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Trees festively decorated with brightly colored lights dazzle visitors at ZooLights, powered by Pepco, at Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Credit: Skip Brown, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

ZooLights, Powered by Pepco, Returns Nov. 25

Open Select Evenings Through Dec. 30; Free Reservations Required

11.16.2022

National Zoo Public Programs

Bright red airplane with "Oracle" written on wings, hanging upside down — Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum/Jim Preston

National Air and Space Museum Explores General Aviation in Fall GE Aviation Lectures

Programs Will Explore the Use of Aviation for Humanitarian Aid and Sport

11.09.2022

Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of the American Indian and its veteran's memorials — The National Native American Veterans Memorial, November 2020, On the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Designed by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes). Photo by Alan Karchmer for the National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of the American Indian To Dedicate National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11

Ceremony Will Be Part of Weekend-Long Event To Honor Native Veterans

11.08.2022

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of the American Indian and its veterans memorial — The National Native American Veterans Memorial, November 2020, On the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Designed by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes). Photo by Alan Karchmer for the National Museum of the American Indian

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates Native Veterans With a Weekend of Activities Nov. 12 and 13

Events Coincide With the Dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial

11.03.2022

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of the American Indian

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and New York City

Festivities Include the Formal Dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

10.14.2022

American Indian Museum American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs

National Postal Museum To Host Maynard Sundman Lecture

Lecture Focuses on Polar Philately and the Wilkes Antarctic Expedition

10.12.2022

Postal Museum Public Programs

National Museum of Asian Art 100 anniversary graphic with circular images used in the zeros of "100"

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Announces Centennial Celebrations

Lead Exhibitions, Public Programs and Special Initiatives Mark the Institution’s Transformation Into a Global Resource for Understanding Asian Arts and Cultures

10.06.2022

Asian Art Museum Public Programs

Special event with round tables, lighting, and projectors in American History Museum

National Museum of American History To Host Eighth Annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend and Gala in Person Oct. 13–14

Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Grace Young Presented With Julia Child Award. Featured Presenters Include Francis Lam, Sara Moulton, Gala Menu by Chef Peter Chang. Programming Features Cooking Demonstration, Brewing History and More.

10.06.2022

American History Museum Public Programs

Anacostia Community Museum Launches Augmented-Reality Tour of Southwest D.C.

“Before the Bulldozers: Historic Southwest D.C. Exposed” Explores the Impact of Urban Renewal on the Neighborhood

10.04.2022

Anacostia Community Museum Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of African Art building

National Museum of African Art Celebrates Nigerian Culture and Creativity With +234 Connect Festival

09.26.2022

African Art Museum Exhibitions Public Programs

Image of person wearing a handmade shawl with text: "Craft2Wear, Oct. 20-22"

Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear Show Opens Oct. 20

Contemporary Wearable Art Craft Show Is Once Again In-Person

09.20.2022

Public Programs

Toddler in a Toy Story costume standing outside a Halloween display — Photo credit: Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Boo at the Zoo Is Back Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

09.15.2022

National Zoo Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of African Art

Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Takes Its NMAFA+ Series to South Africa

10-Day Art Experience Will Focus on Reckoning With Our Racial Past Through Art

09.08.2022

African Art Museum Public Programs

Graphic with text: "Fotos & Recuerdos Festival. Celebrating the life of La vida de. Book series" — Credit information: Courtesy of Lil’ Libros

National Portrait Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de Los Muertos with Festivals and Installation by Artists MasPaz and Guache

08.18.2022

Portrait Gallery Public Programs

Graphic with three stills from theatrical productions and accompanying text: "2022 Native Cinema Showcase. August 18-21."

Native Cinema Showcase Celebrates Its Return to Santa Fe

Showcase Coincides With the 100th Anniversary of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts Santa Fe Indian Market

07.18.2022

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Smithsonian American Art Museum Hosts Annual In-Person SAAM Arcade 2022

Free Public Event Highlights Connections Between Art and Video Games Through “Color, Line and Form”

07.14.2022

American Art Museum Public Programs

Bold graphic illustration with text reading "NMAAHC Hip-Hop Block Party"

National Museum of African American History and Culture Will Host a Star-Studded Block Party Aug. 13 Celebrating Hip-Hop and Rap

Daylong Event Includes Activities, Panels and Performances Highlighting Hip-Hop’s Cultural Impact

07.13.2022

African American Museum Public Programs

Two teenagers stand outside next to small plane and its propellers — Credit: Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum Holds “She Can” STEAM Aviation Camp Graduation in Springdale, Arkansas

06.28.2022

Air and Space Museum Public Programs

Graphic illustration with two rows of human faces on either side. In center reads "Your Future Guide. yourfututreguide.com"

Smithsonian’s New Digital Guide Brings the Future to People’s Fingertips June 22

The Public Can Tour the Year 2050 With “Your Future Guide,” a First-of-Its-Kind Online ExperienceDebuting To Celebrate the Final Month of the Landmark “FUTURES” Exhibition

06.22.2022

Arts and Industries Public Programs