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Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Play Date at NMNH: Dive into the Deep Sea
One-Time Events
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!
This Tuesday will be all about taking a closer look at what life is like in the deep sea at the bottom of the ocean! Even though it is very dark (except for the bioluminescent animals), the deepest parts of the ocean are still full of life. Together we will learn about some of the unique animals that have adapted to live in the deep sea, make artwork inspired by the deep sea, and have the chance to see specimens that once lived at the bottom of the ocean!
The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome.
Location: This program is held in the Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall. Ocean Hall is on the 1st floor. Please note that space is dependent on the location of that week's event. Some locations have less capacity than others. It is…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
CANCELLED - Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Hishikawa Sori / Landscape: two of the four seasons; autumn and winter, Japan, late 18th–early 19th century, color, ink, and gold on paper, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art Collection, Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1906.234.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Nazi Art Plunder in Postwar Western Europe
Resident Associate Program
Art looting was a central feature of Nazi expropriation throughout Europe during World War II. After the war, hundreds of thousands of artworks were recovered, but not all looted art was returned to its rightful owners. Following cultural property norms of the time, several European governments created custodianships over unclaimed pieces without using their archives to help determine ownership. This policy has extended the dispossession of Jewish owners well into the 21st century. Historian Elizabeth Campbell provides an overview of Nazi art looting and the continuing recovery and restitution process. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264106?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264106?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. Story Time with DCPL
One-Time Events
Join us for Story Time in collaboration with the DC Public Library! Story Time is a fun way to introduce your child to language and literacy skills through an interactive experience.
For questions about this event, please email us at: HistoryTeachers@si.edu.
Venue: American History Museum. Event Location: 1 West. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Angkor Wat
Resident Associate Program
The magnificent temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia marks the rise of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia and its incorporation of Indic cultural influences into the architecture of one of the largest religious monuments in the world. Historian Justin M. Jacobs also explores how it became a center of Buddhist worship, a symbol of French imperial pretensions, and finally an icon of the modern Cambodian nation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263878?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263878?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Conversation Circles
One-Time Events
Calling all English-language learners – Join National Portrait Gallery educators and friends from all over the world. Together, we’ll use portraiture to learn about U.S. art, history and culture. This program takes place every other week. Meet new friends, learn about different cultures and practice your English. For more information, email Beth Evans at evansb@si.edu.
Event Location: Online via Zoom. Cost: Free. No Registration Required. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Lectures & Discussions.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Story Time
One-Time Events
Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.
Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.
Meet in the Museum Lobby.
If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required.
Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. CANCELLED - Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Hishikawa Sori / Landscape: two of the four seasons; autumn and winter, Japan, late 18th–early 19th century, color, ink, and gold on paper, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art Collection, Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1906.234.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
DC | Curator Tour: "Unbound"
One-Time Events
Curated by Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota), this exhibition juxtaposes historical hides, muslins, and ledger books with more than 50 contemporary works commissioned by the museum. Illustrating everything from war deeds and ceremonial events to family life, Native identity, and pop culture, the artworks are as diverse as the individuals who created them. Join the curator for a guided tour of an exhibition that celebrates the full expression of narrative art among Native nations of the Great Plains.
Image: Hunkpapa Lakota dress (back), ca. 1880. North Dakota or South Dakota. Muslin, wool cloth, silk ribbon, thread, paint; 141.5 x 128.4 cm. (21/3665).
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 4, exhibition gallery. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand
One-Time Events
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2025. It is the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the River in Ward 8.
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 19 - November 22, 2025.*
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt.
*Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand-tickets-1307850759829?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: Preparing for the Fall
One-Time Events
In this workshop, we will make a plan that we will implement in our garden over the next two months to ensure a good harvest and a successful early spring garden.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place Se. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-preparing-for-the-fall-tickets-1248212289559?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Lectures & Discussions. Workshops.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Crochet Creations with the Crochet Kingpin
One-Time Events
Join artist Dwayne Lawson-Brown aka “Crochet Kingpin” as he leads us in a workshop on the art of crocheting wearable art. The workshop is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Participants will learn the basics of Crocheting and have an opportunity to practice chains, single crochet, and double crochet.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Pl SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crochet-creations-with-the-crochet-kingpin-tickets-1375941902269?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Write Into Art: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Resident Associate Program
Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s Writing Salon, leads three online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through a diverse range of artworks chosen to inspire writers of all experience levels. This writing session is inspired by John Singer Sargent's Breakfast in the Loggia.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264489?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264489?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Play Date at NMNH: Little Beasts
One-Time Events
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!
This Tuesday is all about exploring artful connections to nature as we celebrate our collaboration with the National Gallery of Art! Check out "little beasts" inspired specimens from education collection and create artwork inspired by artworks on display at the National Gallery of Art!
Extend the fun and explore the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World in the National Gallery of Art’s West Building. This exhibit features specimens from the National Museum of Natural History’s collection and artworks from the National Gallery of Art. Interested in exploring more “Little Beasts” in Natural History’s collections? Head on over to the Natural History Museum and check out the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals on the 1st floor, Bone Hall on the 2nd floor, and the O. Orkin Insect Zoo on the 2nd floor!
The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. Expressionism: The Art of Emotions
Resident Associate Program
Sparked by new and influential explorations of psychology and human behavior in the early 20th century, the work of pioneering Expressionist artists still holds the power to move and challenge viewers. Art historian Joseph Paul Cassar traces the movement’s roots, meaning, influences, and most notable practitioners, including artists of the Die Brücke collective and the Der Blaue Reiter group. (World Art History Certificate core course, 1 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264107?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264107?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Paris Noir: Black Musicians in the City of Lights
Resident Associate Program
When the 369th infantry regiment eventually known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” arrived in France in December 1917, none of them could have imagined that they would initiate a trend of African Americans moving to Paris, says Michele L. Simms-Burton, a former professor of African American studies. The unit’s band helped Parisians chase away their wartime blues by introducing them to jazz. Simms-Burton explores how jazz took Paris by storm and why Paris continues to be a place where African American musicians work, create, and live.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264045?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264045?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil
Resident Associate Program
Bob Dylan arrived in New York City one winter morning in 1961. His music and spirit would go on to have a huge impact on popular music for decades. What hardly anyone knew then was that—like so many before him—Dylan was concealing his Jewish origins. He had been born Robert Allen Zimmerman to Jewish parents in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1941. Dylan’s instincts for escape and reinvention have helped shape his long career, says author Harry Freedman, who explores how Dylan’s musical decisions, genius for reinvention, and Jewish roots go hand in hand.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264492?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264492?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Exploring Ancient Egypt: Culture, Commerce, and Daily Life
Resident Associate Program
Discover the fascinating world of ancient Egypt in a 4-session series that explores the daily life, culture, and innovations of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Scholar Shelby Justl of the Penn Museum in Philadelphia draws on the discoveries of ongoing archaeological explorations and experimental archaeology to bring to life the rich history of Egypt and its expanding role on the global stage. This session explores ancient Egyptian food and drink.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264023?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264023?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
The Ocean Around Us Tour
One-Time Events
Explore the Sant Ocean Hall to learn about some of the exciting animals and habitats featured and how they are connected to your everyday life no matter where you live. This is a 30-minute interactive walking tour where you can meet a North Atlantic Right Whale, find out what is the most productive marine ecosystem, touch coral, and so much more.
Registration is required for this small group tour of up to 10 people. Each visitor may bring up to 3 guests, but the total number of visitors on the tour will be capped at 10.
Photo by Phillip R. Lee, Smithsonian Institution.
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, The Sant Ocean Hall, Under the Large Jellyfish. Cost: Free. Registration is required. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
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 be able to slow down, get a closer look and engage in conversations about artworks in the galleries.
Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-thursdays-come-look-with-us-tickets-1233093649299?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song
Resident Associate Program
Looking for a choral program that celebrates memorable music across the decades? This is the one for you. Choral conductor and music educator Ernest Johnson leads the ensemble in arrangements of the hits you know and love—including songs from the 1960s in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Smithsonian Associates. No audition is required, and rehearsals culminate in a free performance for invited guests.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264546?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Workshops.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Story of CO2
Resident Associate Program
Every year, the climate is impacted by gigantic amounts of carbon dioxide that enter the air. But CO2 isn’t merely the dangerous byproduct of burning fossil fuels—it is also fundamental to how the Earth works. Drawing on his book The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World, science journalist Peter Brannen examines how CO2 has been responsible for the planet’s many deaths and rebirths, for shaping the evolution of life, and for the development of modern human society.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264108?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264108?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM.
Building the Home Front: The U.S. Housing Crisis of World War II
Resident Associate Program
Following the fall of France in 1940 during World War II, the United States rapidly ramped up production for the war effort, prompting massive conversions of existing factories, the construction of enormous new plants, and the recruitment of a vast workforce. With 20% of the U.S. population moving due to job demands and private home construction stifled by the war, a housing crisis of unprecedented scale emerged. Bill Keene, lecturer in urban studies and architecture, explores the development of the crisis, examining the wide range of the federal government’s housing solutions—permanent, temporary, dormitories, and trailers.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264109?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264109?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
ONLINE: The Right Stuff with Astronaut Mike Massimino (John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History)
One-Time Events
Get excited about spaceflight with astronaut Mike Massimino, this year's speaker for the annual John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History on Thursday, September 4, 2025 on the Museum's YouTube channel.
