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May 1
Friday
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10:15 a.m.
Mother Earth and Me
Friday,
May 1, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
11:30 a.m.
Mother Earth and Me
Friday,
May 1, 2026 -
11:30 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
12:00 p.m.
The History of Asian Architecture
Session 4 of 4
Friday,
May 1, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
May 2
Saturday
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10:00 a.m.
A Day with the Pre-Raphaelites
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Seminar
Embroidery on Paper and Photographs
Session 1 of 2
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:15 a.m.
Exploring Alcohol Inks - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Observation and Perception: Unlocking the Skill of Drawing - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Wirework Intensive: Netting and Knitting
Session 1 of 3
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:15 p.m.
Gel Print Journal and More! - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
2:15 p.m.
to 5:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Saturday,
May 2, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
May 3
Sunday
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10:15 a.m.
Figure Drawing - In Person
Session 4 of 6
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Springtime Sketching in the Smithsonian Gardens - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 4 of 6
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Heart to Heart: Pop-up Cards for Mother's Day
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:45 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 4 of 6
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
1:45 p.m.
to 4:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Figure Painting - In Person
Session 4 of 6
Sunday,
May 3, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
The Splendors of Newport: Colonial Roots to Gilded Grandeur
Sunday,
May 3,
2026 - 6:00 p.m.,
to Thursday,
May 7,
2026 - 3:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
May 4
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Session 4 of 6
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Mixed Media Art Warmups
Session 1 of 2
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 6 of 8
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Islamic Art: A Global Heritage
Session 1 of 4
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song: Sounds of America
Session 6 of 11
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Course
6:45 p.m.
Color Theory and Practice
Session 4 of 4
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Henry David Thoreau: An American Original
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
The Unconquered North: Coronado’s Failed Quest for Empire
Monday,
May 4, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 5
Tuesday
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10:00 a.m.
Essence Over Detail: Expression and Sketching in Watercolor
Session 1 of 3
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Painting Flowers in Watercolor
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:30 p.m.
The Story of Birds: From Dinosaur Origins to the Present
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
12:30 p.m.
to 1:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
2:00 p.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
3:00 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic Painting - In Person
Session 5 of 6
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
3:00 p.m.
to 5:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 6 of 8
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
3:00 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
The Art of Journaling in Pen and Watercolor
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic Painting - In Person
Session 5 of 6
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Beginning Tapestry Weaving - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Figure Sculpture - In Person
Session 5 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Session 5 of 7
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Contemporary Mosaics: Ancient Motifs, Modern Materials
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 6 of 8
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Great Barrier Reef
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
The Western Theater of the American Civil War
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Tuesday,
May 5, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 6
Wednesday
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10:00 a.m.
Sketching Turner: Expressing Atmosphere and Skies in Watercolor
Session 1 of 3
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Continued Watercolor
Session 6 of 8
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Advanced Embroidery Stitches
Session 2 of 4
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Washington’s Monumental Core: The Evolution of the National Mall
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
1:30 p.m.
Altered Books
Session 5 of 6
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Digital Drawing: Remixing the Collection
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
6:30 p.m.
Collage and Mixed Media
Session 4 of 5
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
The Battle of the Atlantic: Technology, Intelligence, and Survival
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
The Ancient Maya: A New History
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Alcatraz: 250 Years on the Rock
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Landscape Painting from Photos
Session 4 of 6
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
The Lure of Orchids
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
7:30 p.m.
The Art of Floral Design
Session 4 of 6
Wednesday,
May 6, 2026 -
7:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
May 7
Thursday
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10:00 a.m.
Hues in Harmony: Color Mixing and Maximizing Your Palette
Session 2 of 4
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction
Session 4 of 6
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Salon Societies: The Women Who Shaped Modern Art
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
Sketching the Smithsonian: Weekly Lunchtime Daytime Series
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Drawing Light and How the Masters Did It In Color
Session 2 of 4
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Diplomacy in Melody: Brazil and America in Concert
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Collaborations
6:30 p.m.
“It’s a Wonderful Town”: New York City in the Movies
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Travel Photography
Session 2 of 4
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
French Resistance During World War II
Thursday,
May 7, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 8
Friday
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12:00 p.m.
