In-Person Lunar New Year Family Celebration

Ring in the Lunar New Year at SAAM! Join us for our annual celebration featuring Chinese and Korean traditions, including performances, crafts, food, and more. Learn about the importance of the Lunar New Year across cultures and explore SAAM’s collections with an art scavenger hunt. A special menu in honor of Lunar New Year will be offered by the Courtyard Café. This program is presented in partnership with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America and with the Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C. and is part of Lunar New Year DC, organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.   

Schedule of Performances:

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Opening Lion Dance 

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Calligraphy demonstration

12:15  – 12:45 p.m. UHEE performance 

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Madison Chinese Dance Company, interactive performance 

1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Washington Samulnori performance

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Calligraphy demonstration 

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closing Lion Dance 

Check out our Lunar New Year Family Zone for more crafts and activities to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Please Note COVID-19 Guidelines:

The Smithsonian no longer requires visitors to wear a mask to visit its museums and the National Zoo. Visitors may choose to wear a mask during their visit or while participating in a program or event. Social distancing continues to be encouraged and we ask people who do not feel well to stay home. Updated information about COVID-19 guidelines and safety measures is online at si.edu/visit.

The Smithsonian reserves the right to modify its hours of operation, capacity, and visitor guidelines as circumstances require.