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May 3, 2025

Festivals

First Saturdays

Each month, join us for a fun and relaxed experience featuring art making, films, and a variety of special pop-up activities. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration. Learn More about First Saturdays

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A kid playing with toys at a First Saturday event at the National Gallery of Art.

Hands-On Activities

Kids' Play Space

10:00am - 3:00pm

East Bldg, Central Atrium

Groups of people sitting a multiple tables making arts and crafts.

Hands-On Activities

Drop-In Artmaking

10:00am - 3:00pm

East Bldg, Central Atrium

A kid having her face painted by a professional face painter.

Hands-On Activities

Face Painting

10:00am - 3:00pm

A kid sketching a drawing in a sketchbook.

Hands-On Activities

Sketching Lab

10:00am - 3:00pm

East Bldg, Central Atrium

Visitors looking at books on display in the National Gallery of Art Library.

Hands-On Activities

Pop-Up Library

11:00am - 3:00pm

NGA, East Building, Study Center

May 6, 2025

Abstract forms turn, twist, and curve up around a person with cartoon-like features in this free-standing sculptural piece.

Hands-On Activities

Sketchbook Club: Jean Dubuffet’s Site à l'homme assis

5:00 - 5:30pm

Registration Required

May 7, 2025

Hands-On Activities

Sketchbook Club: Jean Dubuffet’s Site à l'homme assis

7:00 - 7:30pm

Registration Required

May 8, 2025

Festivals

National Gallery Nights

The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more. Learn More about National Gallery Nights

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Registration Required