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Mar
2026
Downtown
DAR Museum
Mar 01, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
From Outrage to War: The Path to Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
May
National Mall
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Jul
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Jul 01, 2026 - Feb 09, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Jul 04, 2026
National Park Service Plans Spectacular Celebration for America's 250th Birthday
Sep
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - Feb 09, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
