Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
National Mall
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
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
National Building Museum
Exploring History Through Urban Landscapes: A New Exhibition Unveils the Stories of Our Cities
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
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Set to Reopen Oct. 31 After Transformative Revitalization
