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Celebrations

National Museum of Asian Art

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We draw on cultural traditions from across Asia in festivals and events that bring the museums to life for visitors of all ages. Immerse yourself in celebrations featuring art, music, theater, dance, and food that highlight local and international artists

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Here’s what you may have missed

IlluminAsia | BookCon Fair and Disco
Sat, May 23 • 12:30 PM
Free
IlluminAsia | Bruce Lee Night with Jeff Chang and DJ 2-Tone of Shaolin Jazz
Fri, May 22 • 5:00 PM
Free
National Cherry Blossom Festival Concert: Ayaka Hirahara
Fri, Mar 20 • 7:00 PM
Free

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Art Break

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Take time to relax, create, and connect with a hands-on art activity. Make art inspired by objects from our collections while discovering the techniques, histories, and cultures behind them. Drop by gallery 27 any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.!

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Concert Series

1 upcoming event

Collection of our concerts and performances in the Meyer Auditorium and elsewhere in the museum.

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Concerts in the Courtyard

No upcoming events

Enjoy performances in the Freer courtyard on Tuesday afternoons at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Explore the newly renovated courtyard and the nearby galleries while music drifts through the building. Join us each day for a different artist and performance.

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Curator Tour | From the Louvre

6 upcoming events

In From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art, you can admire remarkable artworks created between the seventh and nineteenth centuries from a vast geographic area that extends from Spain to India.

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Curator Tour | Of the Hills

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Discover the unique history of some of the world's most beautiful—yet least understood—works of art in these exclusive tours with curator Debra Diamond.

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IlluminAsia | Arts and Culture Festival

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To commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join the National Museum of Asian Art’s IlluminAsia Festival. From May 22-23 celebrate, reflect, and foster connections through Asian arts and cultures!

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Lunch on the Plaza

No upcoming events

Stop by NMAA's Plaza to enjoy savory meals & sweet treats available for purchase from local Asian and Asian American food vendors. Weekdays between 12 and 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Follow @natasianart for updates regarding cancellations and vendor changes.

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NMAA Centennial Festival

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Join us for our Centennial Asian American Pacific Heritage Month Festival celebrating our one-hundredth anniversary! It's the party of the century, and everyone is invited! Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of the NMAA Centennial.

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NMAA x CFCH Artisan-in-Residence

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In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the Artisan in Residence program is designed to highlight artisans, their stories and work, across Asian and Asian diaspora communities through dynamic public programs.

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Collection image for Art Break

Art Break

1 upcoming event

Take time to relax, create, and connect with a hands-on art activity. Make art inspired by objects from our collections while discovering the techniques, histories, and cultures behind them. Drop by gallery 27 any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.!

Collection image for Concert Series

Concert Series

1 upcoming event

Collection of our concerts and performances in the Meyer Auditorium and elsewhere in the museum.

Collection image for Concerts in the Courtyard

Concerts in the Courtyard

No upcoming events

Enjoy performances in the Freer courtyard on Tuesday afternoons at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Explore the newly renovated courtyard and the nearby galleries while music drifts through the building. Join us each day for a different artist and performance.

Collection image for Curator Tour | From the Louvre

Curator Tour | From the Louvre

6 upcoming events

In From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art, you can admire remarkable artworks created between the seventh and nineteenth centuries from a vast geographic area that extends from Spain to India.

Collection image for Curator Tour | Of the Hills

Curator Tour | Of the Hills

No upcoming events

Discover the unique history of some of the world's most beautiful—yet least understood—works of art in these exclusive tours with curator Debra Diamond.

Collection image for IlluminAsia | Arts and Culture Festival

IlluminAsia | Arts and Culture Festival

No upcoming events

To commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join the National Museum of Asian Art’s IlluminAsia Festival. From May 22-23 celebrate, reflect, and foster connections through Asian arts and cultures!

Collection image for Lunch on the Plaza

Lunch on the Plaza

No upcoming events

Stop by NMAA's Plaza to enjoy savory meals & sweet treats available for purchase from local Asian and Asian American food vendors. Weekdays between 12 and 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Follow @natasianart for updates regarding cancellations and vendor changes.

Collection image for NMAA Centennial Festival

NMAA Centennial Festival

No upcoming events

Join us for our Centennial Asian American Pacific Heritage Month Festival celebrating our one-hundredth anniversary! It's the party of the century, and everyone is invited! Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of the NMAA Centennial.

Collection image for NMAA x CFCH Artisan-in-Residence

NMAA x CFCH Artisan-in-Residence

No upcoming events

In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the Artisan in Residence program is designed to highlight artisans, their stories and work, across Asian and Asian diaspora communities through dynamic public programs.

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