the washington post friday, december 3, 2010 l
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Museums OPENINGS
“CONSTRUCTED SPACES: CONTEMPORARY COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY” An exhibition including large-scale work by Edward Burtynsky, William Christenberry and others, opening Saturday at the Academy Art Museum, 106 South St., Easton. Open Friday-Monday 10 to 4, Tuesday-Thursday 10 to 8. 410-822-2787.
www.academyartmuseum.org. $3, 12 and younger free.
“BLACK BOX: HANS OP DE BEECK” A dark background offsets lighting effects and black-and-white film, as well as sculpture, painting, drawing and installations, opening Monday at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. Open daily 10 to 5:30; sculpture garden open 7:30 a.m. to dusk. 202-633-1000.
www.hirshhorn.si.edu. Free.
“THE NARCISSISM OF MINOR DIFFERENCES” An exploration of intolerance through art by artists including Francisco de Goya, Sam Durant and Stephen Marc, opening Thursday at the Maryland Institute College of Art, 1300 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. 410-225-2300.
www.mica.edu. Free.
“RESIDENT ARTISTS EXHIBITION” Held in conjunction with the annual artist studio open house, indefinitely at the Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. 301-377-7800. 410-792-0664.
arts.pgparks.com. Free.
EXHIBITIONS
AIR AND SPACE/DOWNTOWNOpen indefinitely: “America by Air.” “Apollo to the Moon.” “Jet Aviation.” “Milestones of Flight.” “Space Race.” “Barron Hilton: Pioneers of Flight Gallery.” The museum’s exhibit of aviation and rocketry in the 1920s and ’30s reopened with additional artifacts, such as Anne Lindbergh’s telegraph key, and hands- on activities for kids. Open daily 10 to 5:30. Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.
www.nasm.si.edu. Free.
AIR AND SPACE/DULLES Open indefinitely: “Commercial Aviation.” “Human Spaceflight.” “Rockets and Missiles.” “Vertical Flight.” “WorldWar II Aviation.” Open daily 10 to 5:30. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. 202-633-1000.
www.nasm.si.edu/UdvarHazy. Free.
AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS “Visionary Distillations,” through April 29. An exhibition of works by Robert Cassanova, Kim Dylla and Minna Newman Nathanson. 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park. 301-209-3125.
www.acp.org. Free.
AMERICAN HISTORY Open indefinitely: “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life.” More than 60 artifacts associated with Lincoln’s life. “First Ladies at the Smithsonian.” A look at the country’s influential first ladies. “Holidays on Display.” An examination of parading culture and department store retail displays between the 1920s and 1960s. “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian: A First Lady’s Debut.” An addition to the museum’s collection of first ladies’ gowns, focusing on dresses from contemporary first ladies, beginning with Mamie Eisenhower. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 14th Street and Constitution AvenueNW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanhistory.si.edu. Free.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY “Claudia DeMonte: Everyday Matters,” through Dec. 12. Hand-carved sculptural works looking at the roles of women around the world. “Ed McGowin: Name Change (One Artist, Twelve Personas, Thirty-Five Years),” through Dec. 12. Ed McGowin changed his name 12 times in two years to show there are several courses an artist can take. This exhibition includes works by each of his personas. “Catalyst: 35 Years ofWashington Project for the Arts,” through Dec. 19. A selection of work from the WPA’s 35-year history, with pieces by more than 150 artists on display. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 to 4. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave.NW. 202-885-1300.
www.american.edu/katzen. Free.
AMERICAN VISIONARY ARTMUSEUM “What Makes Us Smile?” through Sept. 4. A look at human joy through cartoons, costumes and other laugh-inducing items. Open daily, except Mondays, 10 to 6. 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. 410-244-1900.
www.avam.org. $15.95, $13.95 seniors, $9.95 students, free for age 6 and younger.
