Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that offers unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge. Smithsonian Associates programs are now offered simultaneously in person and online, allowing you to enjoy our high-quality, engaging and varied programs on the National Mall or from the comfort of your home.
A stimulating and entertaining range of events covers the full scope of the humanities, sciences, and arts. Join experts in everything from archeology to literature to high-tech espionage as they share insights, discoveries, and new ideas.
Whether you're inspired to pick up a paintbrush, camera, or calligrapher's pen, a whole palette of choices awaits you. Hands-on classes, presented live in person and online by professional artists, are offered in a variety of formats from one-day workshops to multisession classes.
In-person and overnight study tours and virtual tours take groups beyond the National Mall. Follow in the footsteps of history, visit stunning exhibitions at museums; join experts in art, design, architecture, and science on special-topic tours.
Becoming a Smithsonian Associates member is one of the smartest and easiest ways to become a Smithsonian insider. Members receive a range of valuable benefits, including early registration access, discounts, and more. In addition, members play a vital role in assuring that our tradition of excellence continues. Although Smithsonian Associates is part of the Smithsonian, we receive no federal funding and rely on support from individual supporters to help us bridge the gap between program expenses and program registration revenues.
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