Asia After Dark | Smithsonian Solstice
Celebrate the longest day of the year with after-hours access to the museum, a DJ dance party, a cafe popup, and exclusive gallery tours and talks!
Dance the day and night away with a special guest DJ, to be announced soon. Meanwhile, experience our exhibitions in a new light with exclusive curator tours throughout the evening. Enjoy spotlight talks in our newly opened exhibition Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms. ScheduleDocent Spotlight Talks
4–7 p.m. Moongate Cafe Bar
5–9:30 p.m.
Plaza
Drinks available for purchase while supplies last, Special DJ Dance Party
6–9 p.m.
Plaza, Spotlight Talks with Curator Debra Diamond
5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Gallery 24, Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms, Curator Tours, 5 p.m.
Gallery 5-7, Japanese Art from the Collection with Curator Naoko Adachi, 6 p.m.
Gallery 25, Into the Waters with Curator Jan Stuart, Register in advance to get the best experience. Image: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution,…
Venue: Asian Art Museum, East Building. Asian Art Museum, West Building. Event Location: National Museum of Asian Art, Plaza. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989548933417?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Performances. Celebrations. After Five. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.