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Spanish Language Docent TourNext published session: Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT – 4:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Garden Play: Trees!Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · Smithsonian Gardens
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Play Date at NMNH: Awesome Arachnids!Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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A Celebration of Arts DiplomacyWed, Oct 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Elliott School of International Affairs
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How Democracies Revive: Why Illiberalism Keeps Winning and What to Do About ItWed, Oct 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Elliott School of International Affairs
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An Evening With Chris Geremia and Tom Murphy: Return of the Last Wild Bison Herd in YellowstoneWed, Oct 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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DC | Closer Look: Stretching the CanvasThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of the American Indian
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The Julian Clement Chase Prize Tenth Anniversary Celebration and Awards CeremonyThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · 1957 E Street NW
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The Peacock Room at 150: Lecture and ReceptionThu, Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Arts & exhibitions
Art Bites Gallery TalkFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Conservation Cart Talk | Peacock Room CeramicsFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Classes & workshops
Art & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor SculptureNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Art WalkNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT – 11:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Go-Go FitnessNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT – 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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Community & local
Mammoth PerformanceNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Performance: Rahim AlHaj, oudSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Family & kids
Teen Studio: Are You Surreal?Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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Family & kids
Play Date at NMNH: Bats!Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Historically Speaking: What a Dream Can Do: Building a Collection, Preserving a LegacyTue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ocean Hall-o-weenThu, Oct 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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At Home in Space: Stories from ISS Astronauts (John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History)Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Air and Space Museum
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Film & screenings
Halloween Screening: Train to BusanFri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Family & kids
DC | Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of the American Indian
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Family & kids
The World & Me: Bat Week Extravaganza with special guests…Arachnids!Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Family & kids
NMAAHC Kids at the National Postal Museum for Halloween!Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Postal Museum
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Play Date at NMNH: Animal Spotlight - Bison!Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Community & local
Musical Innovation in the Age of AIWed, Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of American History
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Classes & workshops
Historically Speaking – Loving the Fire: A Conversation with Deborah SantanaWed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Arts & exhibitions
Air and Space After Hours: Innovating GalleriesThu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Air and Space Museum
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Lifelong Learners: Community in a CupFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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