Events at the Museum

Demo Artist: Andrea Fischer

Join demo artist Andrea Fischer for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

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

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

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

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

Free Day at the DAM

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

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

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

CultureHaus Happy Hour

CultureHaus members are invited for a happy hour meetup before the Logan Lecture with Sonya Clark.

Logan Lecture: Sonya Clark

Artist Sonya Clark takes us behind the scenes into her practice of how she transforms everyday fiber materials—hair, flags, and found fabrics—into profound statements on race, culture, and class.

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

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

Art & About

Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.

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

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

Architecture Tours

Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!

Demo Artist: Jessie Rodriguez

Join demo artist Jessie Rodriguez for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

Mindful Looking

Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.

Create Playdate

Create Playdate is an early-childhood program for families with children ages 3-5.

Demo Artist: Jessie Rodriguez

Join demo artist Jessie Rodriguez for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Member Mornings

Members are invited to see Wild Things one hour early on select mornings.

Art Emergency: Sendak Edition

An interactive play for families that investigates how Sendak found the inspiration for his work. This performance is at 11 am.

Demo Artist: Jessie Rodriguez

Join demo artist Jessie Rodriguez for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

New Year's Eve Wild Rumpus (Sold Out)

Ring in the New Year with a Wild Things-themed bash at the museum!

Demo Artist: Jessie Rodriguez

Join demo artist Jessie Rodriguez for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.