Things to Do in National Mall
Monuments, museums, and the city's densest concentration of guided sightseeing.
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The National Mall is DC's essential first-timer corridor, stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial with museums, memorials, and tours at every scale.
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Mon, Oct 19FreeBroad Stripes and Bright Stars
Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ
Mon, Oct 19FreeTours | Arts of China
Examine the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of one of the world's oldest civilizations in this in-person, docent-led tour. Learn about Chinese artworks such as ritual bronze vessels, calligraphy, brush paintings in ink and color, and exquisite ceramics. Please meet at th
Mon, Oct 19FreePermanent Collection Tour
The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.
Mon, Oct 19FreeOcean Topics Cart Chat
Looking for a deeper dive into ocean topics? Come and find one of our Ocean Educators to explore some of the latest discoveries in marine science, stationed at an interactive cart in the Sant Ocean Hall. Image Credit: Phillip R. Lee, Smithsonian Institution
Mon, Oct 19FreeA Changing America Highlights Tour
Take part chronological exploration of African American activism and the quest for justice and equality from 1968 to beyond. You will explore contemporary black life through stories about the social, economic, political, and cultural experiences of African Americans. Photo Credit
Mon, Oct 19FreeTour | The Peacock Room at 150
Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler's famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue a
Tue, Oct 20Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience
Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.
Thurgood Marshall Remembered
Before he became the first black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall went to college with Kwame Nkrumah, Cab Calloway, and Langston Hughes. What were those dorm conversations like?
Tue, Oct 20FreeInteractive Programs
Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th
