Hirshhorn Board Divided on Future of the Bubble Project; Director Resigns
The split vote by the trustees of the contemporary art museum leads to the resignation of Richard Koshalek
Events May 24-26: Jeff Koons, Hawaiian Staycation and Navy Jazz
This weekend, learn more about an iconic piece of art, celebrate the Pacific island and take in some tunes, courtesy the U.S. Navy jazz band
Events May 17-19: Art Conservation, Japanese Pouch-books and a “Cineconcert”
This weekend, learn what it takes to conserve great modern art, make your own ancient Japanese book and see a movie and a concert at the same time
Events April 30-May 2: Origins of the Renaissance, Native Crafts and History Reanimated
This week, hear how a Roman emperor may have started the Renaissance, make your own Native art and meet digital animation artist Kota Ezawa
Events April 23-25: Cyrus Cylinder, Collage Art and a Craft Show
This week, hear about one of history’s most important artifacts, see how assemblage changed the definition of art and peruse crafts by 121 artists
Collage Turns 100 and Continues to Inspire
From Georges Braque to a suit of easter baskets, mixed media remains a potent form of visual expression
Sequestration to Cause Closures, Secretary Clough Testifies
Gallery closings, fewer exhibitions and reduced educational offerings are some of the impacts he listed before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Events April 9-11: Tarantulas, Star Gazing and an Award-winning Film
This week, hold some creepy crawlers, look at craters on the moon and watch a film based on Joseph Conrad’s first novel
Events April 2-4: Native Sousa Music, Free Art Lessons and Gerhard Richter
This week, learn about a little-known Native American musical tradition, make something creative and see a world-class painter in action
Butterflies, Baseball and Blossoms: Tours for Your Spring Vacation
Two custom tours come fully loaded with insider information, digital postcards and step-by-step directions
Events March 12-14: Missions to Mars, the Civil War in Art and a Meditation on Imaginary Landscapes
Meet the scientist behind the Mars rover, learn the civil war’s influence on contemporary art and watch films by European media collective Flatland
Snowy Day, But Smithsonian D.C. Museums Open, Zoo Closes
Bad weather threatens the metro area, but the Smithsonian museums Will Open, National Zoo is Closed
Events February 5-7: Tachyons, Middle Eastern Landscape and Ai Weiwei
Hear about the one thing in the world that may be faster than light, consider Western media’s depictions of the Middle East and discuss Ai Weiwei’s art
Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather
Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
Inauguration Day 2013
All you need to know for the day: where to eat, rest and what to see
How to Win Inauguration Weekend: There’s an App for That
One man won the election, but with free tours and insider information, you can still win the weekend. Plus hours, eating spots and where to rest your feet
Events January 1-3: Arctic Traditions, Contemporary Art and Stitching Workshops
Travel up North, tour the best of the Hirshhorn and become a crafting sensation all in one week!
Events December 14-16: Ai Weiwei’s Ceramics, Mayan Calendar and Stradivari’s Instruments
Learn about the contemporary artist’s use of historic objects, why the world didn’t end and just what’s so special about Stradivari in concert
Events December 11-13: The Interviewer, The Conservator and the Provocateur
This week, talk with artist Lincoln Schatz about his new video portrait, conservators for the Smithsonian, and artist Barbara Kruger
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