Since retiring from NASA, Massimino has embraced his role as a science communicator and will speak about his two space shuttle missions from 8-9 pm.
Hear from Massimino and ask questions in real time through our live broadcast via YouTube.
For more information about this event, you can always check out our event page.
ASL interpretation will be available to view via YouTube.
Event Location: YouTube. Cost: Free with registration. Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit airandspace.si.edu. The Right Stuff with Astronaut Mike Massmino (John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History)
One-Time Events
Get excited about spaceflight with astronaut Mike Massimino, this year's speaker for the annual John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Visit the Museum's galleries from 7-8 pm then hear from Massimino about his two space shuttle missions from 8-9 pm.
Your registration includes: A ticket to Mike Massimino's talk from 8-9 pm. , Concessions available for purchase prior to 8 pm. , Access to select Museum galleries from 7-8 pm. Check the event website for a list of open galleries as we get closer to the program. , Opportunities to learn about space suits and living/working in space from Museum staff at Discovery Stations from 7-8 pm.
Venue: Air and Space Museum. Event Location: Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater. Cost: Free with registration. Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit airandspace.si.edu. Story Time
One-Time Events
Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.
Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.
Meet in the Museum Lobby.
If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required.
Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Care Fair
Special Zoo Events
Caring for one animal can be a challenge...caring for more than 2,000 is a calling!
Step into the world of animal care for a free, in-person event at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and meet the experts who make it happen.
Chat one-on-one with animal keepers and veterinarians, watch special feeding and training demonstrations, and get hands-on with fascinating animal artifacts. Head to Great Meadow (Zoo Map) to meet our staff members: learn about husbandry training with the American Trail team, see how DNA and scientific research keep animals healthy with the Center for Conservation Genomics, and much more!
Along the way, you can enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the park, discover the Smithsonian’s latest conservation projects, and see what it’s really like to work in wildlife care and conservation.
Venue: National Zoo. Event Location: Throughout the Zoo. Cost: FREE. Get Tickets/Register: https://secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/entry22/21581?_gl=1*1pk1tvs*_gcl_au*MTU4OTg5MDUuMTc1Mzc5NTQ0NA..*_ga*MTk2Mjc2OTI1NC4xNzQ1MzM3MjQ2*_ga_FZ22Y9JDR2*czE3NTQ5MzI1NDEkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzU0OTMzNTEzJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_2JEVMJZZBX*czE3NTQ5MzI1NDEkbzk5JGcxJHQxNzU0OTMzNTEzJGo2MCRsMCRoMA.. Categories: Kids & Families. Demonstrations.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit nationalzoo.si.edu. Story Time with Author: "The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World"
One-Time Events
Join us for a special Story Time with guest author, Jennifer Swanson!
Jennifer Swanson will be here to share about her newest book, "The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World". Come early to explore unique Smithsonian connections to the inventions in here book through play and artmaking. Families will also be invited to explore invention-related play with our friends from the National Zoo and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden inside our Hall of Mammals.
Following each book sharing time, Jennifer Swanson will be available for *book signing in the Explorer Theater.
*Please note that books will be available for purchase and are not included with attendance to the program.
Schedule of Story Times: 10:30 - 10:40 , 11:00 - 11:10 , 11:30 - 11:40, Location: This program is held in the Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall. Ocean Hall is on the 1st floor. More play and activities will be held inside the theater space in the Hall of Mammals.
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Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Shopping/Book Signing. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. The Invention of Charlotte Brontë
Resident Associate Program
Ever since the death of Charlotte Brontë in 1855, her tragic life story–entwined with those of her novelist sisters Emily and Anne–has been a cultural legend. Much of this legend originates in Elizabeth Gaskell’s controversial 1857 biography, The Life of Charlotte Brontë which created a furor on publication. As a result, a censored edition was issued that remained the standard until the middle of the 20th century. The question of how much of it is true has persisted. Author Graham Watson discusses his research in the manuscript archives of the Brontë and Gaskell families and their friends and publishing associates and shares why he believes his findings challenge many long-held assumptions about Brontë and her family.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264493?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264493?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Kung Fu Hustle
Films
This anarchic homage to—and parody of—classic martial arts movies is nonstop action fueled by outrageous special effects. Featuring a cast of legendary Hong Kong action stars, Kung Fu Hustle pits the ragtag denizens of a rundown slum against the dapper and ruthless Axe Gang. With this breakthrough film, director Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, The Mermaid) catapulted from clown prince of Hong Kong to worldwide sensation.
Director: Stephen Chow (Hong Kong, China). Released: 2004. Length: 98 min. Format: DCP. Language: Cantonese with English subtitles. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://anniversaries.eventive.org/films. Categories: Films. After Five. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Captioning.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand
One-Time Events
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2025. It is the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the River in Ward 8.
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 19 - November 22, 2025.*
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt.
*Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand-tickets-1307850759829?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: The Garden Then and Now
One-Time Events
In this workshop, we will explore some of the challenges faced by early city gardeners during the fall and prepare for the final harvest of the season.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-the-garden-then-and-now-tickets-1248213192259?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Workshops.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Little Beasts at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
One-Time Events
The World & Me team is traveling outside of Natural History this month!
Pack a picnic blanket and snacks for activities in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden! Educators from the National Museum of Natural History will be in the garden in celebration of the National Gallery of Art's monthly family program, First Saturdays (held concurrently in the East Building Atrium of the National Gallery of Art from 10am - 3pm). Come explore artful connections with the flora and fauna around you, paint your own little beast, make observations of specimens from the National Museum of Natural History's education collection, and more!
Extend the fun and explore the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World in the National Gallery of Art’s West Building. This exhibit features specimens from the National Museum of Natural History’s collection and artworks from the National Gallery of Art. Interested in exploring more “Little Beasts” in Natural History’s collections? Head on over to the Natural…
Event Location: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The Art of Gandhara: Where India Met Greece
Resident Associate Program
Situated between India, Persia, and the Greco-Roman world, the region of greater Gandhara (stretching through parts of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) produced artwork that blended influences and ideas from many cultures. Art historian Robert DeCaroli examines the origins of the region’s material culture, explores the ways imperial and religious power were displayed, and traces the role of trade in the exchange of ideas. (World Art History Certificate core course, 1 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263879?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263879?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Joy of African Movement
One-Time Events
Mentally and physically recharge with our Joy of African Movement series using a variety of dance movements from the African diaspora, including Capoeira, Contemporary Dance, Stepping, Hip Hop, and Traditional West African Dance.
On Saturday, September 6, join Afrochique, the premier African female choreography team at the University of Maryland, College Park. Learn contemporary African dance techniques.
Join us on the first Saturday of the month through November from 10:30am-11:45am. Saturday September 6, 10:30am-11:45am, Contemporary Dance , Saturday October 4, 10:30am-11:45am, Hip Hop Dance , Saturday November 1, 10:30am-11:45am, Traditional West African Dance, Ages: 16+.
Venue: African Art Museum. Event Location: Sylvia Williams Gallery (Sublevel 1). Cost: FREE. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-of-african-movement-tickets-1587806775809?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Demonstrations. Workshops. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit africa.si.edu. WILD Nature Play Club
One-Time Events
Dig in the dirt! Stomp in puddles!
Presented as a pilot program by the National Zoological Park’s Little Critters: Nature Play, our WILD Nature Play Club will meet on the first Saturday of every month at the Anacostia Community Museum where we will explore the half-mile loop trail right next to the museum. Join us for unstructured play time in nature as well as a child-directed hike through the George Washington Carver Nature Trail. At the end of the hike, we will gather together for a story and nature activity then head back to the museum. Come prepared for our time together by dressing for the weather, bringing an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack!
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-nature-play-club-tickets-1376192311249?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
In-Gallery Portrait Signs
One-Time Events
Portrait Signs is a Deaf-led tour in American Sign Language. Tours explore portraiture, history and biography through the lens of our special exhibitions and permanent collection. Dates and topics are continually updated.
Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-713964475967?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Art Studio
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Coffee & Collections: Brothers on Ice
One-Time Events
Since 1978, the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club has trained young people in Ward 7 to skate and play hockey. The oldest minority hockey program on the continent, the club’s DC Cannons have won multiple Purple Pucks over the years. Players credit founder and leader Coach Neal Henderson for their success.
