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Welcome to Smithsonian Associates In-Person Programs

Join us in person on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, for a variety of programs and studio arts classes and workshops, as well as a range of local and regional destinations in our walking tours, full-day study tours, and overnight tours.

All upcoming In-Person programs

Programs 1 to 10 of 129
Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Workshop

Just in time for the upcoming season, this workshop is an opportunity to create small hanging artworks that can be individualized in many ways to fit any gift-giving occasion.


Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Performance

The 48th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late-16th to the early 21st century, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 6-concert series held on Sundays. This concert features Austrian music from the time of Leopold I with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Monday, December 2, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET

For 115 years, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, has stood as one of the world’s leading collections of plants, showcasing botanical splendor and state-of-the-art glasshouses. Celebrate the yuletide season at Longwood during a day that explores a newly reopened conservatory, holiday-themed gardens, and a stunning light display.


Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.


Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 5-10. This signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice.