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Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
5:30–6:30 p.m. CT Join philosopher Scott Samuelson for “What Do We Stand For?,” a guided reflection and discussion series exploring the ideals behind the founding of the United States and how they resonate today. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this program encourages dialogue about our d…
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza 2026 features hot entertainment for the Downtown DC community. From July 13 through September 25, 2026, Monday to Friday at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented enterta…
Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday at 11 am. No event reservations, but remember to…
As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600–1630), Japan, mid-17th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, National…
The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.
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Celebrate the America's 250th birthday with the new public art installation - Prism 250 - at Anthem Row, on display now to November 12.
6:30–7:30 p.m. CT Historical objects enrich our understanding of and connection to the past. In commemoration of America 250, this program takes a look at Illinois history through the lens of ten objects from the collection of the Illinois State Museum. Each of these objects sheds light on the experiences of the people…
Join educators in the "Bison: Standing Strong" exhibit to discover more about the Nation's Mammal - the American Bison. Learn how these fascinating animals alter their ecosystem in ways that benefit other animals and their habitat, as well as their importance to humans. Image by Jean Beaufort, CC0, https://commons.wiki…