Join us for a screening of the film Brothers on Ice, which documents a season in the life of the Cannons, followed by a conversation with Coach Neal Henderson. Fort Dupont Ice Hockey memorabilia will be on view.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-collections-brothers-on-ice-tickets-1376254958629?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Star Power Saturday Movie Matinee: “Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star” Book Talk & “Wuthering Heights” Screening
One-Time Events
Merle Oberon rose to the highest echelons of fame in Golden Age Hollywood while keeping a secret that threatened to destroy her career: her South Asian identity. Mayukh Sen, a James Beard Award-winning author, brings the story of this often-forgotten star to life in his new book “Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star.” Sen will join Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center educator Andrea Kim Neighbors for a conversation about Oberon’s complex legacy and the history of Asian American representation on screen.
A special Star Power screening of “Wuthering Heights” will follow. Merle Oberon dazzles opposite Laurence Olivier as they portray star-crossed lovers Cathy and Heathcliff in this 1939 romantic period drama based on Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-power-saturday-movie-matinee-tickets-1234756733629?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions. Films.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:40 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Simmons Talk: Plain Jayne – A Conversation with Jayne Kennedy
One-Time Events
Jayne Kennedy is a groundbreaking figure in American television and media culture, known for transforming the screen and redefining opportunities for Black women in sports broadcasting and entertainment. In this Simmons Talk, Jayne will engage in a reflective and insightful conversation about her life and career, as detailed in her memoir, Plain Jayne. Award-winning broadcaster and Fox Sports Radio host Kelsey Nicole Nelson will lead a conversation, exploring Jayne’s journey through fame, family, and resilience, all grounded in cultural pride and personal truth. Jayne's memoir encourages readers to gain a deeper understanding of legacy, visibility, and the ongoing evolution of women in media. Pre-signed copies of her memoir will be available for purchase, courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises. This event is featured in the museum’s signature Simmons Talks speaker series, which is supported through a generous endowment from Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice University and member…
Venue: African American History and Culture Museum. Event Location: Oprah Winfrey Theater. Cost: Free; Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/43299795/simmons-talkplain-jayne-a-conversation-with-jayne-kennedy-washington-national-museum-of-african-american-history-culture-public-programs. Categories: After Five. Celebrations. Lectures & Discussions. Shopping/Book Signing. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beyond the Studio Workshop: Moss Art with Daphne Lee of Potahto
One-Time Events
Sold Out
Create a hanging wall art piece with local artist and entrepreneur Daphne Lee of Potahto. Attendees will choose from several types of preserved moss and other materials, including tree bark and cork, to construct their own artwork. Perfect for those with or without a green thumb, this craft requires zero watering. Space is limited. Participants must register by 7 p.m. ET on August 24.
Image credit: Photo courtesy of the artist.
Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: MacMillan Education Center. Cost: Sold Out. Get Tickets/Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/5a2bVR1zNrx. Categories: Workshops.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Art Studio
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Spanish-Language Walk-In Tours
One-Time Events
Join a volunteer docent on select Sundays for a lively tour of the National Portrait Gallery in Spanish.
Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-spanish-language-docent-tours-tickets-1530971289339?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Spanish-interpreted program.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. In the Mood for Love + In the Mood for Love 2001
Films
Watch the trailer
4K Restorations!
Followed by a talk by the Textile Museum’s Lee Talbot and a reception featuring free noodles from Chinese Street Market!
It’s 1962 in Hong Kong: Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung Man-yuk) move into neighboring apartments on the same day. Their encounters are formal and polite—until a discovery about their spouses creates an intimate bond between them. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. The last 25 years of cinema owe much to the stylistic influence of this film, from its aching musical soundtrack to the exquisitely abstract cinematography by Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin. (Description adapted from Janus Films.)
Director: Wong Kar-wai (Hong Kong). Released: 2000. Length: 98 min. Format: DCP. Language: Cantonese with English subtitles.
Followed by In the Mood for Love 2001
This short film precursor similarly…
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://anniversaries.eventive.org/films. Categories: Films. Accessibility: Captioning. Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Garden Play: Birds!
Smithsonian Gardens
Join Smithsonian Gardens in the new Flight Garden at the National Air and Space Museum for hands-on activities and a story time exploring this month’s topic, birds! This month, we’ll be joined by our friends at the National Air and Space Museum.
Location
Find us in the Flight Garden on the west side of the National Air and Space Museum near the corner of Jefferson Drive, NW and 7th Street, NW.
Please note that this is an outdoor program and if you would like to enter the National Air and Space Museum during your visit, free timed-entry passes are required for all visitors, regardless of age.
About Garden Play
Garden Play is a drop-in program designed for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but children of all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must remain with their children.
Please come prepared for an outdoor experience. Wildlife and insects, including bees and mosquitoes, are a part of our gardens. Participants are encouraged to bring…
Event Location: Flight Garden along the west side of the National Air and Space Museum. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Portrait Gallery Kids
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Nuestras Voces: Bringing the Smithsonian to Your Classroom (Lansing)
American Latino Museum
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino for an educator workshop on using primary resources, museum objects, and children’s books in the classroom.
This free workshop will include: An introduction to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino , An overview of five children’s books published by the National Museum of the American Latino and how they correspond to state standards and curriculum in Social Studies, English, and Language Arts. , Sample activities for teacher participation, which can also be replicated in the classroom as plug-and-play stand-alone activities. , An orientation to using the Smithsonian Learning Lab , Question and Answer Session , A resource kit with copies of all the books outlined, as well as reproducible handouts for the classroom,
The books featured are: “Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas and Latinos who have Shaped the United States” , “Nuestras Voces: Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico” , “Nuestras Voces: On the Homefront with Valentina” , …
Event Location: Michigan History Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48915. Cost: Free. Registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nuestras-voces-bringing-the-smithsonian-to-your-classroom-lansing-tickets-1628031579279?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Hope and History: The Poetry of Seamus Heaney
Resident Associate Program
Born in Northern Ireland, Seamus Heaney (1939–2013) is the most celebrated poet of his generation, a Nobel Prize winner whose facility for language is matched by a readiness to question the place of art in a world of moral and political crisis. Lucy Collins, an associate professor at University College Dublin, explores Heaney’s evolution as a poet from early encounters with the natural world to later texts of political and philosophical inquiry.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264494?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264494?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Sculpting Space: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
Resident Associate Program
Few architects have reshaped the way we see buildings—and experience space—quite like Frank Gehry. Famed for his daring deconstructivist style, Gehry blurs the boundaries between architecture and sculpture, creating structures that ripple, fold, and shimmer like living works of art. Art historian Jennie Hirsh traces the evolution of Gehry’s unique postmodern vision. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264496?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264496?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
What “Downton Abbey” Teaches About British History
Resident Associate Program
In addition to engaging drama, the popular TV series “Downton Abbey” offered a window into the social, political, and cultural life of a period that spans from the Edwardian era to the 1920s. Historian Julie Taddeo explores the show’s appeal—which goes deeper than its period fashions and lavish sets—to examine its historical accuracy and what it says about the 21st century, from the 2008 economic crash to Brexit to America's fascination with British royalty.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264495?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264495?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
Write Into Art: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Resident Associate Program
Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s Writing Salon, leads three online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through a diverse range of artworks chosen to inspire writers of all experience levels. This writing session is inspired by Robert Rauschenberg’s fascinating Urban/Interior Network/ROCI VENEZUELA.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264490?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264490?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Play Date at NMNH: Volcanic Explorations
One-Time Events
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!
This Tuesday is all about exploring volcanoes! Families will learn about different types of lava flow, create their own lava-flow inspired volcano artwork, and look up close at Igneous rock specimen (rocks that are formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies) from the museum’s collection.
The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5), their caregivers, and families.
Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.
Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice.…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
The Complex Beauty of Japanese Gardens
Resident Associate Program
The aesthetic of a Japanese garden may seem effortless, but it is the product of great artifice. Timeless yet constantly evolving, apparently simple and yet carefully constructed, these calm and restorative spaces express the Japanese soul. Art historian Nigel McGilchrist explores centuries of breathtaking Japanese gardens, tracing the historical and cultural influences that have shaped their distinctive artistry of plants, rocks, and water. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264004?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264004?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Converse with a Conservator: Caring for Sculpture
One-Time Events
Learn how conservators care for sculptures made from a mix of materials, like metal, fabric, wood and plastic in this gallery talk. Join SAAM’s Lunder Conservation Center Objects Conservators, Dorothy Cheng and Leah Bright, for an in-depth exploration of conservation projects in the sculpture collection and discover how conservators address the unique challenges of working with complex artworks.
image credit: Pepón Osorio, Las Twines, 1998, mixed media, 48 in. width, height variable, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase in part through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, and the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2022.67.1A-J, © 1998, Pepón Osorio.
Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in G Street Lobby. Cost: Free | Registration encouraged. Get Tickets/Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/5a2bVR1zZoH. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Maginot Line
Resident Associate Program
The Maginot Line, an array of defenses that France built along its border with Germany in the 1930s to prevent an invasion, is still remembered as an expensively misguided response to obvious danger. Historian Kevin Passmore of Cardiff University reevaluates it as an ambitious project of modernization—one that was let down by strategic error and growing dissatisfaction with fortification.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264110?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264110?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM.
Storytime Studio: The Shape of You
One time events
ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO
Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.
Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Entry is first-come, first-served. THIS WEEK
Get inspired by Pablo Picasso’s (1881–1973) Cubist portraits and make your own mixed-up artworks with paper shapes. We’ll read Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes and explore shapes’ infinite creative possibilities.
Featured Book: Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes by Diane Alber
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience
There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour.
No pre-registration required
Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. When the 10 AM session reaches capacity, you’ll be…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Lower Level/ Art School. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Storytime Studio , About Hirshhorn Kids , Visiting with Kids , Art Project: Picasso Rocks! , Art Project: Mixed-Up Portraits.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. Storytime Studio: The Shape of You
One time events
ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO
Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.
Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Entry is first-come, first-served. THIS WEEK
Get inspired by Pablo Picasso’s (1881–1973) Cubist portraits and make your own mixed-up artworks with paper shapes. We’ll read Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes and explore shapes’ infinite creative possibilities.
Featured Book: Snippets: A Story about Paper Shapes by Diane Alber
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience
There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour.
No pre-registration required
Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. When the 10 AM session reaches capacity, you’ll be…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Lower Level/ Art School. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Storytime Studio , About Hirshhorn Kids , Visiting with Kids , Art Project: Picasso Rocks , Art Project: Mixed-Up Portraits.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Handi-hour Pop-up at Farragut Field Days
One-Time Events
Enjoy midday arts and crafts with a Handi-hour pop-up at Farragut Field Days, sponsored by the Golden Triangle BID. Grab a coworker and decorate a custom State Fair inspired coffee mug or coaster for your desk. When you have finished your craft, take a short walk down 17th Street to visit the exhibition State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Renwick Gallery. For more information about Farragut Field Days, visit the Golden Triangle BID events and programs page.
Image credit: Ronna Thorson, Tine, 2023 , oil on wood , Courtesy of Ronna Thorson.
Event Location: Farragut Square, 17th and K Streets NW. Cost: Free. Categories: Celebrations. Related Exhibition: State Fairs: Growing American Craft.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit goldentriangledc.com. Yoga and Aging: A Path to Wisdom, Courage, and Connection
Resident Associate Program
Yoga therapist Linda Lang offers a unique exploration of aging—its challenges, potent discoveries, and unexpected opportunities. Through a blend of lecture, experiential practices, and yogic philosophy, Lang invites participants to examine the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of growing older.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264497?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264497?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sansho the Bailiff
Films
When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile. His wife and children are left to fend for themselves and eventually wrenched apart by vicious slave traders. Under Kenji Mizoguchi’s dazzling direction, this classic Japanese story became one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces, a monumental, empathetic expression of human resilience in the face of evil. (Description courtesy of Janus Films)
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. Country: Japan. Released: 1954. Length 124 min. Format: DCP. Language: Japanese with English subtitles. Image Courtesy of Janus Films.
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://nmaamatinees.eventive.org/films. Categories: Films. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Captioning. Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:05 PM.
The Acropolis
Resident Associate Program
Few ruins of the ancient world are more instantly recognizable than the majestic white columns of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens. Historian Justin M. Jacobs provides a comprehensive historical overview of the many incarnations of the monuments on the Acropolis, including some that no longer exist.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264046?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264046?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
Operation Mincemeat
Resident Associate Program
In the spring of 1943, on the eve of the Allied invasion of Sicily, British intelligence staged one of the most audacious deceptions of World War II. Hoping to convince Adolf Hitler and German military leadership that the target was the Balkans, the British created a fictitious (and dead) Royal Marine officer whose corpse would carry false invasion plans intended to fall into German hands. Historian Christopher Hamner examines the background, planning, and execution of this elaborate and successful wartime ruse by using original period documents.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264498?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264498?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Exploring Ancient Egypt: Culture, Commerce, and Daily Life
Resident Associate Program
Discover the fascinating world of ancient Egypt in a 4-session series that explores the daily life, culture, and innovations of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Scholar Shelby Justl of the Penn Museum in Philadelphia draws on the discoveries of ongoing archaeological explorations and experimental archaeology to bring to life the rich history of Egypt and its expanding role on the global stage. This session explores ancient Egyptian adornments.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264024?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264024?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Walking Hadrian's Wall: Life at the Edge of the Roman Empire
Resident Associate Program
While an impressive example of military fortification, the archaeological remains of Hardian’s Wall offer insight into wider topics of Roman culture. Well-preserved examples of objects from daily life—birthday invitations, military equipment, and religious artifacts—paint a vivid picture of life at the edge of the Roman imperium. Christopher Gregg, a professor of art history at George Mason University, explores the history of the wall and its associated ruins and shares anecdotes from his walk along the wall’s full 73-mile length.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264499?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264499?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Elements of Fiction Writing
Resident Associate Program
In this 2-session course for both beginning and seasoned writers, author Judy Pomeranz examines the basic elements of fiction such as plot, character, setting, and point of view and explores how these tools are deployed in effective storytelling. Discussions include finding story ideas; turning ideas into short stories and novels; creating compelling beginnings and endings; the logistics of writing; and the life of a writer.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264500?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264500?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
Qing Bao's 4th Birthday Celebration
Special Zoo Events
Join us in celebrating the fourth birthday of Qing Bao, our female giant panda, on Friday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m.! This marks Qing Bao's first birthday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Highlights: Panda keepers will present Qing Bao with a "beary" special birthday treat — a custom fruit-based ice cake made by the Zoo’s commissary team. , Can’t make it to the panda exhibit? Tune into the Giant Panda Cam to catch the celebration live. , Admission is free for all visitors. (Donations are welcome.), This milestone birthday is particularly special as Qing Bao is one of the few giant pandas in North America. His presence signifies hope for the future of giant pandas and celebrates the success of our collaborative conservation efforts. Since the arrival of the first giant pandas in 1972, the Smithsonian’s conservation program has made significant contributions to the recovery of these iconic animals, leading to their removal from the endangered species list in 2016. Join us as we celebrate Qing Bao and the ongoing…
Venue: National Zoo. Event Location: Giant Panda Habitat (Asia Trail). Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit nationalzoo.si.edu. Story Time
One-Time Events
Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.
Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.
Meet in the Museum Lobby.
If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required.
Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
New Deal Projects, Part 2
Resident Associate Program
President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal left a tangible mark on the United States, with over 500 public works projects in Washington, D.C. alone. Join author David Taylor for a walking tour in Washington that focuses on landmarks, art, and other still-visible signs from the New Deal period not seen on the previous tour. Stops include the Library of Congress, old Social Security Administration building, and Jefferson Memorial.
Event Location: Tour meets at the main entrance of John Adams Building, Library of Congress. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264501?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. Istanbul Unveiled
Resident Associate Program
Istanbul is a city of wonders whose architectural treasures are enduring legacies of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule. Once a major stop along the Silk Road, Istanbul’s historic center is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are reminders around every corner of the city’s place in world history, from Hagia Sophia to Topkapi Palace to the Chora Church to the underground ruins of the Byzantine Great Palace. Tour guide Serif Yenen delves into storied sites to visit, along with ones still waiting to be discovered by visitors.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264047?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264047?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Friday, September 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
The Ancient World: Israeli Wines Explored
Resident Associate Program
Archeological and genetic evidence proves Israel as the birthplace of wine, with over 11, 000 years of viticultural history. It is the only place in the world where wines are still being produced from the same biblical-era grapes used to make those that Moses and Jesus drank. This delicious session explores the full range of Israeli wines, including rare indigenous biblical-era varieties.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263858?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263858?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Films
Watch the trailer
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Set in Qing dynasty China, this sweeping romantic drama chronicles the chase for the stolen sword of destiny. Ang Lee’s ravishing masterpiece not only introduced the wuxia martial arts genre to American audiences but also elevated it to new heights of sophistication. You’ll never forget the graceful, gravity-defying action scenes choreographed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping. The story expertly weaves between adventure, action, drama, and romance thanks to a star-studded cast including Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fat.
Writing in the New York Times in 2023, Brandon Yu credited Lee with “taking B-movie pulp and transforming it into a tragic fable, a feminist story of repression, a heartbreaking love story and a technically groundbreaking action blockbuster.”
Director: Ang Lee (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States). Released: 2000. Length: 120 min. Format: DCP. Language: Mandarin with English subtitles. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://anniversaries.eventive.org/films. Categories: Films. After Five. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Captioning. Assisted listening devices.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand
One-Time Events
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2025. It is the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the River in Ward 8.
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 19 - November 22, 2025.*
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt.
*Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand-tickets-1307850759829?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Open Studio: Put It into Perspective
One time events
Start the fall with crisp opportunities for artistic expression every weekend in September at Open Studio. Discover how you can use art to explore your identity, find your power, and change the world! Collaborate or craft your own artwork to take home. Each week will introduce new ideas and creative challenges.
This week, we’ll get inspired by Pablo Picasso’s use of perspective. Then, with oil pastels, markers, and colored pencils, we’ll create self-portraits that capture every side of ourselves.
Meet in Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level.
