Explore the museum with a docent. Meet at the intersection of history and culture and take a musical journey that tells the story of African American music from the arrival of the first Africans to the present day in the Musical Crossroads exhibition. Photo Credit: NMAAHC
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior…
The design of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial shows us Architect Frank Gehry’s vision to honor our 34th president. Learn the progression of his architectural style, how he used technology in a new way in his designs, and the uniqueness of his design for this presidential memorial.
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.
From May 5 to October 27, stop by FRESHFARM by CityCenterDC for fresh local groceries and delicious lunch options.
Turn up the energy at Matchbox with Live Music Wednesdays, Grab bites, sip drinks, and enjoy some great midweek vibes!
This hands-on musical experience lets kids explore and play a wide variety of percussion instruments. Our playground features four exciting stations: Shake & Scrape Station: Discover fun sounds with shakers, guiros, and more. Strike Stations Drum Set Station: Get a feel for the beat on a real drum set. Hand Drum Statio…
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Built by four kids from Jacksonville, Florida, Last Resort is an indie rock band known for its energetic live shows, anthemic guitar driven songs, and authentic songwriting that captures a range of emotions and experiences.
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…
The range of emotions evoked by the sound of ringing reflects a deep connection with the human spirit, one that operates on different levels in different faiths, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Native American traditions. This free program illuminates the power of bells, chimes, and jingles to connect us to the divine—a…
Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions…
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. Due to inclement weather, Wonderplace will open at 12 noon on Friday, J…
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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…
