Events

Join us weekly for a virtual creative writing hour. We've set up an online space where writers can create, connectand draw inspiration from the Portrait Gallery's collection.

Enjoy weekly art workshops from the comfort of your own home.

Visitors can work with a different art material each week or explore the museum with a Portrait Discovery Kit.

Alma W. Thomas was a pioneering artist and educator who taught us the importance of seeking beauty in the everyday.

This exhibit will premier in September with a rich selection of content including art, artifacts, articles and personal accounts.

Colorful fiber and lighting installation

The Northwest corner of the National Mall could be considered the "War and Peace Corner" of our nation's capital.

Discover the history of Mount Vernon and its landscape with our new exhibit, included with admission.