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Woman lighting a candle — Women Make Movies

Native American Cinema 2020: "Conscience Point"

Still image from "Conscience Point" courtesy Women Make Movies

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Person obscured by colorful Native costume — Kichwa Hatari and Vanessa Teran

National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Premier Film Event, Native Cinema Showcase

Online Program Highlights Fan Favorite Films From Past Showcases and New Films

11.09.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Power of Giving Explores Philanthropy’s Impact on Educational Equity

Lonnie Bunch, Steve Case, Linda Darling-Hammond, John B. King Jr., Eduardo J. Padrón, David A. Thomas, Suzanne Elise Walsh, Among Featured Thought Leaders

10.27.2020

American History Museum Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of the American Indian — **Photo © 2004 Judy Davis for Smithsonian**

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to Open National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11

10.14.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

National Native American Veterans Memorial-close up — Alan Karchmer for NMAI

National Native American Veterans Memorial: Plaza

The National Native American Veterans Memorial will open to the public Nov. 11, 2020 on the grounds of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Alan Karchmer for NMAI

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The Native American Veterans Memorial seen from above, with the Capitol in the background — Alan Karchmer for NMAI

National Native American Veterans Memorial, Aerial View

The National Native American Veterans Memorial will open to the public Nov. 11, 2020 on the grounds of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Alan Karchmer for NMAI

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National Air and Space Museum Presents “Air & Scare at Home”

Virtual Halloween Activities Available Throughout October

10.07.2020

Air and Space Museum Public Programs

composite photo of several artists — Images (clockwise): Eileen Myles, photo by Shae Detar; Olafur Eliasson, photo by Runa Maya Mørk Huber / Studio Olafur Eliasson © 2017 Olafur Eliasson. Zoe Leonard, photo by Jana La Brasca. Laurie Anderson, photo by Ebru Yildiz; John Akomfrah, Courtesy of the Artist and Lisson Gallery.

Hirshhorn Has Announced Free, Livestreamed Summit “Talking to Our Time: What Comes Next” Oct. 8 and 10

Summit Includes Leading Thinkers Zoe Leonard and Eileen Myles; John Akomfrah and Olafur Eliasson in Conversation; and Laurie Anderson in Performance on Museum’s YouTube Channel

10.06.2020

Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs

Black and White photo of Laurie Anderson — **Laurie Anderson, photo by Ebru Yildiz**

Hirshhorn Will Livestream Laurie Anderson Performing Her Groundbreaking Work “Duets on Ice” at the Museum Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.

Free Virtual Performance Anticipates Anderson’s Largest-Ever U.S. Exhibition, Opening Spring 2021 on the National Mall

10.06.2020

Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs

Julia Child's Kitchen — The reconstruction of Julia Child's kitchen at the National Museum of American History.

National Museum of American History Hosts Virtual Annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend and Gala Themed “Food Futures: Striving for Justice”

Julia Child Foundation To Present Danielle Nierenberg of Food Tank With Julia Child Award at Smithsonian Gala

10.06.2020

American History Museum Public Programs

Patti Warashina in her studio — Patti Warashina

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch To Present Patti Warashina With the 2020 Smithsonian Visionary Award

10.05.2020

Public Programs

Smithsonian Craft Show Goes Virtual in 2020

10.05.2020

Public Programs

Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson is among the artists featured in the virtual Smithsonian Craft Show, October 13 - October 25.

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Judith Kinghorn

Judith Kinghorn is among the artists featured in the virtual Smithsonian Craft Show, October 13 - October 25.

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Ashley Buchanan

Ashley Buchanan is among the artists featured in the virtual Smithsonian Craft Show, October 13 - October 25.

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Hannah Long

Hannah Long is among the artists featured in the virtual Smithsonian Craft Show, October 13 - 25.

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Photo: David Schulze

Celebrated Painter Jordan Casteel To Headline Hirshhorn’s 2020 Demetrion Lecture

The Free Discussion Will Stream Online Sept. 30

09.29.2020

Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs

Exterior of American Indian Museum — Photo © 2004 Judy Davis Hoachlander, Davis Photography for Smithsonian

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., To Reopen Friday, Sept. 25

Museum Will Continue To Offer Virtual Events

09.23.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Hirshhorn Headshots for Fall Season 2020

Hirshhorn Announces Fall Season of “Talking to Our Time”—Online Conversations With Renowned Global Artists

Following an Engaging Summer Season, Museum Extends Free Online Artist Talks, Featuring Deborah Roberts, Zoe Leonard and Sterling Ruby Sept. 16–Dec. 16

09.15.2020

Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs