National Portrait Gallery

First Thursdays: Come Look with Us

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 – 6:15 pm

Wind down after work with the National Portrait Gallery’s educators as they share their favorite portraits with you. Participants will enjoy close looking and engaging in conversations about artworks in the galleries.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: G Street Lobby
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: After Five, Gallery Talks & Tours
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Art Studio

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Art Studio

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Portrait Gallery Kids

Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and each other.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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The Outwin 2025 tour with Smithsonian Gardens

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Calling all art lovers and green thumbs! Join a National Portrait Gallery educator and a Smithsonian Gardens horticulturist on a special tour through the exhibition The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today. We will highlight the use of plants as symbols and settings in contemporary portraiture and discuss the characteristics and special care of the indoor plants featured in the exhibition. This Smithsonian collaboration focuses on the beauty of nature – on canvas and in real life.

Event Location: G Street Lobby
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: After Five, Gallery Talks & Tours
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Art Studio

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Art Studio

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Curator Tours

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2 – 3 pm

Join the National Portrait Gallery for gallery talks and tours with our wonderful curators! Experience current and newly opened exhibitions and learn more about works from our permanent collection. These Sunday afternoon tours will focus on “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today.”

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: G Street Lobby
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Films
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Portrait Gallery Kids

Monday, June 15, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and each other.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Analog Nights

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5 – 7 pm

Slow down, unwind, and take a break from doomscrolling with a screen-free night of creativity and community at the Portrait Gallery. Bring your favorite analog hobby and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Kogod Courtyard. Need inspiration? Think needlepoint, knitting, sketching, watercolor, junk journaling, mahjong, and more. Each Analog Night will feature a spotlight activity inspired by the Portrait Gallery’s collection. Come solo or with friends! For ages 18+.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Kogod Courtyard
Cost: Free. Registration Encouraged.
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Categories: Workshops
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Wellness Wednesdays

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 8 – 9 am

Join the Portrait Gallery and wellness expert Aparna Sadananda for mindfulness programs inspired by the Portrait Gallery’s collection. On the first Wednesday of each month, join us for an artful meditation, where we will practice slow looking and experience portraiture through breath and slow movement. On the third Wednesday of each month, join us for a wellness program that inspires the senses and includes sound baths and musical meditation. These programs are for ages 18+ and are suitable for all skill levels. No experience is necessary.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: G Street Lobby
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Workshops
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Chalk the Block with Ground Shift Studio

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3 – 6 pm

Join the Portrait Gallery and Ground Shift Studios for a fun-filled afternoon chalk-in. Open to participants of all ages, this program celebrates the 250th of America's founding! Families, friends, and art lovers alike are invited to gather on the F Street sidewalk in front of the National Portrait Gallery for some colorful summer fun.
Enjoy interactive chalk games, create your own chalk portraits, and soak in the lively atmosphere alongside special guest, the DowntownDC BID.

Afterward, join us in the museum for more chalk fun and Smithsonian American Art's Take 5: Jazz at SAAM concert series!

Event Location: F Street
Cost: Free. Registration Encouraged.
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Categories: Kids & Families
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Art Studio

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Art Studio

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Community Futures Week

Monday, June 22, 2026, 10 am – 3:30 pm

Calling all teens! The National Portrait Gallery will host a four-day camp during the Civic Season, which runs from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July. Teens will explore their role in shaping the future for themselves and their community through art, discussions and interactive activities. Participants can connect with peers and dive into thought-provoking art making to explore what lies ahead in their lives and careers. Participants will also meet with museum staff to learn about career paths in the museum. Free and open to teens entering 9th–12th grades; lunch will be provided.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Portrait Gallery Kids

Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and each other.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Community Futures Week

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10 am – 3:30 pm

Calling all teens! The National Portrait Gallery will host a four-day camp during the Civic Season, which runs from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July. Teens will explore their role in shaping the future for themselves and their community through art, discussions and interactive activities. Participants can connect with peers and dive into thought-provoking art making to explore what lies ahead in their lives and careers. Participants will also meet with museum staff to learn about career paths in the museum. Free and open to teens entering 9th–12th grades; lunch will be provided.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Great Hall Story Time

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Join us in the Portrait Gallery’s historic Great Hall for an interactive story time that gets us up close and personal with art! Together we will look closely at portraits and read stories as we learn more about the people who have shaped history.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Great Hall
Cost: Free. No registration required.
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Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
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Community Futures Week

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10 am – 3:30 pm

Calling all teens! The National Portrait Gallery will host a four-day camp during the Civic Season, which runs from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July. Teens will explore their role in shaping the future for themselves and their community through art, discussions and interactive activities. Participants can connect with peers and dive into thought-provoking art making to explore what lies ahead in their lives and careers. Participants will also meet with museum staff to learn about career paths in the museum. Free and open to teens entering 9th–12th grades; lunch will be provided.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Community Futures Week

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10 am – 3:30 pm

Calling all teens! The National Portrait Gallery will host a four-day camp during the Civic Season, which runs from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July. Teens will explore their role in shaping the future for themselves and their community through art, discussions and interactive activities. Participants can connect with peers and dive into thought-provoking art making to explore what lies ahead in their lives and careers. Participants will also meet with museum staff to learn about career paths in the museum. Free and open to teens entering 9th–12th grades; lunch will be provided.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5 – 7 pm

Join the Portrait Gallery and Reading Rhythms for a reading party designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite folks to bring any book they want while we facilitate silent reading periods, one-on-one breakouts, and group discussions about the art that everyone is engaging with. This adult program unites a community of readers to learn together and experience art with curated music.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Great Hall
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
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Categories: After Five
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Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12 – 1 pm

Portrait Signs is a Deaf-led tour in American Sign Language that explores a variety of topics related to portraiture, history and biography, focusing on works from the museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collection

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: G Street Lobby
Cost: Free. Registration Encouraged.
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Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours
Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program
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Art Studio

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Art Studio

Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1 – 4 pm

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist, who will lead specialized workshops and share their expertise. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops, please check the Portrait Gallery’s Eventbrite page.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Portrait Gallery Kids

Monday, June 29, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and each other.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Education Center, E151
Cost: Free. No Registration Required.
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Categories: Kids & Families, Workshops
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Great Hall Story Time

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Join us in the Portrait Gallery’s historic Great Hall for an interactive story time that gets us up close and personal with art! Together we will look closely at portraits and read stories as we learn more about the people who have shaped history.

Venue: Portrait Gallery
Event Location: Great Hall
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Get Tickets/Register: www.eventbrite.com…
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families
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