Venice Transformed: The Lagoon City in the 19th Century
Friday,
May 8, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 9
Saturday
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10:00 a.m.
Embroidery on Paper and Photographs
Session 2 of 2
Saturday,
May 9, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:15 a.m.
Observation and Perception: Unlocking the Skill of Drawing - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Saturday,
May 9, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Wirework Intensive: Netting and Knitting
Session 2 of 3
Saturday,
May 9, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Saturday,
May 9, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
May 10
Sunday
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10:00 a.m.
Breaking the Line: Contours Inspired by Delacroix and Rembrandt
Sunday,
May 10, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
10:15 a.m.
Figure Drawing - In Person
Session 5 of 6
Sunday,
May 10, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 5 of 6
Sunday,
May 10, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:45 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 5 of 6
Sunday,
May 10, 2026 -
1:45 p.m.
to 4:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Figure Painting - In Person
Session 5 of 6
Sunday,
May 10, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
May 11
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Session 5 of 6
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Mixed Media Art Warmups
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 7 of 8
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Islamic Art: A Global Heritage
Session 2 of 4
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song: Sounds of America
Session 7 of 11
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Course
7:00 p.m.
Deconstructing Frank Gehry: Innovation, Influence, and Legacy
Monday,
May 11, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 12
Tuesday
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10:00 a.m.
Essence Over Detail: Expression and Sketching in Watercolor
Session 2 of 3
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
3:00 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic Painting - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
3:00 p.m.
to 5:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 7 of 8
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
3:00 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic Painting - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Beginning Tapestry Weaving - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Figure Sculpture - In Person
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Session 6 of 7
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 7 of 8
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Umbria: The Green Heart of Italy
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
The World of "Poldark": Historical Reality and Fantasy in Georgian England
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World
Tuesday,
May 12, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 13
Wednesday
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top
10:00 a.m.
Sketching Turner: Expressing Atmosphere and Skies in Watercolor
Session 2 of 3
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Continued Watercolor
Session 7 of 8
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Impressionism Beyond France
Session 1 of 4
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
12:00 p.m.
Advanced Embroidery Stitches
Session 3 of 4
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Athens and Sparta: The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
1:30 p.m.
Altered Books
Session 6 of 6
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Collage and Mixed Media
Session 5 of 5
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Why Historic House Museums Matter
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Belvidere: The Evolution of a Plantsman’s Garden
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
How Knitting Changed the World
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Studio - Lectures Str
Landscape Painting from Photos
Session 5 of 6
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:30 p.m.
The Art of Floral Design
Session 5 of 6
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026 -
7:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
May 14
Thursday
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10:00 a.m.
Hues in Harmony: Color Mixing and Maximizing Your Palette
Session 3 of 4
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction
Session 5 of 6
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Sketching the Smithsonian: Weekly Lunchtime Daytime Series
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
The Venice Biennale: From 1895 to Today
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
2:30 p.m.
Drawing Light and How the Masters Did It In Color
Session 3 of 4
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Faith in Harmony: Soundscapes of American Spirituality: Horn
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Collaborations
Introduction to Biological Illustration
Session 4 of 6
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Heroes Rise: Comic Books in the Depression and War
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Richard III: The Search for the "Real" King
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Travel Photography
Session 3 of 4
Thursday,
May 14, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
May 15
Friday
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top
12:00 p.m.
The Washington Color School: A Time, a Place, a Legacy
Friday,
May 15, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 16
Saturday
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7:00 a.m.
“A Nation of Artists” in Philadelphia
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
7:00 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:00 a.m.
Sketchbook Habit: The Art of Everyday Life
Session 3 of 3
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
The Bible as Literature: From
Genesis
to
Paradise Lost
and
East of Eden
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Seminar
10:15 a.m.
Observation and Perception: Unlocking the Skill of Drawing - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Wirework Intensive: Netting and Knitting
Session 3 of 3
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Visual Journaling: Creativity Workout
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
2:30 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Saturday,
May 16, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
May 17
Sunday
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10:00 a.m.
Van Gogh’s Toolbox: Expressive Drawing Techniques from a Self-Taught Artist
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
10:15 a.m.
