American Art Family Day

Description

Explore the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s newly reopened collection galleries with a family day of drop-in activities: a still-life sketching studio, an Elements of Art activity in the galleries, and crafts and coloring pages for children 12 and under in the Kogod Courtyard. Cost is free; registration is encouraged. Food and beverage specials will be available for purchase at the Courtyard Café. The program takes place in the Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004. Check the official event page for updates: https://americanart.si.edu/events/american-art-family-day-november-15-2026 Illustrative image credit: attributed to Elizabeth W. Capron, Still Life, ca. 1830–1848, Smithsonian American Art Museum, object 1986.65.103A. The museum marks this image public domain/free to use. It is selected to echo the event’s still-life sketching activity; it is not a claim that this artwork will be on view at the event. Image source: https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/still-life-3751

Location

Smithsonian American Art Museum — Kogod Courtyard

8th and G Streets NW

Washington, District of Columbia, 20004 · United States