Tour | The Peacock Room at 150

Mon · Sep 21·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler’s famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue and white porcelain. James McNeill Whistl…

Wed · Sep 23·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler’s famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue and white porcelain. James McNeill Whistl…

Mon · Sep 28·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler’s famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue and white porcelain. James McNeill Whistl…

Tue · Sep 29·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler’s famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue and white porcelain. James McNeill Whistl…

Tue · Sep 22·The Park at CityCenterDC, 1098 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

From May 5 to October 27, stop by FRESHFARM by CityCenterDC for fresh local groceries and delicious lunch options.

Tue · Sep 22·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

Information about Depression, PTSD, Encouragement, Suicide, Bipolar, and many more. Call the number provided, if you need more assistance. Every Tuesday, we have a mental health specialist, Leta Davis, who you can chat with and give more resources.

Tue · Sep 22·Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · Washington

The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session! September 22nd is the first day of fall and we are celebrating with a Scavenger Hunt. These images are hidden throughout the Children's Room, and kids can look for them at their own pace during library open hours. Find all the pictur…

Tue · Sep 22·Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. 20019

We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are a…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 4 PM·Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing, American History Museum · Washington

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 4 PM·Wonderplace, 1 West, American History Museum · Washington

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 5 PM·3 East, American History Museum · Washington

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.