Summer at the Smithsonian
Some of the Smithsonian’s largest
museums keep extended evening
hours in the summer to accommodate
visitors during Washington’s busiest
tourist season. In the two weeks before
Independence Day, the National
Mall is the scene of the Smithsonian
Folklife Festival, a free extravaganza
of American and world culture—music
and dance, crafts and cooking
demonstrations, and always much
more. Call Smithsonian Information
or visit http://www.folklife.si.edu in June for
specifics.
From late June to mid-August,
the Smithsonian Resident Associates
holds weeklong day camps for
children. (Call 202.357.3030 or visit
http://www.residentassociates.org/camp.)
During the same period, the Zoo
presents Sunset Serenade concerts
(http://nationalzoo.si.edu).
Planning Your Family Visit
Summer 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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