Featured Events

Several events and programs continue to be held virtually. Please check each event listing for details. 

Masks are not required while visiting the National Portrait Gallery or the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Visitors may choose to wear a mask during their visit and are encouraged to do so when attending public programs.

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Fri Dec 1
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conversation Circles Lectures & Discussions
Sat Dec 2
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM “Kinship”: An Artist Talk with Jessica Todd Harper Lectures & Discussions
Sun Dec 3
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Spanish Language Walk-In Tours Gallery Talks & Tours
Mon Dec 4
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Portrait Gallery Kids Kids & Families, Workshops
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Storytime in Our Explore! Family Space Kids & Families, Workshops
Tue Dec 5
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual Writing Hour Workshops
Thu Dec 7
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Sketch Break Workshops
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Teen Graphic Novel Reading Group Kids & Families, Lectures & Discussions
Fri Dec 8
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Writing Workshop Inspired by “Kinship” Workshops
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Conversation Circles Lectures & Discussions
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Sat Dec 9
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Sun Dec 10
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Mon Dec 11
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Portrait Gallery Kids Kids & Families, Workshops
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Storytime in Our Explore! Family Space Kids & Families, Workshops
Thu Dec 14
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drawn to Figures Demonstrations, Workshops
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual Portrait Signs Gallery Talks & Tours
Fri Dec 15
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conversation Circles Lectures & Discussions
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Sat Dec 16
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Weekend Workshop: Mindful in the Museum Workshops
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Sun Dec 17
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Mon Dec 18
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Portrait Gallery Kids Kids & Families, Workshops
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Storytime in Our Explore! Family Space Kids & Families, Workshops
Tue Dec 19
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual Writing Hour Workshops
Fri Dec 22
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Fri Dec 29
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Weekend Workshops Kids & Families, Workshops
Sat Dec 30
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM In-Gallery Portrait Signs Gallery Talks & Tours

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