Join the Portrait Gallery and Reading Rhythms for a reading party designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite folks to bring any book they want while we facilitate silent reading periods, one-on-one breakouts, and group discussions about the art that everyone is engaging with. This adult program unites a community of readers to learn together and experience art with curated music.
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Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms (Great Hall) — Silent reading, one‑on‑one breakouts, group art discussions, and curated music, with participants bringing any book for ages 18 and up.
A ranger narrates Sara Delano’s 1862 Fourth of July at sea, describing tall ships, a China voyage, cake, ice cream, and cannon fire.
Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.
Immersive 90‑minute walking tour at the World War II Memorial kiosk, guided by a National Park Service volunteer, visits the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial and others.
Junior Rangers explore Civil War stories, collect trading cards, examine uniforms and food, and complete hands‑on challenges at Battleground National Cemetery, ages 8–12.
Astronaut Zena Cardman recounts her five‑month ISS mission, then NASA and international astronauts share ISS stories, with museum galleries, staff talks, and sidewalk stargazing.
Stunning virtual reality takes visitors to 1776, showing Patriots coordinating to thwart a British invasion at the American History Museum.
Wonderplace (American History Museum, 1 West) offers touchable objects and age‑appropriate activities linking collections to history, for ages 6 and under.
Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.
