Exhibit Archives - What To See In Washington DC

Highlighting Black Craftspeople: New Exhibit at the DAR

ExhibitMarch 28, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Moses Williams worked on the second floor of Independence Hall as a black slave, cutting silhouettes in famed artist Charles Willson Peale's studio. Freed by Peale in 1803, Williams continued the craft until at least 1833 as a free man. His “Silhouette of a Boy” opens DAR's latest exhibit- “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and…

Becoming C. S. Lewis: From WWI to WWII

ExhibitMarch 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In the audio portion of “C. S. Lewis: The Myth That Became Fact”, you hear his voice, just as the British public did on this day in 1944. When C. S. Lewis spoke into the BBC microphone, he spoke to an audience suffering through WWII. He was a different man than the one who'd served…

Making a Statement: Lily Gladstone’s Dresses on Display at the Indian Museum

ExhibitMarch 19, 2025788Views 0Likes 0Comments

Clothing says a lot about a person. And for actress Lily Gladstone, that statement is she's a proud Native American. Lily starred in Martin Scorsese's 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, which earned her several award nominations, including Best Actress at the Oscars. During awards season, she turned heads on the red carpets by…

“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact”: New Exhibit at Museum of the Bible

ExhibitMarch 7, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact” opens today at the Museum of the Bible. This Oxford don wrote both the fantastical Chronicles of Narnia and the classic apologetic work Mere Christianity, moving effortlessly between genres to proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what made the radical shift in…

In DC for the Inauguration? 5 Exhibits You Must See

ExhibitJanuary 16, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Are you and your family coming to DC for the inauguration? Don't forget to visit the Smithsonian while you're in town. If you're not sure where to go, here are five thematically appropriate must-see exhibits for the inauguration. Due to the inauguration, check each museum's website for hours and closings before you visit. 1) America's…

3 Exhibits to See in Washington DC Before They’re Gone Forever

ExhibitDecember 13, 202477Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Sewn in America: An Exploration of Women and Sewing

ExhibitDecember 5, 202493Views 0Likes 0Comments

The textile items making up Sewn in America fill the long main gallery at DAR. Unlike most museums, most of the large garments and quilts aren't behind glass, allowing you to see the stitching and construction up close. The exhibit is divided into three sections. First is Mastering the Skills, which explores how the ability…

3 Top Exhibit Picks to See in DC This Thanksgiving Weekend

ExhibitNovember 23, 202488Views 0Likes 0Comments

It's time to shake up your Thanksgiving routine this year. Instead of sitting on the couch all weekend, pack your family in the car and head to DC to visit a museum. Here are our top picks for exhibits to see next weekend. One is even open on Thanksgiving Day. Photo courtesy of the Museum…

“The Cliff” at NGA

ExhibitOctober 4, 2024307Views 0Likes 0Comments

The over-the-shoulder view into the distance pulls you into the carefree feeling of beauty at the beach. The painting is one of the Salon works from 1874, but it isn't a mythological or classical work. Instead, it's a simple view of a working girl enjoying a quiet moment on a cliff. Jules Breton was one…

See the Birth of Impressionism at NGA’s New Exhibition

ExhibitSeptember 7, 2024442Views 0Likes 0Comments

See Monet's “Impression, Sunrise” in this once-in-a-lifetime Impressionist exhibition. This exhibition, opening Sunday, shows the moment of birth of the Impressionist movement. Highlighting it is Claude Monet's painting, which has never visited the United States before. “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement” reunites paintings from the first Société Anonyme show 150 years ago. The Société, created…