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Visitors enjoying a Drop-In Art Making activity in the East Building Atrium.

First Saturday: August

First Saturdays

  • Saturday, August 3, 2024
  • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • East Building, Multiple Locations
  • Festivals
  • In-person

All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration.

Get creative and celebrate summer! Listen to a story about everyone’s favorite summer insect, color in a summer scene, stop by our sketching lab for inspired drawing ideas, or become a work of art at our face painting station. 

On the first Saturday of each month the National Gallery springs to life with a variety of engaging activities for all ages. 

Learn about upcoming First Saturdays.