use the kit before sending you to explore the galleries.

Image: Martin Luther King, Jr. / Boris Chaliapin / Watercolor and pencil on board, 1957

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Borrow a kit from the Education Center, Room E151, 1st Floor, South
Cost: Free; kits available on a first-come, first-served basis, Note: To borrow a kit, adult must leave cell phone number and e-mail address. Kits must be returned by 5 PM.
Continues: Repeats selected Saturdays and Sundays through June

Historic Theater: Join the Student Sit-Ins at the Greensboro Lunch Counter

2013-06-16T19:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 3 – 3:20pm

(for all ages) Meet a Civil Rights activist in 1960, just after the Greensboro student sit-in began. Take part in a training session based on an actual 1960s manual and prepare for your first sit-in. Would you have the courage to fight for justice during the Civil Rights movement? These 15- to 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Tuesdays-Sundays at 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Interactive Cart: Dolls

2013-06-16T19:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 3 – 4pm

Learn how dolls have served as both toys and teaching tools for Native communities.

June through August 2013:

Most Sun., Tues., and Fri.: 3-4 PM

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: Sealaska Gallery, Level 2
Related Exhibition: Grand Procession: Dolls from the Charles and Valerie Diker Collection

Highlights of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-16T19:15:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 3:15pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the gallery.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 11:45 AM and 2:15 PM

Most Sat. and Sun.: 11:45 AM and 3:15 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-16T19:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 3:30 – 3:50pm

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum

2013-06-16T20:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the special exhibition, Nam June Paik: Global Visionary.

Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.

Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in
Related Exhibition: Nam June Paik: Global Visionary

Smithsonian Tours by Segway

2013-06-16T20:00:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4 – 7pm

Experience a fun and unique way to learn about the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and the rich history of Washington, D.C. Short on time? Ask about our 1.5 hour tour.

Note: Riders must be 16 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Safety is our top priority; therefore, a product orientation is provided and a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Event Location: American History Museum, Mall Entrance
Cost: $79.00 per person, Groups can be accommodated and group rates are available, Call 202-384-8516 for questions and pricing
Purchase Tickets: www.segway.com…
Continues: Daily
More info: www.segway.com…

Historic Theater: Join the Student Sit-Ins at the Greensboro Lunch Counter

2013-06-16T20:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4:30 – 4:50pm

(for all ages) Meet a Civil Rights activist in 1960, just after the Greensboro student sit-in began. Take part in a training session based on an actual 1960s manual and prepare for your first sit-in. Would you have the courage to fight for justice during the Civil Rights movement? These 15- to 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Tuesdays-Sundays at 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Docent's Choice Tour of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-16T20:30:00Z

Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4:30pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of one of the following: highlights of the museum, the America's Presidents exhibition, or one of the special exhibitions currently on view.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 1 PM and 3:30 PM

Most Sat. and Sun.: 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM

Note
- On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, the 1:30 PM tour may be offered in Spanish (depending upon demand).
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Natural History Museum Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators

2013-06-17T04:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013

Museum volunteer interpreters welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate exhibitions. Interpreters may be stationed in several of the following exhibitions at various times throughout the day, subject to interpreter availability:

The David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?

The Sant Ocean Hall

Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Orientation Film: Who We Are

2013-06-17T04:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013

This unique, 13-minute, multimedia presentation transports visitors to the Arctic, the Northwest Coast, and the plateaus of Bolivia to reveal the diversity of contemporary Native life and to introduce themes and messages encountered throughout the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: Throughout the day; check at the museum's Welcome Desk for schedule

Note
- Hand-held translation devices are available in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish from staff who introduce the program.

Categories: Films
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: Lelawi Theater, 4th Level
Cost: Free; walk-in

IMAX Films and Planetarium Shows

2013-06-17T04:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013

At the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum on the Mall, and its Udvar-Hazy Center, enjoy IMAX films related to that museum's collections and research. IMAX is the ultimate film experience; specially designed screens that are several stories high produce some of the most stunning visual images recorded.

At the Air and Space Museum on the Mall, you can also enjoy planetarium shows that give the sensation of zooming through the cosmos, enveloped in color-saturated moving images and spine-tingling sound.

Categories: Films, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Special Smithsonian Event
Venue: Air and Space Museum, Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Natural History Museum
Event Location: Respective museum's IMAX Theater and Air and Space's Einstein Planetarium
Cost: See Purchase Tickets link.
Purchase Tickets: www.si.edu…
More info: www.si.edu…

Self-Guided Tour: Let’s Move! with Smithsonian Gardens

2013-06-17T04:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013

Explore Smithsonian Gardens through this scavenger hunt. Discover garden treasures while learning how gardening promotes healthy living. Follow directions found in the brochure or on signs in the gardens to text answers to the challenges or send us pictures of your exploration.

