Public Programs

Media resources for our public programs. See our Event Calendar for all of our public programs.

NMAAHC

No Passes Required and Extended Hours Dec. 26 Through Dec. 30

Smithsonian Hosts “Future of Music Public Forum”

Sessions held Thursday–Saturday, Dec. 12–14

Smithsonian Associates Presents December Program Highlights

Two Smithsonian Units Join To Present the Symposium “A Museum for the People: Museums and Their Communities, 50 Years Later”

Peter Pesic To Deliver 2019 Dibner Lecture

Smithsonian Associates Hosts an Evening With Singer-Songwriter Ben Folds

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Creators To Speak at Smithsonian Associates Event

Smithsonian Associates Presents November Program Highlights

Hirshhorn Announces Next Season of Maker Morning

Initiative Expands Schedule for Free Hands-On Art-Making Series First Saturday of Every Month, Starting Nov. 2

Festivals, Performances, Screenings and Talks at the National Museum of the American Indian To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Free Public Programs in Washington, D.C., and New York City

Giant Panda Bei Bei Moving to China Before the End of the Year

Farewell Celebration at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo From Nov. 11 to Nov. 18

National Postal Museum To Host Maynard Sundman Lecture

Discussion Will Focus on World War II Postal History and Its Social Impact

October 17, 2019
Postal Museum
Public Programs

'Air & Scare' Takes Over the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center

NMAI DC building exterior.

National Museum of the American Indian Presents the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s Lakota Music Project

A Musical Collaboration by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Lakota Singer Emmanuel Black Bear and Cedar Flutist Bryan Akipa

Smithsonian Associates Presents October Program Highlights

Cover for book A Fools Errand.

Lonnie Bunch and Gayle King To Discuss Bunch’s Book A Fool’s Errand at the Apollo Theater Oct. 1

September 25, 2019
Smithsonian Books
Public Programs

Cover for book A Fools Errand.

Fall Programming Launches With Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch’s Book Event on Third Anniversary of National Museum of African American History and Culture

Two Book Discussions, Screening of the New Film “Harriet” and the 25th Anniversary Event of Furious Flower Poetry Center With Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez Are Featured

National Portrait Gallery Celebrates First Season of New Podcast, 'Portraits'

September 12, 2019
Portrait Gallery
Public Programs

Smithsonian Associates Honors Katie Couric With John P. McGovern Award

Building exterior.

Hispanic Heritage Month Programs at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York Highlight Mesoamerica and the Caribbean

National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates the Life and Works of Native American Activist Suzan Shown Harjo

All Day Walk-Up Entry on Weekdays Begins Sept. 2 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

New Discount for Federal Employees at Sweet Home Café

Smithsonian Associates Presents September Program Highlights

August 29, 2019
Public Programs

Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Will Hold Its Fourth Annual African Art Awards Event Oct. 25

Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Elias Sime Are Honorees

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