DC museums have an ever-rotating assortment of temporary exhibits on view. Many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to observe art, documents, and artifacts you would otherwise have to travel the world to see.
Here are three can’t-miss exhibits to see before they close soon.
1) Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement
View the works of impressionists and Salon members in this highly anticipated exhibit. 125 paintings fill the galleries, many of which haven’t been shown together since 1874. Don’t miss Monet’s original impressionistic work- “Impression, Sunrise”- on its first visit to the United States.
Location: National Gallery of Art
Open Until: January 19th, 2025
Read our full review of the exhibit.
2) Sewn in America
The DAR’s modest museum gallery currently hosts three rooms of dresses, quilts, and other hand-sewn items throughout American history. It highlights the role of sewing and the women who used it to provide for their families. Exhibits like this are rare, so don’t miss your chance to see it.
Location: Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
Open Until: December 31st, 2024
Read our full review of the exhibit.
3) Forensic Science on Trial
For 150 years, forensics has been used to solve crimes. This exhibit showcases many of the methods used across the years, from polygraphs to arsenic tests. It asks the question of how reliable these methods are and whether some of them should still be used today.
Location: National Museum of American History
Open Until: June 2025
Don’t miss these exhibits while they’re on view. Any of them would be a great family field trip in Washington, DC.
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