Events at the Museum

September 5, 2024

black and white photos of people with the words bonds without borders superimposed on topders

Community Spotlight: Giving Voice

Through October 2024

Giving Voice is a program designed to empower youth living with disabilities and give voice to a social cause that is important to them. For a short time, artworks created by youth members of this program are on display in the Creative Hub.

Abstract colorblock painting with alternating sections of blue, red, orange, yellow, and more

Reception and Special Preview of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas

September 5, 2024

Members of The Museum Associates are invited to a reception to celebrate the opening of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

September 6, 2024

Circular colorblock painting with each layer resembling rays of the sun

Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Member Preview

September 6, 2024 - 10 am–5 pm

Members are invited to be the first to see Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

black and white photos of people with the words bonds without borders superimposed on topders

Community Spotlight: Giving Voice

Through October 2024

Giving Voice is a program designed to empower youth living with disabilities and give voice to a social cause that is important to them. For a short time, artworks created by youth members of this program are on display in the Creative Hub.

Outdoor garden with tall flowers with purple buds

Sensory Garden Guides

Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through October: 11 am – 1 pm

Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

September 7, 2024

Four examples of small basket weaving

Classes and Workshops

Cherokee Basket Weaving

September 7, 2024 - 10 am–2 pm

A workshop to learn the history and basics of Cherokee basket weaving.

Group of men in a circle performing on a drum

Free Day at the DAM

September 7, 2024 - 10 am–5 pm

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the art on view all while enjoying free general admission!

A man and woman performing at Powwow

35th Annual Friendship Powwow

September 7, 2024 - 10 am–5 pm

Celebrate Native American art and culture at the next Annual Friendship Powwow!

black and white photos of people with the words bonds without borders superimposed on topders

Community Spotlight: Giving Voice

Through October 2024

Giving Voice is a program designed to empower youth living with disabilities and give voice to a social cause that is important to them. For a short time, artworks created by youth members of this program are on display in the Creative Hub.

September 8, 2024

black and white photos of people with the words bonds without borders superimposed on topders

Community Spotlight: Giving Voice

Through October 2024

Giving Voice is a program designed to empower youth living with disabilities and give voice to a social cause that is important to them. For a short time, artworks created by youth members of this program are on display in the Creative Hub.

Outdoor garden with tall flowers with purple buds

Sensory Garden Guides

Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through October: 11 am – 1 pm

Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Pink abstract colorblock painting with light green webbed lines

Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours

Tours occur daily beginning September 8, 2024 - 1:30-2:15 PM

Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.