Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jan
2026
Downtown
National Gallery of Art
Jan 17, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
National Gallery of Art to Launch Community Engagement Space on MLK Day Weekend
Feb
National Mall
Feb 16, 2026
Exploring U.S. History: Special Programs for George Washington's Birthday at the National Mall
Mar
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Archives Museum
Mar 01, 2026 - Feb 08, 2027
National Archives to Permanently Showcase 19th Amendment and Emancipation Proclamation
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
DAR Museum
Mar 01, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
From Outrage to War: The Path to Independence
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
May
May 15, 2026 - Feb 08, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
