Understanding Modern and Contemporary Art

Wed · Oct 28·2 PM – 3 PM·East Building, Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore modern and contemporary art in the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Art.

Fri · Oct 30·2 PM – 3 PM·East Building, Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore modern and contemporary art in the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Art.

Sat · Oct 31·2 PM – 3 PM·East Building, Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore modern and contemporary art in the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Art.

Sun · Nov 1·2 PM – 3 PM·East Building, Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore modern and contemporary art in the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Art.

Thu · Oct 29·Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger in the exhibit area of the park store) · Washington

A ranger narrates Sara Delano’s 1862 Fourth of July at sea, describing tall ships, a China voyage, cake, ice cream, and cannon fire.

Thu · Oct 29·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.

Thu · Oct 29·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Tue · Oct 27·3 PM – 4 PM·West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours explore Impressionism and 19‑Century France in the West Building’s Rotunda at the National Gallery of Art.

Tue · Oct 27·5:30 PM – 6 PM·National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Sketchbook Club: Cecilia Beaux’s Sita and Sarita (National Gallery of Art) — Hands‑on activities exploring the artwork.

Wed · Oct 28·11 AM – 12 PM·West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Guided tours of the West Building’s main‑floor rotunda showcase the National Gallery’s collection up close.