Join Mellon Photography Conservator Ariadna Romer and Bank of America Photography Conservation Fellow Emma Dacey to explore the conservation of 19th-century cased photographs recently installed in the museum’s collection galleries. This program will highlight key preservation strategies for these historical objects.
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Ranger-led exploration at Thomas Jefferson Memorial examines how local geography shaped Washington, DC’s selection as the capital.
Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.
FedTalks 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria showcases a glimpse of future government technology.
Baby & Toddler Story Time (Northeast Neighborhood Library) — 20‑30‑minute sessions of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to three, for ages 5 and under.
Free hour-long guided tour of Japanese art at the Asian Art Museum, showcasing paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork and the Master of I‑nen Seal piece.
Dennis Zotigh performs tribal songs from Alaska to Florida in the Potomac Atrium, followed by a Q&A about museum and Indigenous culture; presentations may cancel without notice.
Docent-led tour of the Asian Art Museum’s 46,000‑piece collection explores cultural, aesthetic and conceptual commonalities and differences.
Free guided tour at Asian Art Museum examines Whistler’s Peacock Room, a 150‑year‑old London dining room turned iconic artwork, featuring Asian‑inspired design and Chinese porcelain.