Part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Let’s Move! Museums and Gardens" initiative to educate families and communities about childhood fitness and healthy diet choices.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
Sponsor: Smithsonian Gardens
Event Location: Smithsonian Gardens
Cost: Free; brochure available at most museum information desks or click here to download
Continues: Daily through October
More info: www.gardens.si.edu…

Smithsonian Tours by Segway

2013-06-17T13:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 9am – 12pm

Experience a fun and unique way to learn about the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and the rich history of Washington, D.C. Short on time? Ask about our 1.5 hour tour.

Note: Riders must be 16 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Safety is our top priority; therefore, a product orientation is provided and a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Event Location: American History Museum, Mall Entrance
Cost: $79.00 per person, Groups can be accommodated and group rates are available, Call 202-384-8516 for questions and pricing
Purchase Tickets: www.segway.com…
Continues: Daily
More info: www.segway.com…

Castle Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T13:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30am

Did you know that the Castle is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building? Join us as one of our dynamic volunteer docents takes you on a tour to explore the highlights of the Smithsonian Castle. Come learn about the founding and early history of the Smithsonian; its original benefactor, James Smithson; and the incredible history and architecture of the Castle. Here is your opportunity to discover the treasured stories revealed within James Smithson's crypt, the Great Hall, and the West Wing. We’ll see you at the Castle!

Year-Round:

Mon. and Fri.: 9:30 AM

Sat.: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM

Sun.: 10:30 AM

Selected Tues.: Times as announced

Note
- Tour subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Smithsonian Information Center
Venue: Smithsonian Castle
Event Location: Meet at information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Landscape Painting at Brookside Gardens 4-Session Daytime Course

2013-06-17T13:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30am

Beautiful landscapes, fountains, and flowers provide inspiration for painters in this intensive morning course held at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual experimentation, students explore a variety of painting and drawing techniques, composition, and perspective.

View more details

Categories: Workshops
Sponsor: The Smithsonian Associates
Event Location: Brookside Gardens, LOCATION MAP WILL BE AVAILABLE, ON OUR WEBSITE.
Cost: Click here to view prices
Purchase Tickets: smithsonianassociates.org…

Ride Simulators

2013-06-17T14:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10am

Daily: Open same hours as museum

Flight Simulators: Fly or Ride!

2013-06-17T14:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10am

Ride Simulators: (approximately 5 min.)
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of two simulators. Choose your adventure: Ride aboard the Space Shuttle to the International Space Station or experience the thrill of a flight in both vintage and jet-age aircraft. Note: Ride Simulators accommodate up to 8 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 42 inches tall unless accompanied by an adult.
Interactive Flight Simulators: (approximately 6 min.)
Try to become a jet combat "ace" -- in an F-4 Phantom II -- as you pilot the simulator into 360-degree barrel rolls. Choose either pilot or gunner responsibilities. Note: Interactive Flight Simulators accommodates 1 to 2 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 48 inches tall.

Year-Round
Daily: Open same hours as museum

Flight Simulators: SpaceWalk or Wings

2013-06-17T14:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10am

Ride Simulators: (approximately 5 min.)
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of three ride simulators. Choose your adventure: Take a 3-D journey aboard the Space Shuttle to the International Space Station or experience the thrill of a flight in both vintage and jet-age aircraft. Note: Ride Simulators accommodate up to 8 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 42 inches tall unless accompanied by an adult.
Interactive Flight Simulators: (approximately 6 min.)
Try to become a jet combat "ace" -- in one of two F-4 Phantom II interactive flight simulators -- as you pilot your aircraft into 360-degree barrel rolls. Choose either pilot or gunner responsibilities. Note: Interactive Flight Simulators accommodates 1 to 2 people per ride. For safety reasons, children must be 48 inches tall.

Year-Round:
Daily: Open same hours as museum

imagiNATIONS Activity Center

2013-06-17T14:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10am – 1pm

Play an interactive skateboarding video game inspired by the sport’s popularity among Native youth. Test yourself at an interactive quiz show about Native American history and culture. Explore kid-friendly replicas of traditional Native homes, including an Amazonian stilt house adorned with photos by indigenous youth from the region. Learn about the diversity of tribal music with a variety of percussion instruments and try to match the rhythm and style of play at a playback station.

Categories: Kids & Families
Sponsor: American Indian Museum
Venue: American Indian Museum
Event Location: 3rd level
Cost: Free
More info: nmai.si.edu…

Butterfly Pavilion

2013-06-17T14:15:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:15am

Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located adjacent to Partners in Evolution, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world.

Regular Hours:

Daily: 10:15 AM-5:30 PM; last timed ticket at 5 PM.

Extended Hours through September 1, 2013:

Call 1-877-932-4629 (toll-free) or 202-633-4629.

Highlights Tours

2013-06-17T14:15:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:15am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Daily: 10:15 AM and 1 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
- Additional tours may be offered as announced; check at the Welcome Center.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at either Welcome desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30 – 10:50am

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Interactive Carts (10:30 am - 3:00 pm)

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30am – 3pm

(for all ages) Docents stationed at carts help visitors get their hands on history and learn about the museum's collections. Activities include operating a cotton gin, peeking through a stereoscope, experiencing what it felt like to wear a corset, using a press to print a card, and copying a letter the way Jefferson did.

