Tag Archives: National Portrait Gallery
Art in the Heart of Penn Quarter: The American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery
The off-the-Mall location of the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery is both a good and bad thing. Good because it’s not as prominent on the tourist radar as, say, the Natural History Museum and National Gallery, thus keeping … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: June 11-15
Monday – Discover history through art at the National Portrait Gallery. Children up to age 5 are invited to become Young Portrait Explorers and learn about the work of Isamu Noguchi, one of the 20th century’s most important sculptors, … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: February 4-5
Two years ago this month, I remember thinking that I couldn’t picture DC without two feet of snow blanketing the sidewalks, streets, front yards, and green spaces. We temporarily replaced the stroller with a sled, and snow boots became … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: January 6-8
Free museum and art activities, family entertainment, and a strong recommendation to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts comprise this weekend round-up. As for our family, we’re adding a little celebration to the mix… Three years ago today, … Continue reading
