National Museum of African Art
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events Feb 7-9: Water Matters, Multiplicity, and Touki Bouki
This week, learn why water matters, take a guided tour of the American Art Museum's exhibition, Multiplicity, and enjoy a free film at the African Art House Film Festival.
February 06, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Nov. 11-14: Without Fear, Vicky Leyva, and Bach to the Future
This weekend, see a Russian film classic, get a taste of Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and listen to a pianist's new take on the classics
November 10, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Oct. 21-23: Craft2Wear, MATCH+WOOD, and Drumming Workshop
This weekend, come to a party with wearable crafts, experience the pairing of poetry and art, and participate in a drumming workshop
October 20, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Oct. 3-6: Butterfly Pavilion, Quiltmaking Demonstration, America in Black and White and African Drumming
This week, see exotic insects, learn a new craft, be part of a thought-provoking discussion on race and join a drum circle
October 03, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
“Central Nigeria Unmasked” at the African Art Museum
A landmark new exhibition takes visitors on a tour through the world of African art
September 16, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Sept 9-11: Remembering 9/11, Oral Traditions, and Jazz Competition
Friday, September 9 Remembering 9/11 View the documentary, 9/11: Stories in Fragments, featuring interviews with victims, witnesses and ordinary people from New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The Smithsonian Channel production also focuses on the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of September 11th objects and the stories each artifact reflects, as told by museum curators and [...]
September 08, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events July 18-22: Journey to the Stars, Drawing, Zoo Keepers, Funk Art and Mars
This week join the Smithsonian Institution in offering you a look into the stars, a drawing work shop courtesy of the African Art Museum, National Zoo Keeper Week, a free summer concert series and Mars Day!
July 18, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Events Post July 11-15: ExplorAsia, Addy’s World, the Goddard 1940/41 Rocket, Al Najoom and Hubble 3D
This week join the Smithsonian for a look at history of orchids in Chinese paintings, a self-guided tour of the American History Museum, an IMAX experience in space and more.
July 11, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Q and A With Living Colour Guitarist Vernon Reid’s “Artificial Afrika”
Guitarist Vernon Reid takes on a new project, the multimedia show, Artificial Afrika; see the performance at the Portrait Gallery this weekend
June 24, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Wrap Your Mind Around African Headwrapping at Africa Underground
Experience the flavors and traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean tonight at the National Museum of African Art's Africa Underground event
May 20, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
A Larger-Than-Life Toussaint Louverture
The Haitian revolutionary joins the Smithsonian Museum of African Art's collection
May 2011 |
By Owen Edwards
The List- 9 Poets at the Smithsonian (UPDATED: Make that 10 Poets!)
April is National Poetry Month, so to honor the words and songs of famous poets, the Wednesday List is all about poetry. Scattered across the Smithsonian museums, here are a few of the most influential and famous poets you already know, as well as a few newcomers whose work you may want to get fami...
April 28, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
The Smithsonian Museums and The National Zoo Are Open
All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open.Don't miss out on all the events and happenings, all scheduled as planned. Tarantula feedings at the Natural History Museum. A special tour of the Kinsey Collections at American History. An Earth Day celebration at the American Art Museum.And he...
April 08, 2011 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events: FONZ Photo Club, Mad Science, Mars and More
Monday April 4: FONZ Photo ClubIf you’re a shutterbug with a penchant for snapping shots of critters, come on out to the National Zoo and participate in the Friends Of the National Zoo (FONZ) photo club’s monthly meeting. Share your photos, hear from speakers and learn about new techniques that may...
April 04, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
Events: An Evening of Classical Music, A Discussion on Slavery and More
Tuesday, February 22: Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American ArtCome be inspired by the works on display at the American Art Museum and then spend some time sketching at the Luce Foundation Center’s workshop. Free, but bring sketchbooks and pencils. American Art Museum, 3...
February 22, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Artists in Dialogue II is Now Open at the African Art Museum
Artists in Dialogue II, the second in a series held at the National Museum of African Art that pairs two artists from distinct parts of the world and asks them to create works in conversation with one another, features South African artist Sandile Zulu and Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira.Meeti...
February 16, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
And The Sound’s Laid Down By The Underground...
Have you dug previous After Hours events at the Hirshhorn and at the Freer and Sackler Galleries? Then definitely check out the National Museum of African Art’s first After Hours event, Africa Underground, coming up next Friday, February 18, from 7-11 PM. There’s stimulation and culture for all of ...
February 10, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
A Closer Look at Cairo in African Art Film Screening
For those who have been taken in by the drama this past week in Egypt, the National Museum of African Art tonight pays fitting homage this evening in its screening of the Canadian film Cairo Time, the first film of its month-long North African Film Festival.Written and directed by the international...
February 03, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