ABOUT OPEN STUDIO
Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and artworks on view. Open Studio helps you transform your ideas into reality.
Every session introduces a new theme and a fresh perspective on art-making. Activities are designed to captivate everyone—from budding young artists to seasoned creators—and allow them to craft, create,…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Lower Level/ Art School. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Open Studio , Hirshhorn Art School , Art School Everywhere , Art Project: Picasso Rocks!
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Translator or Traitor? Reading Dante’s New Life
Resident Associate Program
The Italians have a phrase, “traduttore, traditore, ” which means the “translator” of a book can be a “traitor” to it if they fail to capture both its letter and its spirit. Literature professor Joseph Luzzi takes a deep dive into his forthcoming translation of the Vita Nuova, or “New Life, ” Dante’s first book. It is a moving account of his youthful love for his muse, Beatrice, and discovery of his passion for poetry. Luzzi shares his experiences of trying to remain faithful to Dante’s language while bringing his own understanding and interpretation of Dante’s work into this masterpiece.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264048?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264048?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Stamp Spectacular
One-Time Events
Celebrate Stamps and the Stories They Tell!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Drop in between 11am–4pm | Free and open to all ages
Join us for Stamp Spectacular, a joyful celebration of stamps and the stories they share! From iconic figures and historic milestones to cultural celebrations and natural wonders, stamps tell rich and surprising tales... one tiny image at a time. This family festival invites visitors of all ages to explore the vibrant world of stamps through hands-on crafts, storytelling, games, and gallery adventures. Whether you're a longtime collector or just stamp-curious, there's something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
Festival Highlights include: Curator-led stamp tours for kids at 11 am and 1 pm , Storytime sessions at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm , Live stamp bingo at select times throughout the program , DIY your own celebration stamp with guest artist Erin Robinson , Goodnight Moon inspired collage making with the National Building Museum , Stamp sorting and decoupage activity , …
Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: National Postal Museum. Cost: free; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Art Studio
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Honoring Madam C.J. Walker through Stitching
One-Time Events
Let’s stitch a tribute to one of the most iconic trailblazers in American history: Madam C.J. Walker — entrepreneur, philanthropist, beauty mogul, and the first self-made woman millionaire in the U.S. In this virtual embroidery class, we’ll bring her legacy to life through thread. Using a pre-printed portrait of Madam Walker on fabric, we’ll add bold stitches, using her favorite colors, and thoughtful details that reflect her powerful story.
You’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques while reflecting on how her vision and tenacity continue to shape our ideas of beauty, business, and Black excellence. Kits will be shipped to you with everything you need — fabric, needle, thread, hoop, and pattern — so all you have to do is log in, stitch, and celebrate her legacy.
For inquires, please email NMAAHCEngage@si.edu.
Event Location: Online. Cost: $20. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58502296/honoring-madam-cjwalker-through-stitching-washington-national-museum-of-african-american-history-culture-audience-engagement. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Wright’s Pennsylvania Legacy: Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob in the Laurel Highlands
Resident Associate Program
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most innovative architects, experimented with new ways to design homes and integrate them into nature. Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob are prime examples of this organic architecture. See them both when you travel to the scenic Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania for a day with Bill Keene, a lecturer on architecture, urban history, and city planning. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: Departs from the Holiday Inn Capitol at 550 C St SW (corner of 6th & C Sts). Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264504?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Art Studio
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. 2046
Films
Watch the trailer
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Wong Kar-wai’s loose sequel to In the Mood for Love combines a languorous air of romantic longing with a dizzying time-hopping structure and avant-sci-fi twist. In this film, writer Chow Mo-wan pens a futuristic love story inspired by his many failed relationships with women who drift in and out of his life (and the one who goes in and out of room 2046 down the hall from his apartment).
2046’s dazzling fantasy sequences give Wong and his collaborators license to let their imaginations run wild. Cinematographer Christopher Doyle and editor/costume designer/production designer William Chang Suk-ping provide sumptuous visuals. Together, these masters of cinema propel operatic emotions skyward toward the sublime. (Description adapted from Janus Films.)
Director: Wong Kar-wai (Hong Kong). Released: 2004. Length: 128 min. Format: DCP. Language: Cantonese with English subtitles. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://anniversaries.eventive.org/films. Categories: Films. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Captioning. Assisted listening devices.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Portrait Gallery Kids
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death: Celebrating the Author’s 135th Birthday
Resident Associate Program
Mystery writer Agatha Christie, who was born on Sept. 15, 1890, is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways of killing off ill-fated victims—including poison. Kathryn Harkup, a former chemist, investigates the science behind a few of Christie's more unusual choices of deadly substances, their use in real-life murder cases, and the feasibility of obtaining, administering, and detecting these poisons in Christie’s time and today.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264505?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264505?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Watercolor Beginning Techniques
Resident Associate Program
Have you wanted to try watercolor but found extended courses difficult to schedule? This three-day watercolor workshop over the course of one week covers the basics that you need to get your watercolor practice started.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264133?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264133?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Introduction to Watercolor
Resident Associate Program
Beginning students explore watercolor techniques and learn new approaches to painting through demonstration, discussion, and experimentation.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264158?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264158?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Pinacoteca di Brera
Resident Associate Program
The Pinacoteca di Brera, or Brera Art Gallery, is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan. It grew out of the Brera Academy, an academy of fine arts in Milan, and in 2024 added a new modern art wing. With masterpieces by Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Piero della Francesca, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, and Francesco Hayez, the Pinacoteca is a pre-eminent collection of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century. Italian Renaissance art expert Rocky Ruggiero analyzes this impressive art gallery. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264049?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264049?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Color Theory and Practice
Resident Associate Program
Explore the basics of color theory, including temperature, value, and harmony-creating color schemes. In hands-on projects, learn to use a color wheel with tinting and toning, color charts, and color harmony studies.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264159?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264159?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
Write Into Art: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Resident Associate Program
Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s Writing Salon, leads three online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through a diverse range of artworks chosen to inspire writers of all experience levels. This writing session is inspired by the prints of Dominican artist Scherezade García.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264491?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264491?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Play Date at NMNH: Investigating Insects
One-Time Events
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!
This Tuesday is all about insects! Families can make close observations of select pieces from our insect collection, learn about what makes an insect an insect, and create their own take-home craft to help them remember key physical traits of insects!
The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome.
Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum. Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Resident Associate Program
This introductory course teaches the basic skills needed for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, focusing on volume, and perspective.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264160?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Wonder of Watercolor - In Person
Resident Associate Program
In this beginner class, learn critical components of the foundations of watercolor such as the paint-to-water ratio to mix the right value of colors, painting techniques, and value studies.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264161?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
National Voter Registration Day
One-Time Events
Join us for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 16, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and learn more about voter registration with Vote.Org, a nonpartisan nonprofit that works to increase voter participation.
///, Acompáñanos en el Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes el martes, 16 de septiembre en el Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense y aprende más sobre el registro de electores con Vote.Org, una organización no partidista sin fines de lucro que trabaja para aumentar la participación de los votantes. Ubicación: la entrada a La democracia estadounidense: un gran salto de fe es por 2 West, Horario: mediodía a 2:00 p.m. EST.
Venue: American History Museum. Event Location: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith exhibition entrance, 2 West. Cost: Free. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Related Exhibition: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Watercolor Magic: Historic House Portraits - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Learn about the principles and elements of design as you compose your own “portrait” of a historic house. Choose from locations like Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Monticello, Highland, and the White House or your own home.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264162?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Resident Associate Program
This introductory course teaches the basic skills needed for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, focusing on volume, and perspective.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264163?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Whether you want to work in digital or film, this course offers a solid foundation for new photographers ready to learn the basics. Topics include camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264164?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Beginning Acrylic Painting - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Step into the vibrant world of acrylic painting in this introductory course. You work on guided projects, from abstract to landscape to still life, exploring basic composition principles to create visually engaging pieces.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264165?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Figure Sculpture - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Learn clay techniques and gain an understanding of the human body, gestures, and expressions as you sculpt a portrait, torso, or full-figure piece by working from life.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264166?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Dissecting Design with Collage - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Learn to understand design and composition in nonobjective art using mixed-media materials and techniques. Examine works by various artists to discern the elements of composition, how they have been used, and how they are expressed in different styles. In turn, apply what you learn to your practice.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264167?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hudson's Bay Company: From Fur Trading to a Political and Economic Powerhouse
Resident Associate Program
Founded in 1670, Canada’s Hudson’s Bay Company was once the most important political and economic force in northern and western North America. Now, after a storied run of 355 years, Hudson’s Bay is shutting its doors. Stephen R. Bown, author of The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire, examines how a smattering of foreign agents transformed into a culturally blended and self-sustaining domestic entity with territory once including much of the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, the entire northern North American world was transformed.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264506?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264506?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Whether you want to work in digital or film, this course offers a solid foundation for new photographers ready to learn the basics. Topics include camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264169?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Knitting for Beginners - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Learn the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Students learn by practice and may start a knitting project during class.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264168?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Magic of Fred Astaire
Resident Associate Program
Fred Astaire was one of the 20th century’s greatest magicians: His sorcery depended on making some of the most complex dancing ever seen on the screen seem as effortless as breathing. Whether partnering with Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Cyd Charisse, or a hat rack—or dancing on the ceiling or on roller skates—he made it appear easy and elegant. Media historian Brian Rose surveys the sweep of Astaire’s remarkable career in a program illustrated with video clips.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264050?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264050?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Wild, Wonderful Wetlands
Resident Associate Program
Whether it be fish nurseries, migratory bird pit stops, or natural water filterers, wetlands provide near-limitless value to humans and wildlife around the world. Liana Vitali, a naturalist and educator at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, offers an audio-visual immersion into the marshes, ponds, swamps, and peat bogs of North America to discover just how important these ecosystems are to life on Earth.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264507?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264507?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
Storytime Studio: Who Am I?
