Spring at the Smithsonian
The blossoms in the Smithsonian’s
gardens—the formal Haupt, the
idyllic Ripley, the delightfully
educational Butterfly Habitat—are
worth a springtime visit in themselves.
Smithsonian Horticulture Services
holds free tours here and in the
gardens of the National Museum of
American History, weather permitting.
(Visit http://www.gardens.si.edu.)
The skies, too, fill with color during the
annual Smithsonian Kite Festival, held
on the National Mall to coincide with
the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Kite enthusiasts compete for awards in
36 categories, including the Hot Tricks
Showdown. For more information, visit
http://kitefestival.org.
The Smithsonian
celebrates Women’s History Month
in March and Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month in May with a variety
of programs. (visit http://smithsonianeducation.org/heritage).
Planning Your Family Visit
Spring is a good time to bring your family to the Smithsonian. Match up some of your interests with those in these one-day itineraries. For daily updates on Smithsonian exhibits and special events, visit http://www.si.edu. There you can click directly to the latest new exhibit or program. For more general information, try “Events” or “Visitor Information.” Hope to see you soon!
Follow your special interests through the Smithsonian museums with these downloadable (PDF) one-day itineraries. Walking distances are minimized as much as possible; brief taxi rides are an option.
For the Youngest Visitors
This tour takes into account the active imaginations of Smithsonian visitors five to nine.
The Natural World
This itinerary explores the science of the heavens, the earth and all living things.
World Cultures
This itinerary explores the Smithsonian's extensive holdings from worldwide cultures, past and present.
Jewelry, Clothing and Costumes
This itinerary samples the Smithsonian's holdings of apparel, gems and other objects of beauty.
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The Smithsonian Castle
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The Smithsonian Institution is located in Washington D.C.
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