exhibit Archives - What To See In Washington DC

Two Georges: Revisit the Lives of These Revolutionary Leaders

ExhibitJune 12, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We think of them as opposites and adversaries. This exhibition begs you to reconsider George Washington and King George III by showing their similarities and connections. Born just six years apart, the War for Independence was the fulcrum of both Georges' lives. One leveraged it to glory and victory, the other to despair and considering…

7 America250 Exhibits Opening This Year in Washington, DC

MuseumsJanuary 16, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

2026 marks America's 250th anniversary. Events and celebrations are happening across the entire country all year long. DC is no exception, having its own array of new exhibits coming in the next few months. Here are a few of the upcoming exhibitions we're most excited to see this year. #1: In Pursuit of Life, Liberty,…

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

ExhibitMarch 19, 2025979Views 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…

3 Top Exhibit Picks to See in DC This Thanksgiving Weekend

ExhibitNovember 23, 2024282Views 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…

If You Visit These 7 Exhibits, You’re a DC Pro

MuseumsOctober 25, 2024305Views 0Likes 0Comments

DC has enough museums and exhibits to keep you and your family busy visiting them for years. By now, you've probably seen the big exhibits- Destination Moon, the Impressionist Galleries, and Entertainment Nation. But there are plenty of smaller, interesting exhibits that only the true DC pros know about or visit. Here are seven to…

Remembering WWI with a New Memorial

Exhibit, MemorialsApril 6, 2024756Views 0Likes 0Comments

One hundred and seven years ago, we entered WWI when Congress declared war on Germany. The terrible effects of this war resulted in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It also gave us the DC War Memorial built by local Washington DC residents to honor local casualties. Now, a new monument…

Seeing People at NGA

ExhibitJanuary 31, 2024457Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dorothea Lange: Seeing People takes a black-and-white look at people in tough circumstances. Viewing weathered faces, primarily from the United States, reveals the images of God in the diverse faces of humanity. Many of her most famous works are government propaganda, revealed or concealed as the government saw fit for a time. Even her most…

Dorothy’s Ruby Slipper Conservation: 7 Facts You May Not Know

MuseumsDecember 11, 2023481Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dorothy's ruby slippers were in poor shape when the Smithsonian acquired them in 1979. Because costume designers considered them a disposable film prop, they threw them into a storage room and forgotten about. The slippers remained in that same neglected condition for years as they sat on display in the American History Museum. In 2016,…

A Republic or An Empire? The Portrait Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

ExhibitMay 1, 2023467Views 0Likes 0Comments

Last week, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened a new exhibition- “1898: US Imperial Visions and Revisions”. Entry into Guanica Bay by the Smithsonian This exhibition explores the United States move from Republic to Empire through many people throughout the pivotal year of 1998. From Feb 15th, 1898, with the explosion of the USS Maine in…

“Poor Richard”: A Study of Caricatures

ExhibitApril 15, 2023464Views 0Likes 0Comments

Poor Richard is a collection of 73 caricatures of President Nixon. Artist Philip Guston imagines and portrays his character through: Posture Speech Features Locations Clothing Guston's caricatures are distict It's an excellent opportunity to study the art style in depth. As you walk through this exhibition, focus on these key caricature staples. Bold lines Simplify and…