Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Sep
2025
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Sep 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
Capturing Black Empowerment: Photography's Role in the Black Arts Movement
Celebrating the Black Arts Movement: Photography's Role in Empowering Identity and Culture
Oct
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Oct 02, 2025 - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Virginia
National Museum of the United States Army
Oct 02, 2025
In this presentation, Andrew Chadwick will provide an overview of the research from his recent book, Part-Time Soldiers: Reserve Readiness Challenges in Modern Military History (2023)
Downtown
DAR Museum
Oct 14, 2025
Free virtual lecture at DAR Museum
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Oct 18, 2025 - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Oct 18, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026
Experience the Rich Diversity of Indigenous Australian Art: The Stars We Do Not See Exhibition
Nov
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025
Join us as we share some scholarly findings