ANACOSTIA COMMUNITYMUSEUM“Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner Connecting Communities Through Language,” through July 24. An exhibit
ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
A1967 photo ofUnaHanbury sculpting a bust ofGeorgia O’Keeffe is part of “Lost and Found: The Lesbian and Gay Presence in the Archives of American Art” at the Smithsonian’s Reynolds Center.
highlighting the 1930s discovery that the Gullah people of Georgia and South Carolina still possessed parts of the language and culture of their enslaved African ancestors. Open indefinitely: “Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in the District of Columbia.” An examination of the popularity of the national pastime when played by African Americans. Open daily 10 to 5. 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820.
www.anacostia.si.edu. Free.
ANNAPOLIS MARITIMEMUSEUM “Photographs of the Chesapeake—The Art of A. Aubrey Bodine,” through Jan. 30. Selections of the Baltimore Sun photographer’s works are on display in an exhibition curated by his daughter. Open Thursday-Sunday noon to 4. 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104.
www.amaritime.org. Free.
ARTMUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS “Argentina in Focus: Visualizing the Concept,” through Jan. 2.Works by Cristian Segura and Sergio Vega. “Vidas Minadas: Diez Años” (“Mined Lives: Ten Years”), through Jan. 2. A solo exhibition by the artist will be on display on the museum’s second floor. Open daily, except Monday, 10 to 5. 201 18th St.NW. 202-458-6016.
www.museum.oas.org. Free.
ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY “Gods of Angkor: Bronzes From the National Museum of Cambodia,” through Jan. 23. A collection of Cambodian sculptures. “Fiona Tan: Rise and Fall,” through Jan. 16. A collection of stills and video from the Indonesian artist. “Shahnama: 1,000 Years of the Persian Book of Kings,” through April 17. Illustrations from the Shahnama, which tells the story of Iran up until the conquest of Islam, and paintings it has inspired. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000.
www.asia.si.edu. Free.
BALTIMOREMUSEUM OF ART “Andy Warhol: The Last Decade,” through Jan. 9. More than 50Warhol works spanning the last years of his career. OpenWednesday- Friday 10 to 5, Saturday-Sunday 11 to 6. 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore. 443-573-1700.
www.artbma.org. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students and ages 6 to 18, free for age 5 and younger.
BANNEKER-DOUGLASSMUSEUM “Deep Roots, RisingWaters.” Stories from the lives of African Americans in Maryland from colonial days through the civil rights movement. OpenWednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 to 4; Thursday 10 to 7; Sunday 1 to 5. 84 Franklin St., Annapolis. 410-216-6180.
www.bdmuseum.com. Free.
BELAIR MANSION A restored 1745 plantation home furnished with period antiques. Open Tuesday-Sunday noon to 4. 12207 Tulip Grove Dr., Bowie. 301-809-3089.
www.cityofbowie.org/ museums/
museums.asp. Donations requested.
CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER“E Pluribus Unum—Out of Many, One.” Artifacts, video and architectural models illustrate the
history of Congress and the Capitol. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 to 4:30. First and East Capitol streets NE.
202-226-8000.www.visitthecapitol.gov. Free.
CONTEMPORARYMUSEUM “Ben Gest: Commissure,” through Jan. 23. Gest’s photographs capture subjects deep in thought during everyday moments. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 to 5. 100W. Centre St., Baltimore. 410-783-5720.
www.contemporary.org. Free.
CORCORAN “Spencer Finch: My Business, With the Cloud,” through Jan. 23. The local artist examines clouds in this exhibit presented as part of the “NOWat the Corcoran” series. “Washington Color and Light,” through March 6. Selections from the museum’s collection of work by the Washington Color School of the 1950s-’70s, as well as more modern work. Open indefinitely: The collection includes “Treasures of European Decorative Art and Sculpture,” “The European Landscape,” the Salon Dore French gilt room, 16th-century Italian earthenware, 17th- to 20th-century European paintings and 18th- to 20th- century American paintings. 202-639-1700.
www.corcoran.org. OpenWednesday-Sunday 10 to 5. 500 17th St.NW. $10, $8 students and seniors, free for children younger than 12.
DEAMUSEUM Open indefinitely: “Illegal Drugs in America: A Modern History.” Videos and interactive displays tracing the history of drug abuse, illegal drugs and federal drug law enforcement in America. Open Tuesday- Friday 10 to 4. 700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington. 202-307-3463.
www.deamuseum.org. Free.
