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.

Dive into Cheryl L. West's spirited, authentic and emotionally charged story about a charismatic music forerunner and the authentic roots of rock-and-roll.

Explore Katharina Cibulka's public art installation for NMWA's exterior during the museum's renovation.

Colorful fiber and lighting installation

Schedule a virtual interactive excursion with DC Design Tours! Enjoy the same incredible stories, beautiful sights, and fascinating secrets you'd experience on tour, plus historical photos, videos, and more! Each talk is a live video conference, in-person with your private guide.

Philip Guston Now charts the 50-year career of one of America’s most influential modern artists through more than 150 paintings and drawings.