National Portrait Gallery Events Calendar

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Drawn to Figures

One-Time Events Join us for a sketching session in our galleries! Create, connect and sketch with fellow artists while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collection. Open to all skill levels, ages 18 and up. All materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own sketchbook. Venue: Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-drawn-to-figures-tickets-1977612892397?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Analog Nights

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/analog-nights-tickets-1982549304338?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. After Five. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-713964475967?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Artist Talk with Gloriann Sacha Antonetty Lebrón & Juan Pablo Vizcaíno

One-Time Events Join us for an artist talk with the 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition’s People’s Choice Award winners, Gloriann Sacha Antonetty Lebrón and Juan Pablo Vizcaíno Cortijo, exploring their vibrant 12-channel video, Hebras y Vejigantes. Hebras y Vejigantes shows the tradition of vejigante mask carving from the Puerto Rican town of Loíza, which has a large population of descendants of free Black people and maroons who escaped enslavement during the Spanish colonial era. Against a soundtrack of flutes and bomba drumming, 13 individuals dressed in kente cloth and African wax prints stand tall while expressing themselves in ways that honor their Afro-Caribbean heritage, from braiding hair and spinning records to reading and dancing. Each activity takes place as Antonetty-Lebrón recites an ode to Black hair and Vizcaíno carves masks for the individuals in the video. Venue: Portrait Gallery. Event Location: F St Lobby. Cost: Free—registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-with-gloriann-sacha-antonetty-lebron-juan-pablo-vizcaino-tickets-1993698721545?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, August 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, August 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

CANCELLED - Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

CANCELLED - Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

CANCELLED - Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Sunday, August 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

CANCELLED - Curator Tour of "Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900"

One-Time Events In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation, curator Robyn Asleson will discuss two additions to the museum’s “Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900” exhibition: a freshly conserved diorama depicting the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a new Revolutionary War–era gallery titled “Independence: 1770–1783.”. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Categories: After Five. Sunday, August 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portrait-gallery-reading-rhythms-tickets-1985367092418?aff=erelexpmlt. Categories: After Five. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Artist Talk with Rupy C. Tut

One-Time Events Join us for an artist talk with 2025 Outwin Portrait Competition finalist Rupy Tut. This talk will focus on the painting Portrait of a Woman. Trained in eighteenth-century traditional Indian painting, the artist grinds her own pigments, burnishes paper and uses handmade brushes. Tut’s labor-intensive practice is on display with each delicately painted leaf, eye, or whirlpool. Venue: Portrait Gallery. Event Location: 2nd Floor, The Outwin 2025. Cost: Free—registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-with-rupy-tut-tickets-1993696096694?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, August 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Analog Nights

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/analog-nights-tickets-1982549304338?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. After Five. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen (Lincoln)

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for a film series exploring the legacy of the phrase “all men are created equal” on screen. In the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, generations of Americans have been inspired by this powerful expression of the nation’s founding ideals. Through the stories of figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Harvey Milk, discover how Thomas Jefferson’s famous words have served as a rallying cry in the ongoing struggle for equality. Screenings include: Lincoln (2012) Directed by Steven Spielberg, this gritty historical drama follows Abraham Lincoln (played by Daniel Day Lewis) in the tumultuous final four months of his life. As the Civil War rages on, Lincoln works tirelessly to end the war, abolish slavery and unite the country. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/created-equal-an-american-ideal-on-screen-tickets-1995767984767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Films. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, September 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-713964475967?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, September 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, September 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portrait-gallery-reading-rhythms-tickets-1985367092418?aff=erelexpmlt. Categories: After Five. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Public Curator Tour: In Celebration of Our Hispanic Heritage

One-Time Events In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Taína Caragol, Senior Curator of Painting and Sculpture, will explore portraits that showcase the contributions of the Latino community to U.S. history and culture. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curator-tour-in-celebration-of-our-hispanic-heritage-tickets-1995776030833?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Special Edition – First Thursdays: Come Look with Us

One-Time Events Wind down after work with educators from the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum as they share their favorite portraits. Participants will enjoy close looking and engage in conversations about artworks on view that highlight women. Venue: Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-edition-first-thursdays-come-look-with-us-tickets-1995780672717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.

Art Walk

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visitors of all ages, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. After the tour, participants are invited to continue creating in the Education Center through a hands-on artmaking activity. All art materials are provided by the National Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-walk-tickets-1995913274332?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Curator Tour: "Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900"

One-Time Events Please join Robyn Asleson, Curator of Prints and Drawings, for a tour of two additions to the museum’s “Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900” exhibition: a freshly conserved diorama depicting the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a new Revolutionary War–era gallery titled “Independence: 1770–1783.”. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curator-tour-out-of-many-portraits-from-1600-to-1900-tickets-1995788674651?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Art Walk

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visitors of all ages, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. After the tour, participants are invited to continue creating in the Education Center through a hands-on artmaking activity. All art materials are provided by the National Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-walk-tickets-1995913274332?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen (Milk)

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for a film series exploring the legacy of the phrase “all men are created equal” on screen. In the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, generations of Americans have been inspired by this powerful expression of the nation’s founding ideals. Through the stories of figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Harvey Milk, discover how Thomas Jefferson’s famous words have served as a rallying cry in the ongoing struggle for equality. Screenings include: Milk (2008) Based on the inspiring true story of Harvey Milk, this biographical drama follows a charismatic gay rights activist who becomes the first openly LGBTQ+ politician to be elected to public office in California. Starring Sean Penn, the film chronicles Milk's rise as a grassroots political figure in San Francisco’s Castro District, cut short by his tragic assassination in 1978. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/created-equal-an-american-ideal-on-screen-tickets-1995767984767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Films. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Analog Nights

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/analog-nights-tickets-1982549304338?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. After Five. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Art Walk

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visitors of all ages, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. After the tour, participants are invited to continue creating in the Education Center through a hands-on artmaking activity. All art materials are provided by the National Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-walk-tickets-1995913274332?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-713964475967?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, October 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Spanish Language Docent Tour

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery for free Spanish language tours. Experience iconic art and learn from expert guides about the faces and stories that shaped the nation. Perfect for fluent speakers and language learners alike. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this program, or require sign language interpretation or any other accommodations, please contact us. Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. No registration required. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Art Walk

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visitors of all ages, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. After the tour, participants are invited to continue creating in the Education Center through a hands-on artmaking activity. All art materials are provided by the National Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-walk-tickets-1995913274332?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Gallery Kids

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-kids-tickets-654254040447?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms

One-Time Events 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portrait-gallery-reading-rhythms-tickets-1985367092418?aff=erelexpmlt. Categories: After Five. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Art Walk

One-Time Events Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visitors of all ages, and no prior drawing experience is necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. After the tour, participants are invited to continue creating in the Education Center through a hands-on artmaking activity. All art materials are provided by the National Portrait Gallery. Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-walk-tickets-1995913274332?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Art Studio

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-art-studio-tickets-1112707681629?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.