Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Many Angles and Perspectives of “Multiplicity” at the American Art Museum
A new exhibition of contemporary art explores the concept of multiples in a variety of ways
November 21, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Nov. 14-17: Tell Jemmeh, The Man Who Sailed Away, Multiplicity and Geography Awareness Week
This week, learn about an archaeological dig, see a Tlingit legend performed, hear a panel discussion of contemporary artists, and test your knowledge of geography
November 14, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
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
Events Nov. 7-10: Silent Thunder, Cyborgs, Inventing the Internet and Andy Warhol Cinema
This week, see an inspiring film, learn about the future of biotechnology, hear stories from the Internet's birth and examine Warhol's innovative films
November 07, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Nov 4-6: Madame Freedom, Art Meets Music, and Scrapbooking
This week, hear a new soundtrack with a film classic, see the Smithsonian's ensemble group perform, and learn how to create a beautiful scrapbook
November 03, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Spooky Storytelling, Explore Chile, Lunder Conservation Center, and Sounds of the Dragon
This week, visit a Halloween story session, learn about Chile, get an up-close look at museum conservation, and enjoy a fusion of classical music
October 31, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Oct. 24-27: goSmithsonian Trek, Andy Warhol, Skin Color Evolution, and an Inventors Symposium
This week, take part in an interactive scavenger hunt, get an inside look at the Hirshhorn's newest exhibition, learn about human evolution and get tips on inventing
October 24, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Susan Ford Bales: A Peek Inside the White House
A former White House resident dishes on what it was like to live in the White House as a teenager
October 18, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Oct. 17-20: YouTube Mania, Worms From Hell, Women in Hong Kong and Bay Jazz Project
This week, come to an interactive art event, discuss life on meteorites, learn about Women in Hong Kong and take in some live jazz
October 17, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Top Eleven Things to Do this Month at the Smithsonian After Work
Date night at the Smithsonian, grab your special someone and head out to these after-hours events
October 05, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
The List: Five Study Nooks in and Around the Smithsonian Museums
Calling all students, finding it hard to concentrate on your studies, we recommend five cool places to hit the books
September 14, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Sept 12-15: The Star-Spangled Banner, The Chawaytiri of Peru, Smith Art Lecture, and Airmen of Note
See American history come alive, listen to lectures by distinguished speakers, and enjoy the sounds of one of the country's top jazz bands
September 12, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events September 6-8: Zoo Photo Club, Hands-on Astronomy and ASL Art Tour
This week, learn how to photograph exotic animals, get a telescopic look at the sky, and see American Art through a new perspective
September 06, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events August 22-25: Addy’s World, Draw & Discover, Child of the Civil Rights Movement and More
Take a unique tour through American history, create your own art, listen to an author speak about civil rights, and enjoy a nighttime tour of an exhibition soon to close
August 22, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events: August 19-21: Drunken Master, Hip Hop Kung Fu, Art + Coffee
This upcoming weekend, check out a Kung Fu classic, a hip hop performance and meet emerging musicians
August 18, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events August 15 – 18: Born to Be Wild, Negro League Stories, Book Signing and a Jazz Funk Show
This week, Smithsonian brings you an IMAX animal adventure, storytelling about the Negro League era, a visiting author and a free outdoor jazz funk concert
August 15, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events August 12-14: Calder Exhibition Closes, Flying Dogs, and a Scavenger Hunt
This weekend, bring your child for story time at the Air and Space Museum, play in a scavenger hunt , and catch a sculpture exhibit that's about to close
August 11, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events August 8-11: Student Sit-ins, When Volcanoes Erupt and John Wayne in the Philippines
This week: experience the Greensboro lunch counter sit-ins, get a lesson on volcano scholarship and attend an evening "Mingle at the Museum" event on the topic of race
August 08, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
American Wonder Wild Bill Hickok Shot and Killed From Behind on This Day in History
Wild Bill dead of a gunshot wound to the head, see one of his guns at a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
August 02, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
