Art Archives - What To See In Washington DC

“Fortress Under Fire”: Learn the Story Behind This Air and Space Mural

ExhibitAugust 14, 2026839Views 0Likes 0Comments

It'll always be 11:45 am on August 15th, 1944, in this gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. This giant mural, "Fortress Under Fire", captures a moment of the gigantic air battle fought just weeks after D-Day, when the Eighth Air Force launched 932 heavy bombers and 443 fighters against…

“Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work”- A Can’t-Miss Exhibit at American Art

ExhibitMay 29, 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The show "Grandma Moses: A Good Day's Work" is open now through July 12th at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It's a spectacular retrospective that you and your family should add to your DC summer bucket list. Through seven galleries, you experience the sweep of her art career, which only began after her 70th birthday.…

3 Free Advent Activities in Washington, DC

EventsDecember 12, 2025798Views 0Likes 0Comments

Advent is a time of anticipation as we remember Christ's birth and look forward to his coming again. Part of this includes revisiting the circumstances leading to the miracle of the incarnation. As you celebrate Advent this month, here are three free Christmas activities to do with your kids in Washington, DC. 1) The Christmas…

The One Exhibit You Must See This Weekend Before DC Museums Close

ExhibitOctober 3, 2025680Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government shutdown hits the free public museum world this weekend, making this your last chance to visit the Mall museums before they close. The one exhibition I want to see again this weekend is Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World at the National Gallery of Art. If you have a chance to…

Top 3 Picks for Family Labor Day DC Museum Visits

MuseumsAugust 29, 2025439Views 0Likes 0Comments

A long holiday weekend is the perfect time to take your family on a trip to DC. Here are our top three museum and exhibit recommendations to visit during Labor Day. 1) Air and Space Museum Exhibit Recommendation: World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation Quentin Roosevelt was shot down July 1, 1918, over…

Little Beasts: A God-Glorifying Adventure for Your Family at the National Gallery of Art

ExhibitMay 16, 2025518Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hey, Christian parents in the DC metro area! Looking for a way to spark wonder in your kids while pointing them to the beauty of God’s creation? “Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World” at the National Gallery of Art should be your next family outing. This isn’t just an art exhibit—it’s a unique…

Benvenuto di Giovanni’s Easter Masterpiece at NGA

MuseumsApril 18, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today, billions of Christians worldwide observe Good Friday and look forward to Easter Sunday. Over 500 years ago, before Christopher Columbus set sail on his historic voyage to the new world, this 5-panel painting was created in honor of the Easter season. Painted by Benvenuto di Giovanni, whose name means “Welcome, God is gracious”, the…

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, 2024247Views 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…

“The Cliff” at NGA

ExhibitOctober 4, 2024977Views 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…