Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Sep
2026
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Archives Museum
Now - Aug 29, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Now - Sep 09, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
