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Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 12-14, 2025
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Jan
2026
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Jan 04, 2026 - Dec 05, 2027
Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
Jan 07, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026
Old Town Main Street Market - First Sundays
Feb
National Mall
Feb 16, 2026
Exploring U.S. History: Special Programs for George Washington's Birthday at the National Mall
Mar
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Mar 01, 2026 - Dec 13, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
DAR Museum
Mar 27, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
The Path to Independence
Apr
National Gallery of Art
Apr 11, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
