Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Now - Jun 30, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Virginia
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Now - Jul 05, 2026
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the National Museum of the Marine Corps July 2–5 with patriotic programs, special exhibits and family-friendly activities.
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Dupont Circle
Spyher
Now - Nov 30, 2026
Embassy Row Spy Tour
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions