Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Arlington, VA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Have questions for the author? Submit your question at registration and you may just hear the answer live! Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so...
In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. Applying techniques such as perspective, shading, and color theory, participants will have the opportunity to work from reference...
Part of the Embassy of Japan's Public Affairs Section, this cultural center houses an art gallery and a 130-seat theater. Hosts lectures, workshops, cultural panels, film screenings, stage performances, and exhibitions promoting Japanese culture and strengthening US-Japan relations. Free entry for m
The oldest federally operated aquarium in the US, located in the Department of Commerce building. Tanks featuring freshwater and marine species from around the world. Free admission. Limited hours. A smaller, quieter alternative to the Natural History Museum's ocean exhibits. Unique inside-a-governm
Clara Young Park hopes her paintings will remind viewers to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the peace found in the natural world. She has presented several exhibitions centered on the theme of scents found in nature, over time shifting her focus from those perceived through the nose to the more..
Museum dedicated to architecture, design, engineering, and urban planning in a spectacular Victorian building with a massive Great Hall. Rotating and permanent exhibitions explore the built environment. Popular summer ball pit installation. Metro accessible (Judiciary Square). Admission charged.
Want to paint on textured surfaces, and introduce your child to the fun of paint? Come to Messy Art and paint for the fun of it! We’ll be painting on cardboard textured panels, layered with recycled materials, as to make layered painted parts of a giant collaborative art piece. Make dots, mix...
Interactive espionage museum with spy gadgets, missions, and undercover stories.
Major professional sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown DC. Home of the Washington Capitals (NHL) and Washington Wizards (NBA). Also hosts concerts, WWE, boxing, college basketball, and major entertainment events. 20,000-seat capacity. Metro accessible (Gallery Place-Chinatown).
Iconic museum housing the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 command module, and hundreds of aircraft and spacecraft. Interactive flight simulators and planetarium. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free but timed-entry passes required.
Beloved free outdoor ice skating rink between the National Gallery's East and West Wings on the National Mall. Open November through March. Skate rentals available. One of DC's most iconic winter experiences with the Capitol dome as backdrop. Free admission to skate; rental fee applies.
Rotating exhibitions showcasing National Geographic's exploration, photography, and science. Interactive exhibits on nature, culture, and discovery. Located at National Geographic headquarters near Dupont Circle. Hours vary by exhibition.
Presented by Black Artists of DC (BADC) and curated by Gia Harewood, the exhibit BLACK(ER) reprises an important exhibition from BADC's archive. In November 2009, Black Artists of DC (BADC) presented BLACK at the DC Arts Center, inviting 29 artists to interpret Black as concept, color, and racial...
Discover DCC Museum, a museum in Philips, DC. Exhibits and attractions include JBR Forensic DCC Playback Deck. Offers Every pre-recorded DCC title will have ITTS information, so it will add great visualization to your DCC experience. We have also updated the list of titles, that will have the desire
446-acre federal garden in Northeast DC managed by the USDA. Known for stunning azalea collections, a bonsai museum with 200-year-old trees, the iconic Capitol Columns, and the National Herb Garden. Free admission. Open daily 8am-5pm. Dogs allowed on leash.
Home of the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), and Washington Mystics (WNBA). Hosts 200+ events per year including concerts, family shows, and ice shows. Located in the heart of Chinatown/Penn Quarter. Metro accessible (Gallery Place-Chinatown).
At intersection of art, science and technology ARTECHOUSE brings digital and innovative art to the public. Explore the most unique art destination in DC.
Housed in a city unlike any other, our students gain an education unlike any other. Our students emerge with experiences that could only happen at GW.
Premium escape room experience downtown near the National Portrait Gallery. Multiple themed rooms including Prison Break, Gold Rush, The Heist, and Playground. Family-friendly with unlimited hints. Accommodates 2-8 players. 60-minute games. Open daily 8am-midnight.
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About the Authors Alexa Patrick is a vocalist and poet from Connecticut. She is the author of Remedies for Disappearing (Haymarket Books, 2023) and holds fellowships from Cave Canem, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and more. Previous artistic partnerships of Alexa’s include...
America's first museum of modern art, founded 1921 in a Dupont Circle townhouse. Intimate galleries with Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party, works by Rothko, Bonnard, Klee, and O'Keeffe. Artful Evenings with live music. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-7pm.
