Crafts
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
The Renwick, the Grand Dame of Washington, Is Slated for Rehab
The historic 1859 art gallery, which has served many other purposes in its lifetime will undergo a two-year renovation
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
Events January 22-24: Persian Tile Lessons, Arts & Craft Beer and MLK Book Signing
This week, learn to be a Persian artist, get crafty in Renwick Gallery and pick up an illustrated copy of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech
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 14-17: Higgs Boson, Up “Close” with President Obama, Modern Origami and Shiny Pots
This week, learn why the Higgs Boson particle matters, see a huge portrait of President Obama, discover modern origami and stand in DC's most opulent room
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 November 27-29: Johnny Mercer, Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Handi-hour
This week, review the musical genius of Capitol Records co-founder, examine identity in Middle Eastern art and start your stitching
Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
Events October 12-14: Dream Homes, Classic Jewelry and Printmaking
It's a full weekend of artist discussions, seminars and workshops for the home, fashion and art enthusiasts
Events October 2-4: Nomadic Arts, Guided Tours and Music from Kazakhstan
This week, music and finds from Kazakhstan's nomadic past and daily, guided tours
Events September 4-6: Quilting Guilds, John Cage at 100 and Stitch Sessions
This week, learn from a quilting guild, celebrate composer John Cage's avant-garde legacy and stitch a little
Events August 28-30: Belief + Doubt, Gallery Talks and Baby Animals
This week, see the latest from Barbara Kruger, crafting contemporaries and the Zoo's baby boom
Events August 7-9: Sketching, Musical Genre-Bending and Stitching
This week, sketch like a master, catch a concert that blends Native American and Celtic sounds and stitch in the presence of greatness
40 Under 40 Opens at the Renwick Today
Forty artists honor 40 years of craft
Smithsonian Gets Google Mapped
Smithsonian and Google Maps launched an easy to use application Tuesday providing step by step directions inside 17 museums and the National Zoo
Events April 17-19: Just a Dream, Craft Show Benefit, and Claudia Acuña
This week, bring the family to a play about eco-friendly practices, preview the Smithsonian Craft Show, and kick back to a Latin jazz concert
Events Feb 28-March 1: Paradox of Liberty, A Not So Still Life, and Perspectives on “Limits to Growth”
This week, learn about slavery at Monticello, meet artist Ginny Ruffner, and join experts for a day of discussion on sustainability
Events Feb 14-16: Handi-hour, Noodles and a Movie, and a Mardi Gras Special
Make a craft for your Valentine at the Renwick Gallery, try Taiwanese noodles at the Freer Gallery, celebrate Mardi Gras with Little Red and the Renegades
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