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Upcoming Events

Smithsonian museums and special program offices offer over 100 educational and cultural activities each month.

Thursdays in Jul, 6-6:30pm
lecture/seminarWeekly "Face to Face" Portrait Talk
Hear about a portrait on view from a curator or guest speaker
Portrait Gallery
Thursdays through Aug 7, 6:30-8pm
performanceSunset Serenades Performances
Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy live music. Food and beverages also available for purchase
National Zoo
Jul 10, 11, 12, 17, & 18, times vary
familyFamily Days
Join the Smithsonian for special Family Day events in July
Various Smithsonian Museums
Fri, Jul 11, 18, & 25, 12:30pm
special tourFriday Gallery Talk
Learn about the contemporary and modern collection from a curator or guest speaker
Hirshhorn Museum
Fri, Jul 11 & 25, 5:30pm
performanceIndian Summer Showcase Performances
Enjoy these outdoor summer evening concerts featuring Native musicians
American Indian Museum
Fri & Sun, Jul 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27, times vary
filmHong Kong Film Festival
See a selection of films -- new and old -- that highlights Hong Kong's cinematic achievements. Free tickets required
Freer Gallery
Sat, Jul 12, 19, & 26, 11:30am & 1:30pm
familyFlights of Fancy -- Stories for Children
Enjoy a reading of a children's book and a hands-on activity
Air and Space Museum
Wed, Jul 16 & 23, 6pm
filmBrakhage & Viola Film Series
See two innovative films by Stan Brakhage, a recognized master of the medium
American Art Museum
 
Thurs, Jul 17, 5-8pm
performancecooking/diningTake Five!
Hear cool jazz while enjoying a cool drink in the Kogod Courtyard; food and beverages are available for purchase
American Art Museum
 
Mon-Thurs, Jul 28-31, 1-3pm
performancecooking/diningPostal Museum's 15th Anniversary Celebration Cart Activities
Celebrate the museum's 15th anniversary by learning about its past accomplishments and future plans
National Zoo
More Upcoming Events
Resident Associate Program
Featuring a variety of educational activities and cultural events.
The Second City: Pratfall of Civilization

Fri, Sep 26, 6:30 and 9pm
The Second City: Pratfall of Civilization
Enjoy a night of arguably the best live sketch comedy and cutting-edge improvisation in the country from The Second City’s 45-plus-year history

More Resident Associate events
Tours & Ongoing Activities
Daily Tours & Demonstrations

Most museums and the zoo offer free highlights tours. Many also offer regularly scheduled exhibition tours, demonstrations, and activities

See schedules for Tours and Ongoing Activities
Kids & Families
Events for Kids & Families

The Smithsonian has a variety of special programs for kids and families—storytelling, performances, craft workshops, and more

Events for Kids & Families
Ongoing Activities for Kids & Families
See also: Visitor Information for Kids & Families
Theaters
Smithsonian IMAX Theaters Smithsonian IMAX® Theaters
Learn about movies, tickets and showtimes
Albert Einstein Planetarium Albert Einstein Planetarium
Embark on an astronomical adventure
Discovery Theater Discovery Theater
The best in live performing arts for kids
Smithsonian Across America
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Museum Events
WASHINGTON, D.C.
African Art Museum
Air and Space Museum
Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
American Art Museum
American History Museum
Under renovation; reopens fall 2008. Events continue at alternate venues
American Indian Museum
Anacostia Community Museum
Freer and Sackler Galleries
(Asian & American art)
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (modern and contemporary art)
National Zoo
Natural History Museum
Portrait Gallery
Postal Museum
Renwick Gallery (American crafts)
NEW YORK CITY
American Indian Museum Heye Center
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
FUTURE MUSEUM
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Research Center Events 
Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)
Environmental Research Center
Smithsonian Outreach
Across America
Affiliate Museums
Asian Pacific American Program
Center for Education and Museum Studies
Latino Center
Regional Programs
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