A brand new, mind-boggling museum is officially open in D.C.! Located right in , the new offers an interactive, immersive and incomprehensibly cool experience for all visitors. With a Museum of Illusions already ope...
The National Portrait Gallery's annual Portrait of a Nation exhibition is now open. Honoring "extraordinary individuals who have made transformative contributions to the United States and its people," —running from N...
Costumes have been purchased, decorations displayed, and the candy is waiting! But there are more things for children to do this Halloween season to celebrate in addition to trick-or-treating. If you’re looking for kid-...
The 15th annual returns to Washington, D.C., on Thursday at the National Building Museum. The three-day event—held from Oct. 20-22—is the first in-person show since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. "The sh...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday where people can briefly reunite with the souls of their deceased relatives and loved ones in a celebration with prayers, food, music, and through art...
Lovers of aviation and space can rejoice, as the National Air and Space Museum is set to reopen this week, on Friday, Oct. 14. The beloved Smithsonian closed in March to undergo renovations. “This is one of the mo...
A number of businesses and institutions are hosting events and creative outlets to mark the occasion. Here are ways you can celebrate: 1. You can immerse yourself in the art and lives of renowned Mexican artists...
If you're looking to be illuminated by art, then the new "Emergency Neon" exhibit now open in Anacostia is calling your name. The creation of light sculptor and Smithsonian instructor Craig Kraft, the exhibit—on disp...
It's the first official weekend of autumn! Heading into the new season, this weekend is offering everything from fall foliage sunsets to celebrating local theatre. Check out all the best first fall weekend plans below: ...
Smithsonian will be celebrating its 18th annual Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. Sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, the one-day event applies to a number of participating museums across the country. Smithsonian inst...