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Homelands
Through August 1, 2027

What does it mean to have a “homeland” when it’s shaped by movement, memory, and change?

East Building, Mezzanine, Gallery E214
This painting shows a canyon landscape viewed from a high vantage point, with ridges and formations extending into the distance. The horizon is positioned high in the painting, with the light-blue sky featuring soft white clouds. The canyon displays vibrant shades of red, pink, and green, contrasting with shadowed areas in darker shades of blue and gray. In the bottom right corner of the painting, there are some geometric white and blue patterns overlayed on top of the canyon.
Beneath the Surface
Mining and American Photography
Closed August 23, 2026

Nearly two centuries of American photographs transport us to unexpected places to witness what powers our lives.

The image shows a group of men standing in a tunnel or mine shaft. The upper half of their bodies is visible, with several standing in the foreground and others in the background. The men are wearing headlamps on their helmets, illuminating their soot-covered faces. Some of the men have short-cropped hair visible beneath their helmets. They are dressed in rugged, dust-stained work clothes suitable for mining, such as overalls and jackets. One man in the front holds a mining drill, while another holds a tin canister. A metal structure is visible in the background, indicating a mining operation setting, with dark and industrial surroundings.
Guided Tours

Sculpture Garden Guided Tour

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Families enjoying activities in the Sculpture Garden
Talks & Conversations

Storytelling with Mother Goose in the Sculpture Garden

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Visitors enjoy the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden
Hands-On Activities

Drop-in Artmaking with National Museum of Natural History

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Jan van Kessel the Elder, Study of Insects and Reptiles [center], c. 1660, oil on copper, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Upperville, VA
Talks & Conversations

Seeing Little Beasts: In the Garden with Rea Manderino

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