One time events
ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO
Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.
Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Entry is first-come, first-served. THIS WEEK
Celebrate your unique identity with a finger-painted self-portrait inspired by Cobalt Blue Dress (2020), by Amoako Boafo (b. 1984). We’ll visit Boafo’s painting, now on view in Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960 exhibition, and read Why Am I Me? by Paige Britt.
Featured Book: Why Am I Me? by Paige Britt, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience
There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour.
No pre-registration required
Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. When the 10…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Lower Level/ Art School. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Storytime Studio , About Hirshhorn Kids , Visiting with Kids , Art Project: Naturally You! , Art Project: Draw with Your Face.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. Storytime Studio: Who Am I?
One time events
ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO
Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.
Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Entry is first-come, first-served.
THIS WEEK
Celebrate your unique identity with a finger-painted self-portrait inspired by Cobalt Blue Dress (2020), by Amoako Boafo (b. 1984). We’ll visit Boafo’s painting, now on view in Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960 exhibition, and read Why Am I Me? by Paige Britt.
Featured Book: Why Am I Me? by Paige Britt, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience
There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour.
No pre-registration required
Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. When the 10…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Lower Level/ Art School. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Storytime Studio , About Hirshhorn Kids , Visiting with Kids , Art Project: Naturally You! , Art Project: Draw with Your Face.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
All About Paper
Resident Associate Program
Learn all about paper for your different types of projects. Aspects such as weight, tooth, origin, costs, production, color additives, and which papers suit which mediums are covered.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264134?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264134?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Unpacking Symbol and Story in Gilbert Stuart’s Portrait of George Washington | Cultivating Learning
Smithsonian Sponsored Events
Join Briana Zavadil White, head of education and public programs at the National Portrait Gallery, for an engaging look at the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. Together, we’ll practice close-looking strategies that help students uncover meaningful details and symbols within the painting. These techniques can spark rich conversations about early American identity and leadership. Participants will leave with ready-to-use resources and activities that make portraiture a dynamic gateway to exploring the past.
Program Details:
This is a Zoom webinar with live captioning. You’ll be able to participate using the chat and Q&A, and your camera and mic will be disabled. We’ll record and post the webinar on the Smithsonian Learning Lab’s Events page approximately 72 hours after the session ends.
For general questions, or if we can provide additional accessibility services to support your participation, please email us at learninglab@si.edu. Please make your accessibility request as far in…
Event Location: Online. Cost: Free. Categories: Webcasts & Online. Related Events: This interactive webinar is part of “Cultivating Learning,” a professional development series focusing on techniques to use digital museum resources for learning. In this special 2025-2026 Cultivating Learning series, "Celebrating America at 250," Smithsonian educators share teaching techniques and resources that help tell the story of America's 250th. The series will celebrate well-known people, events, and accomplishments of our nation and also provide opportunities to discuss lesser-told histories that t… Accessibility: Captioning.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beyond the Frame: An Inside Look at the Portrait Gallery
One-Time Events
Curious about the inner workings of a museum? Ever wondered how conservators care for centuries-old artworks or how lighting designers illuminate exhibitions? Peek behind the curtain at the National Portrait Gallery and hear from staff who work behind the scenes to bring our collection to life.
Event Location: G Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-frame-an-inside-look-at-the-portrait-gallery-tickets-1334324994979?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Digital Drawing Fundamentals
Resident Associate Program
Learn to use the iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate for illustration and animation. Students get an introductory lecture on the basics of digital art production, demonstrations, and experience drawing in Procreate on an iPad.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264135?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264135?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Natural History Road Trips: From the Everglades to the Great Smoky Mountains
Resident Associate Program
Embark on a virtual journey with interpretive naturalist Keith Tomlinson, traveling through some of the United States' most biodiverse regions from the subtropical wilderness of Florida’s Everglades to the towering peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. Along the way, Tomlinson explores topics including landscape ecology, wildlife, geology, and climate, all while learning about the myriad recreational opportunities these exceptional natural areas offer.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264508?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264508?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Art of Floral Design
Resident Associate Program
Learn the fundamentals of floral arranging as this class covers essential base mechanics, sourcing flowers, working with seasonal blooms, and photographing your work.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264170?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264170?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Arlington National Cemetery
Resident Associate Program
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400, 000 American veterans and family members. Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, leads a visit to the 640-acre cemetery—the largest military cemetery in the world—that includes stops at the graves of President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy, Arlington House, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Event Location: Tour meets outside the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor's Center (West side). Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264509?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Art & Memory: Telling Your Story Through Creativity
One-Time Events
Celebrate the power of storytelling through artistic expression. In A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C. 1900–2000, discover how DC’s most influential artists and educators wove their family, community, and personal experiences into their work. Then, create your own meaningful piece incorporating portraits or photos from your life, connecting your story to the legacy of Black arts education.
Recommended Audience: Lifelong Learners
Time and Schedule: 10:15 a.m. on July 24, August 21, and September 18, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTour…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-memory-telling-your-story-through-creativity-tickets-1397015664459?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Continued Watercolor
Resident Associate Program
If you have some watercolor experience, go beyond the basics of paint application and learn how to construct strong, vibrant, personality-filled painting while still receiving guidance on foundational components.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264171?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264171?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM.
A Twist on Ancient Technology: Fiber, String, and More
One-Time Events
The early archaeological record consists primarily of two things- stones and bones. And yet, we know that the material culture of the past had to be predominantly organic in nature. Plants, particularly those that produce long thin fibers, would have been invaluable. And once our ancestors figured out that a twisted fiber was even better, a revolutionary technology was born. But when did this occur? And how do we find evidence for a technology that is made from perishable materials?
Bruce Hardy, Professor of Anthropology at Kenyon College, will examine the evidence, direct and indirect, for the emergence of fiber technology in the Paleolithic and explore the implications of this often neglected but transformative skill.
Moderator: Briana Pobiner, paleoanthropologist and educator at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This program is part of the ongoing HOT (Human Origins Today) Topic series and will be presented as a Zoom video webinar. A link will be emailed to all registrants.
Photo…
Event Location: Online; Internet connection required. Cost: Free; Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72885666/a-twist-on-ancient-technologyfiberstringand-more-washington-national-museum-of-natural-history. Categories: Webcasts & Online. Accessibility: Captioning.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.etix.com. Exploring Abstraction
Resident Associate Program
Explore the basis of abstraction by studying color, line, and shape as they relate to composition. Learn to create exciting, innovative works of art, using a series of drawing and painting exercises designed to examine nontraditional ways of handling traditional materials and subject matter.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264172?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264172?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Exploring Ancient Egypt: Culture, Commerce, and Daily Life
Resident Associate Program
Discover the fascinating world of ancient Egypt in a 4-session series that explores the daily life, culture, and innovations of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Scholar Shelby Justl of the Penn Museum in Philadelphia draws on the discoveries of ongoing archaeological explorations and experimental archaeology to bring to life the rich history of Egypt and its expanding role on the global stage. This session explores ancient Egyptian women.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264025?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264025?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Express Yourself: Art & Identity in Your Community
One-Time Events
Unleash your creativity and explore the impact of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC! In A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C. 1900–2000, see how local artists and educators reflected their identity, community, and experiences in their work. Then, express yourself by creating a unique artwork using portraits or photos from your own life, connecting your story to the legacy of Black artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: Teens 13+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. on July 24, August 21, and September 18, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at A…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/express-yourself-art-identity-in-your-community-tickets-1397043517769?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Color Theory and Chroma-psychology
Resident Associate Program
Learn how to make color choices in your art to bring out a reaction from the viewer. Create combinations with colored pencils that illustrate how color theory works.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264136?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264136?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours
One-Time Events
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience.
Image credit: Photo by Mary Tait.