DECATUR HOUSE Federalist furnishings and architecture in an 1818 Federal-style townhouse. Open Sunday noon to 4, Monday-Saturday 10 to 5. 1610 H St.NW. 202-842-0920.
www.decaturhouse.org. $5 donation.
DUMBARTON HOUSE The circa-1800 headquarters of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America houses a collection of 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture, ceramics, silver, textiles and paintings. Open Saturday and Sunday 11 to 3, Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4. 2715 Q St.NW. 202-337-2288.
www.dumbartonhouse.org. $5, free for students.
FAIRFAXMUSEUM Open indefinitely: “The Fairfax Story.” “Historic Postcards of Fairfax: Images From the Tony Chaves Collection.” Open daily 9 to 5. 10209 Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414. Free.
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY “Vivat Rex!” through Dec. 30. Documents examining the life of Henry VIII. Open daily, except Sunday, 10 to 5. 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-4600.
www.folger.edu. Free.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOME Home tours. The visitor center offers a look at the last residence of the 19th-century abolitionist. Open daily 9 to 4. 1411WSt. SE. 202-426-5961.
www.nps.gov/frdo. Free admission at visitor center, $1.50
reservation fee for house tours.
FREEMAN STORE ANDMUSEUM “Treasures From Our Attic,” through April 30. Items such as clothing, tools, toys and photographs from the collections of Historic Vienna Inc. will be on display. Open indefinitely: “Vienna RemembersWorldWar II.” An exhibition detailing the war histories of Vienna residents. OpenWednesday- Saturday noon to 4 and Sunday 1 to 5. 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. 703-938-5187.
www.historicviennainc.org. Free.
FREER GALLERY “Cornucopia: Ceramics From Southern Japan,” through Jan. 9. A variety of glazed and decorated objects crafted over a period of 300 years beginning in the 17th century. “Chinamania:Whistler and the Victorian Craze for Blue andWhite,” through Aug. 1. The 23 pieces in this small exhibit include blue-and-white Chinese ceramic dishes, as well as drawings, paintings and etchings by James McNeill Whistler, the American expatriate who helped popularize Chinese porcelain in Victorian England. Open indefinitely: “Small Masterpieces:Whistler Paintings From the 1880s.” Changing displays from the museum’s collection of Asian and American art. “Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes.” More than 100 pieces in jade and bronze showing the Liangzhu culture and its impact on future art. Open daily 10 to 5:30. Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. 202-633-1000.
www.asia.si.edu. Free.
GEORGEWASHINGTONMASONIC NATIONALMEMORIAL A collection of GeorgeWashington memorabilia. Open daily 9 to 4. 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. 703-683-2007.
www.gwmemorial.org. First and second floors free; tower exhibits and observation deck $5, age 12 and younger free.
GERMAN-AMERICAN HERITAGEMUSEUM “German Immigration to the US: 1600- Present.” Exhibits dedicated to German immigration since 1600, German music in America, the influence of German and American literature on each country, German families and clubs, and present-day Germany. Open Thursday and Friday 11 to 6; Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5. 719 Sixth St. NW. 202-467-5000.
www.gahfusa.org. Free.
HILLWOOD “A Photographic Journey of the Ambassador’s Daughter: Moscow 1937-38,” through May 29. A collection of 30 photographs of Russia taken by Emlen Knight Davies, daughter of the U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 5. 4155 Linnean Ave.NW. 202-686-5807.
www.hillwoodmuseum.org. $12, $10 seniors, $7 students, $5 ages 6 to 18.
HIRSHHORN“Colorforms,” through Jan. 2. The exhibit explores the history of artists’ fascinations with abstract color fromWorld War II to the present. “Guillermo Kuitca: Everything, Paintings andWorks on Paper, 1980-2008,” through Jan. 16. More than two decades of paintings, including 45 canvases and 20 works on paper, by the
Argentine artist. Open daily 10 to 5:30; sculpture garden open 7:30 a.m. to dusk. Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW.
202-633-1000.www.hirshhorn.si.edu. Free.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFWASHINGTON “East of the River: Continuity and Change,” through Jan. 1. A traveling exhibit of the Anacostia Community Museum, this display looks atWashington communities east of the river. Open daily 10 to 5. 801 K St.NW. 202-383-1850.
www.historydc.org. Free.
