Events

Spring STEM Teacher Workshop: Contributions in Agriculture

Saturday, March 25, 2023 9:00am to 2:30pm

NMAAHC 2nd floor

This is a free event but registration is required.

Registration closes on Friday March 17, 2023 at 5PM ET.

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History Alive!: Tuskegee Airmen: African American Aviators During World War II

Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:00am to 1:30pm

Program meets in the Double Victory: The African American Military Experience exhibition, L3. Each 20-minute performance starts at: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM.

Free; walk-in.

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Survival School: Virtual Cooking Demo and Conversation with Chef Jonny Rhodes

Saturday, March 25, 2023 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Online

$20

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Exploring Black Futures Tour & Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

Friday, April 7, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater

Series: Afrofuturism

Audiences: Recommended for ages 14 and above.
Free/Registration is required

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Living Wild: Designing a Living Home

Sunday, April 16, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater + streaming

Free; Registration Required

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Caregiver Conversations: Identity, Justice and Activism in Childhood— A Book Discussion with Author Tiffany Jewell and Moderators, Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Online

Free. Registration Required.

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Historically Speaking: Examining the Ethics of DNA Research within the African American Community

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Heritage Hall, National Museum of African American History and Culture

Series: Historically Speaking

Free; Registration Required

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History Alive!: African American Soldiers in the Vietnam War

Sunday, May 28, 2023 11:00am to 1:20pm

Program meets in the Double Victory: The African American Military Experience exhibition, L3. Each 20-minute performance starts at: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM.

Free; walk-in.

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History Alive!: USCT: Juneteenth: What it Means, and Why We Celebrate

Monday, June 19, 2023 11:00am to 1:30pm

Program meets at C3/Landing Area 1. Each 30-minute performance starts at: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Free; walkin-in

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Highlights Tour - Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:15am to 12:30pm

This one hour tour program meets at Level 3 in the Sports: Leveling the Playing Field exhibit. Tours take place at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM.

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:30am to 12:45pm

Program meets at the Paradox of Liberty section, Level C3. Talks take place at: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM.

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Big Objects, Big Stories: Bronze Sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett

Thursday, March 23, 2023 10:15am to 12:30pm

Program meets at at bronze sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett, Heritage Hall. Talks take place at 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, and 12:15 PM

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur. sculptures

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Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Thursday, March 23, 2023 10:30am to 12:45pm

Program meets at the Paradox of Liberty section, Level C3. Talks take place at: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM.

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:00pm to 3:45pm

This one hour tour program meets at Level 3 in the Making a Way Out of No Way exhibit. Tours take place at 1:00 PM and 2:45 PM

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Big Objects, Big Stories: Bronze Sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett

Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:15pm to 3:30pm

Program meets at at bronze sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett, Heritage Hall. Talks take place at 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, and 3:15 PM

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur. sculptures

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Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Saturday, March 25, 2023 10:30am to 12:45pm

This one hour tour program meets at Level 3 in the Making a Way Out of No Way exhibit. Tours take place at 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM.

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:00pm to 3:45pm

This one hour tour program meets at Level 3 in the Making a Way Out of No Way exhibit. Tours take place at 1:00 PM and 2:45 PM

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:00pm to 3:45pm

This one hour tour program meets at Level 3 in the Making a Way Out of No Way exhibit. Tours take place at 1:00 PM and 2:45 PM

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:30pm to 3:45pm

Program meets at the Paradox of Liberty section, Level C3. Talks take place at: 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.

Free; walk-in
Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur.

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More Ongoing Tours & Activities

Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

Friday, March 17, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Concourse Level

Menu items vary in price.

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The Simmons Talks: Portraiture at the Intersection of Art and History: A Conversation between Deborah Willis, Amy Sherald and Bisa Butler

Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater + streaming

Series: Simmons Talks

Free; Registration Required

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Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies

Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

2nd floor classrooms

This is a free event. No registration is required for participation.

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District Treasures: Our Quilted Heritage

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm

2nd Floor Classrooms

Free
Registration required. The program will be offered at 11:00AM and 2:00PM to facilitate small groups.

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District Treasures: Our Quilted Heritage

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

2nd Floor Classrooms

Free
Registration Required. The program will be offered at 11:00AM and 2:00PM to facilitate small groups.

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Historically Speaking: I am Debra Lee

Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater + streaming

Series: Historically Speaking

Free; Registration Required

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Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

Friday, March 10, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Concourse Level

Menu items vary in price.

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Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies

Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

2nd floor classrooms

This is a free event. No registration is required for participation.

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Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

Friday, March 3, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Concourse Level

Menu items vary in price.

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Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies

Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm

2nd floor classrooms

This is a free event. No registration is required for participation.

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Spring STEM Teacher Workshop: Contributions in Agriculture

History Alive!: Tuskegee Airmen: African American Aviators During World War II

Survival School: Virtual Cooking Demo and Conversation with Chef Jonny Rhodes

Exploring Black Futures Tour & Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

Living Wild: Designing a Living Home

Caregiver Conversations: Identity, Justice and Activism in Childhood— A Book Discussion with Author Tiffany Jewell and Moderators, Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond

Historically Speaking: Examining the Ethics of DNA Research within the African American Community

History Alive!: African American Soldiers in the Vietnam War

History Alive!: USCT: Juneteenth: What it Means, and Why We Celebrate

Highlights Tour - Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Big Objects, Big Stories: Bronze Sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett

Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Big Objects, Big Stories: Bronze Sculptures by Elizabeth Catlett

Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Highlights Tour - Making a Way Out of No Way

Afrofuturism Big Objects, Big Stories: The Paradox of the Liberty

Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

The Simmons Talks: Portraiture at the Intersection of Art and History: A Conversation between Deborah Willis, Amy Sherald and Bisa Butler

Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies

District Treasures: Our Quilted Heritage

District Treasures: Our Quilted Heritage

Historically Speaking: I am Debra Lee

Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies

Sweet Home Café: Women's History Month Feature Menu

Explore More! In STEM: Having Fun with Frequencies