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

First Saturday: September

First Saturdays

  • Saturday, September 2, 2023
  • 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • East Building, Multiple Locations
  • Festivals
  • In-person

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

On the first Saturday of each month the East Building comes alive with art making for all ages, films, pop-up experiences, and more. Learn about upcoming First Saturdays.

Fun for Kids

Storytime

Atrium, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Let’s play together while reading aloud the children’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle in English and Spanish. We welcome all ages, especially our youngest visitors and nursing parents.

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Fun for Kids

Sketching Lab

Atrium, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
First come, first served

Visit our sketching lab to activate your imagination and ideas. Then, add your sketch to our community display to showcase your creativity. 

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Fun for Kids

Drop-In Artmaking

Atrium, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
First come, first served

Drop-in artmaking is a great way to try your hand at creating art in an informal, relaxed environment. Artmaking activities are designed for all ages and abilities.

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Fun for Kids

Kids' Play Space

Atrium, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
First come, first served

Designed for our littlest art lovers. Play, build, sort, and stack in a hands-on space.

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Fun for Kids

Pop-Up Library

Study Center Atrium, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy special selections from the National Gallery of Art Library along with quiet activities for kids.

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Films

Close to Vermeer

Auditorium, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A rare look into the delicate and demanding work behind the Rijksmuseum’s recent blockbuster exhibition of Johannes Vermeer paintings. Registration is required.

Register