Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2025
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
Aug 01, 2025 - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Sep
Downtown
DAR Museum
Sep 09, 2025
Exploring the Contributions of Black Artists in Early Philadelphia
National Portrait Gallery
Sep 19, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026
Groundbreaking Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery Opens September 2025
National Mall
Sep 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
Capturing Black Empowerment: Photography's Role in the Black Arts Movement
Oct
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Oct 02, 2025 - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Virginia
National Museum of the United States Army
Oct 02, 2025
In this presentation, Andrew Chadwick will provide an overview of the research from his recent book, Part-Time Soldiers: Reserve Readiness Challenges in Modern Military History (2023)
Oct 14, 2025
Free virtual lecture at DAR Museum
Oct 18, 2025 - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