Event Location: Online. Cost: Free | Registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/5a2bVR1zDkX. Categories: Webcasts & Online. After Five.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Introduction to Beading
Resident Associate Program
In this class, learn to create handcrafted jewelry. This experience is perfect for students new to jewelry making and those with experience who want to refresh their skills.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264173?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264173?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
Drawing Techniques: Line, Shape, and Shading
Resident Associate Program
Learn how to create power and emotion in your drawings by manipulating line, shape, and value. These basic building-blocks of art can change the meaning, mood, and tone of your work.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264137?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264137?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: After Five. Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
SAAM After Hours: State Fairs at the Renwick
One-Time Events
Step right up! Gather round! Experience the great tradition of state fairs at an after-hours party to celebrate the opening of the newest exhibition at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery, State Fairs: Growing American Craft. The ticket price includes after-hours access to the exhibition, savory and sweet treats, open bar, entertainment, and a live performance from jazz ensemble, Ranky Tanky.
Explore two floors of ribbon-winning artworks and engaging craft — from art exhibits and heritage villages to the parades, dairy barns, and rodeo — with more than 240 works by artists from nearly all 50 states. Discover show-stopping spectacles like the iconic size 96 boots of Big Tex® from the State Fair of Texas® a life-size hand-carved butter cow, and a display featuring a pyramid of 700 glass jars of preserved fruits and vegetables, then party surrounded by the shimmering gold-fringed walls and 30-foot piñata corn stalks of artist Justin Favela’s Capilla de Maíz.
“State Fair chic” encouraged. Think bedazzled gingham,…
Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Check in at lobby. Cost: $125 | Registration required
Tickets available beginning September 2. Categories: After Five. Celebrations. Performances. Related Exhibition: State Fairs: Growing American Craft.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Experience Lancaster: Amish, Farms, and Food
Resident Associate Program
Nestled in the countryside of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County is home to one of the oldest and largest Amish communities in the United States. Known for its picturesque farmlands, traditional way of life, and rich history, this region offers a rare glimpse into a culture that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. An immersive 2-day journey explores the traditions, hospitality, and craftsmanship that make Lancaster a unique destination.
Event Location: Detailed information for overnight tours is emailed approximately FOUR WEEKS. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/263967?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 PM.
Story Time
One-Time Events
Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.
Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.
Meet in the Museum Lobby.
If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required.
Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Arlington National Cemetery
Resident Associate Program
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400, 000 American veterans and family members. Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, leads a visit to the 640-acre cemetery—the largest military cemetery in the world—that includes stops at the graves of President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy, Arlington House, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Event Location: Tour meets outside the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor's Center (West side). Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264510?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
New Deal Projects, Part 2
Resident Associate Program
President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal left a tangible mark on the United States, with over 500 public works projects in Washington, D.C. alone. Join author David Taylor for a walking tour in Washington that focuses on landmarks, art, and other still-visible signs from the New Deal period not seen on the previous tour. Stops include the Library of Congress, old Social Security Administration building, and Jefferson Memorial.
Event Location: Tour meets at the main entrance of John Adams Building, Library of Congress. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264502?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Enid A. Haupt Garden Tour
Smithsonian Gardens
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. from April 30 through September 26, 2025, weather permitting.
Meet one of our knowledgeable volunteers by the tour sign near the northwest entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. No reservation is required.
Venue: Smithsonian Gardens. Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Garden, Meet at the northwest entrance to the garden on Jefferson Drive, SW. Cost: Free
Tours may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
For more info visit gardens.si.edu. State Fairs: Growing American Craft Open House
One-Time Events
SOLD OUT
Celebrate the groundbreaking new exhibition State Fairs: Growing American Craft at an open house featuring craft artists from across the country. Learn about bowl hewing from Keith Ruble of Indiana, straw and tin applique from Martha Ewing of New Mexico, and custom sweater knitting from Samuel Barsky of Maryland. Exhibition curator, Mary Savig, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge for the Renwick Gallery, will be available to chat about her favorite state fairs and the ideas that inspired the exhibition. Explore the exhibition further with a scavenger hunt for all ages.
Image credit: Linda Nez, Carnival, 1992, commercial yarn, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson.
Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Renwick Gallery. Cost: SOLD OUT. Categories: Celebrations. Demonstrations. Related Exhibition: State Fairs: Growing American Craft.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Curator’s Tour: Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen
One time events
FREE
Meet at the Information Desk in the Lobby
Hirshhorn head curator Evelyn Hankins will walk visitors through the exhibition Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen, which highlights the artist’s unique contributions to contemporary American abstract painting and makes use of both the unique architecture of the Museum and the history of the National Mall.
If you have questions or a request for access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive, please contact hirshhornexperience@si.edu. One to two weeks’ advance notice is recommended but not required.
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Second Level. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Paradise Found: Nature in North America at the Time of European Discovery
Resident Associate Program
Countless historical reports, books, paintings, and documents describe first hand the natural abundance that greeted European explorers, settlers, and pioneers in North America. Wildlife filmmaker Steve Nicholls draws on these historical sources to portray the spectacular environment found in an unknown America, recreating what it would have been like to stand on the continent five centuries ago and marvel at the sheer force of nature.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264513?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264513?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
The Renaissance Court of Urbino
Resident Associate Program
During the Renaissance, Italian courts competed to become centers of artistic patronage, scholarship, and learning. In Umbria, Federico da Montefeltro—nicknamed “The Light of Italy”—and his wife Battista Sforza made Urbino a model of culture. Artists including della Francesca, Raphael, and Titian flourished there, helping shape the court. Art historian Elaine Ruffolo examines how Federico’s court of Urbino came to reflect the virtues of the Renaissance in art, intellect, justice, and governance. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264514?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264514?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Art Bites Gallery Talk
One-Time Events
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and what each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Mathew Bowman, Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Walter Ufer's After Them.
Image credit: Walter Ufer, After Them, 1928, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Arvin Gottlieb.
Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: In-person | Smithsonian American Art Museum. Cost: Free | Meet in G Street Lobby. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM.
NY | Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In
One-Time Events
The ninth annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In, hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with Teaching for Change, is an opportunity for educators to convene in person and strategize ways to uplift and bring Native voices directly into the classroom. $20 fee, registration required
Teachers play a crucial role in advancing the museum’s work to transform popular understandings of Native histories, cultures, and contemporary lives. Participants will select two workshop breakout sessions. Each session includes resource-rich experiences, such as classroom lessons about Native peoples and topics; resources from Teaching for Change and the National Museum of the American Indian; and strategies for effectively incorporating the museum’s exhibitions in New York City into classroom curricula. The goal of the Teach-In is to increase awareness of the museum’s Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°) national education initiative, which promotes improved teaching about Native American…
Event Location: Levels 1 and 2. Cost: $20 fee, registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.teachingforchange.org/nyc-native-knowledge-teach-in. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand
One-Time Events
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2025. It is the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the River in Ward 8.
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 19 - November 22, 2025.*
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt.
*Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand-tickets-1307850759829?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: Herbalism Workshop
One-Time Events
Infuse Your Life: Everyday Herbalism with Dr. Madea Allen, Join us for a vibrant, hands-on herbal infusion workshop led by Dr. Madea Allen, who specializes in helping women reclaim energy naturally through everyday rituals of nourishment and healing. In this 1-hour “Growing Community” garden class, you’ll discover how to bring the ancient wisdom of herbalism into your everyday life through simple infusions that nourish body, mind, and spirit. We’ll explore the benefits of fresh culinary and medicinal herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, sage, and mint—harvested straight from the Anacostia Community Museum’s own demonstration garden. You’ll learn how to: • Identify and select herbs for their energetic and healing properties, • Make a no-heat infused olive oil and vinegar at home, • Incorporate herbal infusions into meals, self-care rituals, and more, Each participant will make and take home their own herb-infused olive oil and vinegar blend to continue infusing and enjoy when it’s ready. …
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Pl SE. Cost: Fre. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1248537833269?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Open Studio: Swirling Portraits
One time events
Start the fall with crisp opportunities for artistic expression every weekend in September at Open Studio. Discover how you can use art to explore your identity, find your power, and change the world! Collaborate or craft your own artwork to take home. Each week will introduce new ideas and creative challenges.
This Saturday, we’ll take inspiration from artist Amoako Boafo’s painting Cobalt Blue Dress (2020). Be prepared to get messy while we fingerpaint portraits of our own!
Meet in Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level. ABOUT OPEN STUDIO
Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and artworks on view. Open Studio helps you transform your ideas into reality.
Every session introduces a new theme and a fresh perspective on art-making. Activities are designed to captivate everyone—from budding young artists to seasoned creators—and allow them to craft, create, and learn.
No…
Venue: Hirshhorn Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Events: Open Studio, Hirshhorn Art School, Art School Everywhere, Art Project: Draw with Your Face. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit hirshhorn.si.edu. An Armchair Tour of Oxford and Cambridge
Resident Associate Program
The two greatest academic centers of England—Oxford and Cambridge—are steeped in history that reaches back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Scholar and historian Gary Rendsburg of Rutgers University, who has resided and conducted academic research in both cities, brings the verve and culture of these great university towns to life, sharing history flavored with a pleasant dose of Anglophilia.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264005?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264005?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Arlington National Cemetery
Resident Associate Program
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400, 000 American veterans and family members. Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, leads a visit to the 640-acre cemetery—the largest military cemetery in the world—that includes stops at the graves of President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy, Arlington House, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Event Location: Tour meets outside the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor's Center (West side). Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264511?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Story Time: Layla's Happiness
One-Time Events
NMAAHC Kids Story Time: Layla’s Happiness Designed for ages 4-8 and adult caregivers
What makes YOU happy? Share with us during this story time program at NMAAHC! Together we’ll read Layla’s Happiness by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and make self-portraits to celebrate our favorite things. Families can also enjoy hands-on activities and exhibit exploration inspired by this joyful story.