Figure Drawing - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:45 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
1:45 p.m.
to 4:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Figure Painting - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Masterworks of Three Centuries Series
Sunday,
May 17, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Performance
May 18
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Session 6 of 6
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 8 of 8
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Islamic Art: A Global Heritage
Session 3 of 4
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song: Sounds of America
Session 8 of 11
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Course
Wildlife Gardening: Restoring Natural Landscapes
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
The 10 Caesars of the Roman Empire
Monday,
May 18, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 19
Tuesday
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10:00 a.m.
Essence Over Detail: Expression and Sketching in Watercolor
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Painting Flowers in Watercolor
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
3:00 p.m.
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 8 of 8
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
3:00 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
The Art of Journaling in Pen and Watercolor
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Beginning Tapestry Weaving - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Figure Sculpture - In Person
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Along the Coast of Many Cultures: Croatia From Pula to Dubrovnik
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Ernest Hemingway: Journeys in the Written Word
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 8 of 8
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
7:00 p.m.
The Hidden Social Lives of Giraffes
Tuesday,
May 19, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 20
Wednesday
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7:15 a.m.
Public and Private Gardens of the Philadelphia Region: A Springtime Extravaganza
Wednesday,
May 20,
2026 - 7:15 a.m.,
to Thursday,
May 21,
2026 - 7:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
10:00 a.m.
Sketching Turner: Expressing Atmosphere and Skies in Watercolor
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:30 a.m.
Continued Watercolor
Session 8 of 8
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Impressionism Beyond France
Session 2 of 4
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
12:00 p.m.
Advanced Embroidery Stitches
Session 4 of 4
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Watercolor Journeys: Quick-Sketch Your Travels
Session 1 of 2
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Casa Buonarroti
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Rachel Carson: Wonder and Wisdom in the Living World
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Landscape Painting from Photos
Session 6 of 6
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:30 p.m.
The Art of Floral Design
Session 6 of 6
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026 -
7:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
May 21
Thursday
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10:00 a.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
Hues in Harmony: Color Mixing and Maximizing Your Palette
Session 4 of 4
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction
Session 6 of 6
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
North Europe's Classical Music Masterpieces
Session 1 of 4
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
Sketching the Smithsonian: Weekly Lunchtime Daytime Series
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Masters and Mediums: Wildlife Artists
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
2:30 p.m.
Drawing Light and How the Masters Did It In Color
Session 4 of 4
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Introduction to Biological Illustration
Session 5 of 6
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Watercolor Journeys: Quick-Sketch Your Travels
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
The Ganges: River and Goddess
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Travel Photography
Session 4 of 4
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
The American Revolution, Part 1
Thursday,
May 21, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
May 22
Friday
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top
10:00 a.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Friday,
May 22, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
6:00 p.m.
The Coolest Wines from the Hottest Regions
Friday,
May 22, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 23
Saturday
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top
10:00 a.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Saturday,
May 23, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
May 24
Sunday
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No programs are scheduled for this date.
May 25
Monday
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May 26
Tuesday
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May 27
Wednesday
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top
10:30 a.m.
Impressionism Beyond France
Session 3 of 4
Wednesday,
May 27, 2026 -
10:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
6:45 p.m.
Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties
Wednesday,
May 27, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 28
Thursday
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12:00 p.m.
Twelfth Night
Thursday,
May 28, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
North Europe's Classical Music Masterpieces
Session 2 of 4
Thursday,
May 28, 2026 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
6:00 p.m.
Introduction to Biological Illustration
Session 6 of 6
Thursday,
May 28, 2026 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
To Homes Across the Seas: Salvation Army Migration
Thursday,
May 28, 2026 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
Home Sweet Home: The Past and Future of Human Habitation
Thursday,
May 28, 2026 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 29
Friday
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12:30 p.m.
Missing Masterpieces: Art and Mystery at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum
Friday,
May 29, 2026 -
12:30 p.m.
to 1:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
May 30
Saturday
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10:00 a.m.
Jewish Life in the Middle Ages
Saturday,
May 30, 2026 -
10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Seminar
May 31
Sunday
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8:00 a.m.
Booth's Escape Route
Sunday,
May 31, 2026 -
8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
Design and Architecture in Focus: New York City, Johnson’s Glass House, and the Yale Campus
Sunday,
May 31,
2026 - 8:00 a.m.,
to Tuesday,
June 2,
2026 - 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
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