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First Thursdays: Come Look with Us
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-first-thursdays-come-look-with-us-tickets-1233093649299?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. After Five.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:15 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, June 6, 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, June 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, June 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. The Outwin 2025 tour with Smithsonian Gardens
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-outwin-2025-tour-with-smithsonian-gardens-tickets-1989927513761?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. After Five.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 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, June 13, 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, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Curator Tours
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curator-tours-tickets-1984500920675?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Films.
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, June 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. 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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Wellness Wednesdays
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-wellness-wednesdays-tickets-1982011714392?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Chalk the Block with Ground Shift Studio
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chalk-the-block-with-ground-shift-studio-tickets-1988765556315. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 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, June 20, 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, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Community Futures Week
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-futures-week-tickets-1985367175667?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. Kids & Families.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 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, June 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Community Futures Week
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-futures-week-tickets-1985367175667?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. Kids & Families.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Great Hall Story Time
One-Time Events
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-hall-story-time-tickets-1984332181973?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Community Futures Week
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-futures-week-tickets-1985367175667?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. Kids & Families.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Community Futures Week
One-Time Events
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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-futures-week-tickets-1985367175667?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops. Kids & Families.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 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/in-gallery-portrait-gallery-reading-rhythms-tickets-1527502674619?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile. Categories: After Five.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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, June 27, 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, June 27, 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, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, June 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Great Hall Story Time
One-Time Events
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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-hall-story-time-tickets-1984332181973?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.