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A New Masterpiece on the National Mall: Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden Reopens October 31
Washington, D.C. has one more reason to sparkle this fall! After a four-year transformation, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will reopen its beloved 1.3-acre outdoor garden to the public on Saturday, October 31 — and admission remains completely free. World-renowned artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto has reimagined the landscape with deep respect for the…
Woven and Cast: Smithsonian Asian Art Museum Opens Textiles & Metalwork Show Nov 7
Washington’s National Mall is about to glow a little brighter. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art opens Woven and Cast: Chinese Textiles and Japanese Metalwork from the Shirley Z. Johnson Collection on November 7 — an exhibition that finds unexpected, beautiful connections between two art forms separated by time, material and place. Late-imperial Chinese…
“Air & Scare” Family Day Returns to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center on October 24
The National Air and Space Museum brings back its annual “Air & Scare” family day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C. This free Halloween-themed celebration invites families to explore the spooky side of air and space,…
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley Review: The Capital Glows After Dark
They say Washington DC is beautiful by day — but wait until you see it after dark. This live-narrated trolley tour has enchanted more than 4,200 reviewers with a 4.6-star rating, and it turns the city’s monuments into pure magic once the sun goes down. You’ll ride in a classic trolley while a 100% live…
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley Review: The Capital Glows After Dark
They say Washington DC is beautiful by day — but wait until you see it after dark. This live-narrated trolley tour has enchanted more than 4,200 reviewers with a 4.6-star rating, and it turns the city’s monuments into pure magic once the sun goes down. You’ll ride in a classic trolley while a 100% live…
Washington DC in One Day Review: The Perfect 6-Hour Whirlwind Through the Capital
Only have one day in the nation’s capital? This guided sightseeing tour squeezes the very best of Washington DC into a single, unforgettable six hours — and it’s no wonder it holds a 4.7-star rating from nearly 3,700 reviews. You’ll board a comfortable, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial and set off with…
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A New Masterpiece on the National Mall: Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden Reopens October 31
Washington, D.C. has one more reason to sparkle this fall! After a four-year transformation, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will reopen its beloved 1.3-acre outdoor garden to the public on Saturday, October 31 — and admission remains completely free. World-renowned artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto has reimagined the landscape with deep respect for the…
Woven and Cast: Smithsonian Asian Art Museum Opens Textiles & Metalwork Show Nov 7
Washington’s National Mall is about to glow a little brighter. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art opens Woven and Cast: Chinese Textiles and Japanese Metalwork from the Shirley Z. Johnson Collection on November 7 — an exhibition that finds unexpected, beautiful connections between two art forms separated by time, material and place. Late-imperial Chinese…
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“Air & Scare” Family Day Returns to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center on October 24
The National Air and Space Museum brings back its annual “Air & Scare” family day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C. This free Halloween-themed celebration invites families to explore the spooky side of air and space,…