Year-Round:
• Available most days between 10:30 AM and 3 PM

Note
- Activity subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Location of carts vary; for location and schedule, check at either Welcome desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Spotlight Tours (10:30 am - 3:00 pm)

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30am – 3pm

Docents offer a 15-minute overview of an exhibition or briefly discuss a favorite museum object.

Year-Round:
• Most days: Available between 10:30 AM and 3 PM

Notes
- Look for the "Docent on Duty" signs posted outside the exhibition entrances.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Locations vary; for location and schedule, check at the Welcome Center
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the Welcome Center.

Conversation Table

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30am – 2pm

Feel free to stop by and ask questions, or strike a conversation with a museum volunteer!

Note
- Conversation Table subject to volunteer availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Postal Museum
Venue: Postal Museum
Event Location: Museum Atrium
Cost: Free

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T14:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:30am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the tour desk.

Historic Theater: Love on the Range

2013-06-17T15:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 11 – 11:20am

(for all ages) Join Nat Love, a cattle driver of the American West, before he sets out on the trail with the herd. Would you make a decent cowhand: reading brands, rounding up steers, fighting off rustlers, and delivering your longhorns on time and with few losses? Discuss the buckaroo lifestyle with this historical African-American cowboy on the First Floor East.

June 2013:

Most Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:00 am and 2:30pm
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Categories: Performances
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: 1 East
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T15:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 11am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Most days: 11 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Self-Guided Highlights Tours
- Brochures, which include a floor plan and information about the museum's exhibitions, are available in a kiosk at the bottom of the escalators at the entrance to the museum.
- A copy of the self-guided tour brochure can also be downloaded here: Download Self-guided Tour Brochure (PDF)

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Postal Museum
Venue: Postal Museum
Event Location: Meet at the information desk, street level, near top of escalators to museum
Cost: Free

Highlights of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-17T15:45:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 11:45am

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the gallery.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 11:45 AM and 2:15 PM

Most Sat. and Sun.: 11:45 AM and 3:15 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Hirshhorn Museum Spotlight Tours (12 Noon-4 PM)

2013-06-17T16:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12 – 4pm

Our friendly docents are stationed at the information desk for a casual conversation or an impromptu 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Mon.-Fri.: Available between 12 Noon and 4 PM

Note
- No tours on federal holidays.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum
Event Location: At the information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T16:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12pm

This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.

Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Renwick Gallery
Venue: Renwick Gallery
Event Location: Meet in lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights of the American Art Museum

2013-06-17T16:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:30pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM

Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-17T16:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:30 – 12:50pm

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.

Smithsonian Tours by Segway

2013-06-17T16:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:30 – 3:30pm

Experience a fun and unique way to learn about the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and the rich history of Washington, D.C. Short on time? Ask about our 1.5 hour tour.

Note: Riders must be 16 years of age or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Safety is our top priority; therefore, a product orientation is provided and a helmet must be worn for the entire duration of the tour.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Event Location: American History Museum, Mall Entrance
Cost: $79.00 per person, Groups can be accommodated and group rates are available, Call 202-384-8516 for questions and pricing
Purchase Tickets: www.segway.com…
More info: www.segway.com…

Hirshhorn Museum Highlights Tours

2013-06-17T16:30:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:30pm

Look for our friendly docent who gives a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most Mon.-Thurs.: 12:30 PM
• Most Fri.: 3 PM

Note
- No tours on federal holidays.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum
Event Location: Meet at the information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tours

2013-06-17T17:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1 – 2pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Daily: 10:15 AM and 1 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
- Additional tours may be offered as announced; check at the Welcome Center.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American History Museum
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: Meet at either information desk
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T17:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the Welcome Center.

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T17:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Most days: 11 AM and 1 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.

Self-Guided Highlights Tours
- Brochures, which include a floor plan and information about the museum's exhibitions, are available in a kiosk at the bottom of the escalators at the entrance to the museum.
- A copy of the self-guided tour brochure can also be downloaded here: Download Self-guided Tour Brochure (PDF)

Highlights Tour

2013-06-17T17:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:

Daily: 10:30 AM and 1 PM

Note
- Additional tours may be offered as posted at the tour desk.

Docent's Choice Tour of the Portrait Gallery

2013-06-17T17:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of one of the following: highlights of the museum, the America's Presidents exhibition, or one of the special exhibitions currently on view.

Year-Round:

Most Mon.-Fri.: 1 PM and 3:30 PM

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: Portrait Gallery
Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Highlights of the American Art Museum

2013-06-17T18:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 2pm

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM

Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Sponsor: American Art Museum
Venue: American Art Museum
Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby
Cost: Free; walk-in

Historic Theater: Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

2013-06-17T18:00:00Z

Monday, June 17, 2013, 2 – 2:20pm

(for all ages) Meet Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner in 1813. Help her assemble the huge garrison flag and learn about its history. These 20-minute performances reveal the people behind the objects on view and the emotion in their stories.

June 2013:

Most Sundays - Thursdays at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Please check listings for the day of your visit.