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National Museum of American History

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1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Website
americanhistory.si.edu ↗
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22 events

Mostly Museums & Galleries and Music.

National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC. 22 upcoming events, mostly Museums & Galleries and Music. Dates, times and details on AskAlice.

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6:30PM
6:30 PM
The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)
Music classicalmuseum
Sun, Nov 1
Sun, Nov 1 · 6:30 PM
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his tea…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Musical Innovation in the Age of AI
Museums & Galleries talks general
Wed, Nov 4 · Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM · Free
For centuries, composers have drawn on their inherent creativity to generate new music. Now, songwriters can work with AI-powered software to help them improvise and develop variations on their ideas…
10:30AM
10:30 AM
Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour
Museums & Galleries exhibitionslatin
Fri, Nov 6 · Free. Registration Required
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM · Free. Registration Required
Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s Nation…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Celebramos a los Veteranos: A Festival of Service and Remembrance
Museums & Galleries cultural festivalsfamily-friendly
Sat, Nov 7 · Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM · Free
Across 250 years of American history, generations of Latinos have served the nation through the U.S. military. Celebramos a los Veteranos: A Festival of Service and Remembrance honors that history wh…
10:30AM
10:30 AM
Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour
Museums & Galleries exhibitionslatin
Sat, Nov 7 · Free. Registration Required
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM · Free. Registration Required
Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s Nation…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra - 100 Years of Jazz Giants
Music jazzmuseum
Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM
Nineteen twenty-six was the birth year of a generation that would permanently change the course of jazz history. The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra honors groundbreaking musical artists who m…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Blessings from the Hmong New Year Table
Museums & Galleries cultural festivals
Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Rhythms, Roots, Recipes: Community Stories of Food and Music brings together cooking demonstrations, live music, and storytelling. Each program in the series explores traditions that animate families…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
History Film Forum presents "Amigo", with director John Sayles
Film arthousefilm festival
Thu, Nov 12 · Free, tickets required
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM · Free, tickets required
The History Film Forum presents Amigo , followed by a conversation with director John Sayles, in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Barrio leader Rafael Dacanay (Joel To…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Brewing a Revolution: After Hours
Food, Wine, Beer & Tastings after hoursdate night
Fri, Nov 13
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM
Taverns and coffeehouses have always been more than places to enjoy a drink. From the Colonial era through today, these places bring people together to exchange ideas, discuss local and global events…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Faith in Harmony: Voice
Music museum
Tue, Nov 17
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:30 PM
The most human of instruments, the voice, is foundational to so many spiritual experiences—in its presence and in its absence. This free program explores the role of human voices in uplifting scriptu…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
History Film Forum presents "Join or Die": Civic Engagement and Democracy
Film film festivalpolitics
Thu, Nov 19 · Free, tickets required
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM · Free, tickets required
Join the History Film Forum for a screening of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary Join or Die ! Join or Die follows the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of le…
10:30AM
10:30 AM
Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour
Museums & Galleries exhibitionslatin
Fri, Nov 20 · Free. Registration Required
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM · Free. Registration Required
Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s Nation…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Nourish Body, Nourish Spirit: Harvest, Seeds, and Songs from Indigenous Wisconsin
Museums & Galleries cultural festivalsworld
Sat, Nov 21
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Rhythms, Roots, Recipes: Community Stories of Food and Music brings together cooking demonstrations, live music, and storytelling. Each program in the series explores traditions that animate families…
10:30AM
10:30 AM
Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour
Museums & Galleries exhibitionslatin
Sat, Nov 21 · Free. Registration Required
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM · Free. Registration Required
Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s Nation…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Masterworks of Five Centuries Series
Music classicalmuseum
Sun, Nov 22
Sun, Nov 22 · 6:30 PM
The 50th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the first decade of the 17th century to the early 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized mu…
12:00PM
12:00 PM
History Film Forum presents "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
Film classic filmfamily-friendly
Sat, Dec 5 · Free, tickets required
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM · Free, tickets required
Join the History Film Forum at the National Museum of American History for a holiday season screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol ! A modern Christmas classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol interpret…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra - A Pan American Nutcracker & Holiday Favorites
Museums & Galleries jazz
Sat, Dec 5 · Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM · Free
Experience a vibrant holiday tradition as the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra presents “The Pan American Nutcracker Suite.” This spectacular arrangement by Joe McCarthy and Vince Norman reimag…
3:30PM
3:30 PM
The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Saturday series)
Music classicalmuseum
Sat, Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:30 PM
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his tea…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)
Music classicalmuseum
Sun, Dec 13
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:30 PM
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his tea…
7:30PM
7:30 PM
The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Saturday series)
Museums & Galleries classicalintimate
Sat, Jan 23 · View registration price
Sat, Jan 23 · 7:30 PM · View registration price
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his tea…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)
Museums & Galleries classicalintimate
Sun, Jan 24 · View registration price
Sun, Jan 24 · 6:30 PM · View registration price
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his tea…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra - The Legacy of Anita O'Day: The Hip Chick
Music jazzmuseum
Fri, Feb 26 · View registration price
Fri, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM · View registration price
Anita O’Day shattered the traditional girl singer mold with her brilliant rhythmic drive, innovative vocal styling, and streetwise attitude. Celebrate this vocal pioneer who skyrocketed to fame with…
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