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4 days ago · The Anacostia Community Museum, an "experimental store-front" museum created at the initiative of Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley, opened in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in 1967.
3 days ago · Upcoming Events - National Museum of Asian Art. Browse Events. All In Person Online. Showing 1 - 12 of 163 Results. Tours | The Art of Women. Saturday, May 18, 2024. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Permanent Collection Tour. Saturday, May 18, 2024. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. NMAA × CFCH Artisan in Residence Workshop | Calligraphy with Bertrand Mao.
1 day ago · Phillips After 5. 1600 21st St., NW. Most days, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle closes at 5 PM. But on the first Thursday of each month, the modern art museum stays open until 8 PM for Phillips After 5. The after-hours event typically includes gallery talks, music, food and drink, and art-themed activities.
4 days ago · It serves several roles: a home to many of our most important memorials and museums; a place to learn about, commemorate, and celebrate the nation’s cultural heritage; a location to exercise first amendment rights and gather for presidential inaugurations; and a park where people walk, run, and play.
4 days ago · National Portrait Gallery, American gallery dedicated to portraiture of Americans. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution, located in Washington, D.C. Although the Smithsonian Institution began collecting portraits in 1921, the National Portrait Gallery did not officially open until 1962. In
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3 days ago · Inspired by an exhibition by the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, the exhibition features stories gathered from diverse communities across the nation.
3 days ago · A haven for history and art enthusiasts unfolds in the heart of Washington, DC, with over 70 museums. It can be challenging to navigate this cultural haven, as each museum promises a plethora of captivating exhibits. Among the many attractions, 2024 brings exciting displays to the capital.