Ceramic and pottery center in DC with classes, art gallery, community outreach, and workshops. Wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing for all skill levels. Kids' classes and summer camps available.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in 2016 on the National Mall. Explores more than 400 years of American history through the African American lens. 12 exhibition galleries covering history, community, culture, and military. Free timed entry passes required. One of th
Free guided and self-guided tours of the magnificent 1897 Thomas Jefferson Building, the oldest of the Library of Congress buildings. Highlights include the Great Hall with its soaring ceiling mosaics, the Main Reading Room with its painted dome, and rotating exhibitions. Tours depart from the visit
Located in the historic City Post Office near Union Station. Houses one of the world's largest stamp collections and exhibits on the history of the US mail, including historic mail planes and stagecoaches. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free admission.
Community arts center on Capitol Hill with classes in pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, dance, yoga, and music for kids and adults. Gallery exhibitions and performances. After-school programs and summer camps. Open Mon-Sat with classes throughout the day.
The NMAI fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Explore interactive, super fun exhibits that let kids learn and discover on their terms. Visit National Children's Museum today in Washington DC.
Learn about the world we design and build through unique exhibitions. Located in the historic Pension Building, one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in DC.
Smithsonian gallery dedicated to American craft, decorative arts, and design. Located in a stunning 1859 French Second Empire building near the White House. Known for immersive installation art. Free admission. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
In conjunction with the current exhibit "BLACK(ER)" created in collaboration with Black Artists of D.C., please join curator Gia Harewood for a panel discussion in her series 'Giametry Lessons.'
America's living memorial to the Holocaust. Permanent exhibition takes visitors through the Nazi rise to power, the concentration camps, and liberation. Deeply moving and educational. Timed passes recommended. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free admission.
Adams Morgan community arts center offering gallery exhibitions, live performances, and studio rentals. Two gallery spaces showcase emerging local and national artists. Regular programming includes theater, comedy, film screenings, and art openings. Heart of DC's creative community.
Opened 2016 on the National Mall, the only national museum devoted exclusively to documenting African American life, history, and culture. Powerful exhibits from slavery through civil rights to present day. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free but timed-entry passes required.
Interactive museum celebrating language and words in the renovated 1891 Franklin School. Voice-activated exhibits, a karaoke room, word puzzles, and a library of 1,000+ languages. Great for kids and adults. Open Wed-Mon 10am-5pm. Free admission.
Meet George "Harry" Hunt, a British horticulturist who migrated to the US in 1906 with his bride Elizabeth. In 1912, he purchased a second-class ticket to England and back on the ocean liner Oceanic for a family visit. Oceanic threw a propeller blade, and the White Star Line rebooked Harry on...
Visit, tour, worship, and more at Washington National Cathedral. Join us and explore the world's sixth-largest Gothic cathedral.
Bowie Branch Library Events in the Auditorium 11 am - 3:30 pm Small Artifacts Museum - Auditorium Panelists - Auditorium 1 pm-1:30 pm: Echoes of the Enslaved 1:30 pm- 2 pm: Historic Pop Culture 2 pm- 2:30 pm: Maryland Militia 2:30 pm-3 pm: Civil Rights (panel w municipal leaders)
Home to the Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy's ruby slippers, Abraham Lincoln's top hat, Julia Child's kitchen, and the First Ladies' gowns. Chronicles American culture, innovation, and identity. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free admission.
Houses one of the world's most important collections of Asian art and the world's largest collection of works by James McNeill Whistler, including the famous Peacock Room. Connected to the Sackler Gallery. Open daily 10am-5:30pm. Free admission.
In honor of American Girl’s 40th anniversary, Blake Changnon and The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles invite you to explore a special pop-up exhibit inspired by the beloved Happy Birthday books of the Historical Characters. This mini museum brings to life the first seven...
Liberal arts university in the residential Spring Valley neighborhood of Northwest DC. Kay Spiritual Life Center hosts interfaith events. The Katzen Arts Center has gallery exhibitions open to the public. Athletics complex and regular cultural programming. Metro accessible (Red Line — Tenleytown).
Orion Zangara is an illustrator and comic book artist based in the Washington, DC area. He graduated from The Joe Kubert School, an art institution specializing in sequential art that was founded by his grandfather and legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert. Kubert co-created the character SGT....