INTERNATIONAL SPYMUSEUM Open indefinitely: Displays of wristwatch cameras, poison-gas guns, aWorldWar II Enigma cipher machine and other coding machines and disguises. “Weapons of Mass Disruption.” An examination of the history of and pressing issues pertaining to cybersecurity. Open Friday-Sunday 10 to 6, Monday-Thursday 10 to 4. 800 F St.NW. 202-393-7798.
www.spymuseum.org. $18, seniors $17, ages 5 to 11 $15, younger free. Separate admission to “Operation Spy,” $14 for age 12 and older; combination ticket $25.
KOSHLAND SCIENCEMUSEUM “Wonders of Science.” Open daily, except Tuesday, 10 to 6. Sixth and E streetsNW. 202-334-1201.
www.koshland-science-museum.org. $5, $3 seniors and students.
KREEGERMUSEUM The Philip Johnson- designed former residence of Carmen and David Kreeger displays their collection of 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculpture, and traditional African art. Guided tours by reservation only Tuesday- Friday at 10:30 and 1:30. Open Saturday 10 to 4. 2401 Foxhall Rd.NW. 202-338-3552.
www.kreegermuseum.org. $10, $7 seniors and students.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Open indefinitely: “Creating the United States.” American treasures including a draft of the Declaration of Independence. “Thomas Jefferson’s Library.” “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture.” Drawing from the personal papers, public appearances and films of Bob Hope and other entertainers, this exhibit looks into the interplay and impact of politics and entertainment on 20th-century American life. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 to 4:30. 10 First St. SE. 202-707-4604.
www.loc.gov. Free.
LOUDOUNMUSEUM Open indefinitely: “From Cures to Quackery: Medicine in Loudoun County.” “The Portraits of Isabella Elgin Paxson and Her Son, Charles Paxson.” Open Sunday 1 to 5, Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 10 to 5. 16 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg. 703-777-7427.
www.loudounmuseum.org. $3, $1 students, teachers and seniors, free for age 4 and younger.
MADAME TUSSAUDSWax figures of celebrities and historical figures. Open daily 10 to 6. 1025 F St.NW. 888-929-4632.
www.madametussauds.com. $20, $18 age 50 and older, $15 ages 3 to 12, younger free.
MANASSASMUSEUM “From the Ashes: Manassas Then and Now,” through April 2. An exhibit highlighting the visual changes in Manassas since the CivilWar. $5; $4 for seniors and students; free for children 6 and younger. “VirginiaWomen in History 2010,” through Saturday. An exhibit looking at eight Virginia women with significant achievements since the 1700s. Free. Open daily, except Monday, 10 to 5. 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-330-2787.
www.manassascity.org. $5, $4 seniors and children, free for age 5 and younger.
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY “Maryland’s National Treasures,” through Jan. 31. Four decades of art depicting liberty. “Visions of Liberty,” through Dec. 31. Freedom depicted through patriotic art. Open indefinitely: “Nipper’s Toyland: 200 Years of Children’s Playthings.” Open Thursday-Saturday 10 to 5. 201W. Monument St., Baltimore. 410-685-3750.
www.mdhs.org. $4, $3 students, seniors and ages 13 to 17, free for age 12 and younger.
MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER “The Glory of Ukraine: Sacred Images From the 11th to the 19th Centuries,” through Jan. 16. Items from the collections of the oldest monastery in Ukraine, the Lviv National Museum and the Museum of National Cultural Heritage PlaTa, including textiles, crosses and pottery. OpenWednesday- Sunday 2 to 5. 1630 Crescent Pl.NW. 202-667-6800.
www.meridian.org. Free.
MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE “Weaving Diversity: Textiles From Oaxaca,” through Feb. 26. An exhibit of attire common in the late 19th and 20th centuries from the Textile Museum of Oaxaca. 2829 16th St.NW. 202-728-1628.
portal.sre.gob.mx. Free.
MOUNT VERNON Open indefinitely: The home and burial place of George Washington offers information and tours
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