Due to the Metrorail shutdown March 16, our D.C. museums will open at noon, except the Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Udvar-Hazy Center, and National Zoo which will open on time. The Castle will open at 10:30 a.m.

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Smithsonian Events

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Smithsonian | March 2016 Dinosaurs Alive 3D | Now playing at the Natural History Museum The Purple Crayon and the Red Scare: More Than a Children's Story | Tuesday, March 15 at 6:45 p.m. Music at the Smithsonian

IMAX, Planetarium, & Theater

Smithsonian IMAX® Theaters

Our giant-screen films offer an immersive experience that complements our exhibitions.


Albert Einstein Planetarium

Feel the sensation of zooming through the cosmos, enveloped in color saturated moving images and spine-tingling sound.


Discovery Theater

Live performing arts theater with educational and cultural programs for both kids and adults.


The Smithsonian Associates

Educating and entertaining audiences for over 45 years with performances, lectures, studio arts courses, study tours, and more!

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