Program Schedule:
10:30 am - 12:45 pm: Ongoing Create & Explore Time
10:45 am & 11:45 am: Read Alouds
11:30 am & 12:30 pm: Children’s Gallery Tours.
Venue: African American History and Culture Museum. Event Location: 2nd Floor Classroom. Cost: FREE! Registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/82934956/nmaahc-kids-story-timelaylas-happiness-washington-national-museum-of-african-american-history-culture-early-childhood-education. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
NY | Pacific Island Film Festival
One-Time Events
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Pacific Island Film Festival! Enjoy films from across the Pacific Islands and join us for a conversation about the deep tradition of storytelling and the state of film development and production today.
11 AM–12:30 PM | Screening: The Mountain, Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain in the hope they can heal her from the cancer she battles. Along the way she meets some misfits and new kids in town: Mallory, who is hoping to find friends, any kind of friends, and Bronco, who claims to be a runaway from his dad who is too busy to notice him. As they make their way through the difficult “off the beaten track” route, they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship. Director: Rachel House (Māori), New Zealand, 2024, 89 min. 1–2 PM | Panel: "Future of Indigenous Filmmaking" , Join us for a dynamic conversation on the power, purpose, and future of Indigenous filmmaking. This…
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Event Location: Lower Level: Auditorium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Films. Workshops. Lectures & Discussions.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Yoga Workshop
One-Time Events
Sessions are suitable for all levels, welcoming beginners, and experienced yogis alike. Ideal for those who enjoy the fusion of music and movement. Participants should wear clothing that allows for the ease of movement and expression. Bring a yoga mat and optionally, water or a towel to stay hydrated and comfortable throughout the class. Session facilitated by Khepera Wellness.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-workshop-tickets-1376712196239?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Cyanotype Photography with the Sun
Resident Associate Program
Delve into the history of cyanotypes, a photographic printing process that produces a stunning blue, and create your own cyanotype shirt or print using chemistry to harness the transformative power of sunlight. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit).
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264138?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264138?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Paper Frenzy - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Investigate new techniques as you have fun creating papers for collage and other art projects. Take home a glorious collection of one-of-a-kind papers accented by acrylic, inks, stamps, and other printmaking materials.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264174?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Science of Mixing Paint
Resident Associate Program
Learn how pigment properties influence the way paints mix and get a map for navigating, planning, and predicting paint mixtures. This is a good introduction to science-based color theory for artists.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264565?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264565?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.
Introduction to Foundational Hand Calligraphy
Resident Associate Program
The elegance of hand-lettered calligraphy is unmatched by machine. This class gives students a chance to learn the basics of this graceful and stylish art in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264176?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264176?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Wool Embroidery from the Andes - In Person
Resident Associate Program
Discover the joy of this craft characterized by colorful floral designs embroidered in wool, a style that originated in the Andean mountains of Peru. The course offers one-on-one teaching.
Venue: S. Dillon Ripley Center. Event Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264175?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Workshops.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Afghan Storytelling and Preserving Culture
Lectures & Discussions
Register on Eventbrite to attend in person
Free. Registration required.
This hybrid program will also be presented online.
Register through Zoom to attend virtually
Celebrate and uplift Afghan cultural heritage through an afternoon of storytelling. Hear from people working across music, film, writing, and other creative forms to safeguard Afghan culture. Each storyteller offers unique perspectives on cultural resilience, memory, and identity.
This event commemorates the online launch of an important oral history. Over the last two years, we’ve recorded with Mr. Omara Masoudi, the former director of the National Museum of Afghanistan and a leading figure in the preservation of Afghan cultural heritage. To celebrate, we’re bringing Masoudi’s story into conversation with voices from the Afghan diaspora.
Schedule: 2 p.m.: Welcome remarks , 2:10–3 p.m.: Conversation with Chase Robinson and Omara Masoudi , 3:10–4 p.m.: Storytelling in the Afghan Diaspora, moderated by Amna Nawaz , 4–5 p.m.: Networking and…
Venue: Freer Gallery of Art. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Register in advance (required). Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Historic Chestertown with a Cruise on the Schooner Sultana
Resident Associate Program
Spend an unforgettable day exploring the rich history of the Chesapeake Bay with regional historian Hayden Mathews, who weaves together the geological, environmental, maritime, cultural, and architectural threads that have shaped the region. This legacy comes to life as you explore historic Chestertown, Maryland, and embark on a 2.5-hour sail aboard the Sultana, a replica 1768 topsail schooner.
Event Location: Departs from Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C St SW (corner of 6th & C Sts) Fringe stop: New. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264515?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7:45 AM – 6:30 PM.
Beginning Drawing
Resident Associate Program
This introductory course teaches the basic skills needed for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264177?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264177?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Art Studio
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Workshops.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.
Hues in Harmony: Maximizing Your Palette
Resident Associate Program
Refamiliarize yourself with the fundamentals of color theory while learning an approach to mixing color that relies on color harmonies. Gain a deeper understanding of complementary color relationships to more intuitively mix colors and harness color harmonies to better express depth as well as the contrast between light and shadow.
Event Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264178?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Cost: Click here to view prices. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/264178?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2025FY-Trumba-SA-ev&utm_content=SA-Trumba-event&promo=276223. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Spanish-Language Walk-In Tours
One-Time Events
Join a volunteer docent on select Sundays for a lively tour of the National Portrait Gallery in Spanish.
Event Location: F Street Lobby. Cost: Free. Registration Required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-spanish-language-docent-tours-tickets-1530971289339?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Spanish-interpreted program.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. DC | Marimba Melodies
One-Time Events
A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States.
Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations.
Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Categories: Celebrations. Performances.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Portrait Gallery Kids
One-Time Events
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.
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=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Art in the A.M.
One-Time Events
Inspire early childhood creativity with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages up to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. During this program, participants will explore the prize-winning artworks in the exhibition State Fairs: Growing American Craft, on view at the Renwick Gallery, then craft their own blue ribbon felt pies.
Image credit: Margarita Cabrera, Arbol de la Vida – John Deere Tractor Model #790, 2007, clay, slip paint, latex acrylic and metal hardware, Courtesy of Margarita Cabrera.
Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Renwick Gallery, Enter via 17th Street ramp. Cost: Free | Registration required
Tickets available beginning August 23. Get Tickets/Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/5a2bVR1zYyf. Categories: Kids & Families. Related Exhibition: State Fairs: Growing American Craft.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Little Artists, Big Stories
One-Time Events
Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C. building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 15 a.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 1 hour
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at ACMTours@si.edu.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-artists-big-stories-tickets-1396883820109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Gallery Talks & Tours.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Play Date at NMNH: Colorful Corals
One-Time Events
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!
This Tuesday is all about exploring coral reefs! Families will learn about coral polyps (the tiny animals that help to build-up the reef), create their own artwork inspired by coral reefs, and look up close at coral specimens from the museum’s collection.
The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5), their caregivers, and families.
Location: This program is held in the Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall on the 1st floor of the museum. Please note that space is dependent on the location of that week's event. Some locations have less capacity than others. It is possible that the program might be at capacity when you arrive. If this happens, please enjoy other areas of the museum and try again later in the program.
Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers
One-Time Events
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.
*Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3.
**Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Workshops
Register to join the sessions.
Join a free online guided meditation. In these 30-minute sessions, DC-based meditation teachers lead a variety of mindfulness practices. Friday sessions take inspiration from art in our museum’s collections.
All are welcome! No previous experience is required. Image: Taki Katei; Autumn landscape; Japan, 1890; ink and color on paper; Gift of Toshio and Yuka Fujikura in memory of Tome Fujikura, F2014.8.28a-d.
Event Location: Online. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeVySe_xTkGKsbcKbl_syQ. Cost: Free; registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/gz7O3IOSRJKzNc-CWszhlg. Categories: Workshops. Webcasts & Online. Related Events: Meditation and Mindfulness (Online).
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Visionaries in Art: Exploring Black Creativity & Expression
One-Time Events
Explore the rich legacy of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC through an immersive experience designed for youth audiences. Engage in close-looking activities featuring works by influential local artists and art educators, then bring your own creativity to life through hands-on artmaking. Through inquiry-based discussions and artistic exploration, young learners will deepen their understanding of self-expression and connect their observations to their own creative process.
Recommended Audience: Youth 8+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Select Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 25, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes
For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visionaries-in-art-exploring-black-creativity-expression-tickets-1396981753029?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Kids & Families. Gallery Talks & Tours. Workshops.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.