Museums
OPENINGS “AGATEWAY TOTHE 19THCENTURY: THE WILLIAMSTEINWAYDIARY, 1861-1896” An exhibit on the diary kept byWilliam Steinway, the first president of the piano company Steinway&Sons, that tracks the CivilWar and the development ofNewYork City, indefinitely at theNationalMuseumof American History, 14th Street and Constitution AvenueNW. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 202-633-1000.
www.americanhistory.si.edu. Free.
EXHIBITIONS
ACADEMY ARTMUSEUM“Constructed Spaces: Contemporary Color Photography,” through Feb. 13. An exhibition including large-scalework by Edward Burtynsky, WilliamChristenberry and others. Open Friday-Monday 10 to 4, Tuesday-Thursday 10 to 8. 106 South St., Easton. 410-822-2787.
www.academyartmuseum.org. $3, 12 and younger free.
AIRANDSPACE/DOWNTOWN“Beyond: Visions of Our Solar System,” throughMay 2. Open indefinitely: “TheGolden Age of Flight.” “TheWright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age.” “America by Air.” “Apollo to theMoon.” “Milestones of Flight.” “Space Race.” “Moving Beyond Earth.” An interactive exhibition that explores recent advancesmade in human spaceflight, including the space shuttle and space station. Open daily 10 to 5:30. Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.
www.nasm.si.edu. Free.
AIRANDSPACE/DULLES Open indefinitely: “Business Aviation.” “Commercial Aviation.” “Human Spaceflight.” “Korea and Vietnam Aviation.” “Rockets andMissiles.” “Vertical Flight.” “WorldWar II Aviation.” Open daily 10 to 5:30. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and SpaceMuseumPkwy., Chantilly. 202-633-1000.
www.nasm.si.edu/UdvarHazy. Free.
ALEXANDRIA BLACKHISTORYMUSEUM “Style and Identity: Black Alexandria in the 1970s, Portraits by HoraceDay,” through April 30. A look at Alexandria through portraits. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 4. 902Wythe St., Alexandria. 703-746-4356.
www.alexblackhistory.org. $2.
AMERICANCENTERFORPHYSICS “VisionaryDistillations,” through April 29. An exhibition ofworks by Robert Cassanova, KimDylla andMinnaNewmanNathanson. OpenMonday-Friday 9 to 5. 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park. 301-209-3125.
www.acp.org. Free.
AMERICANHISTORY “Paper Engineering: Fold, Pull, Pop and Turn,” through Oct. 10. Pop-up books from1570 to today showtheir evolution fromeducation on things such as theworkings of the human heart to children’s books. “The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey—Where Art and History Intersect,” throughMay 1. A look at African American history through books, sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and vintage photographs, some dating to 1632. Open indefinitely: “AbrahamLincoln: An Extraordinary Life.” More than 60 artifacts associatedwith Lincoln’s life. “First Ladies at the Smithsonian.” A look at the country’s influential first ladies. “Stories onMoney.” An exhibition looking at howmoney has changed fromcolonial days to the present. “Holidays onDisplay.” An examination of parading culture and department store retail displays between the 1920s and 1960s. “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian: A First Lady’sDebut.” An addition to themuseum’s collection of first ladies’ gowns, focusing on dresses fromcontemporary first ladies, beginningwithMamie Eisenhower. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 14th Street and Constitution AvenueNW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanhistory.si.edu. Free.
AMERICANUNIVERSITY “Catalyst: 35 Years ofWashington Project for the Arts,” through Sunday. A selection ofwork fromthe WPA’s 35-year history,withmore 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.
AMERICANVISIONARY ARTMUSEUM “WhatMakes Us Smile?” through Sept. 4. A look at human joy through cartoons, costumes and other laugh-inducing items. Open daily, exceptMondays, 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: LorenzoDowTurner Connecting Communities Through Language,” through July 24. An exhibit highlighting the 1930s discovery that the
photographs of Russia taken by Emlen KnightDavies, 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.
G FINE ART
RyanHackett’s “Pangoliangrowth” (2007) is on display at “Catalyst: 35 Years ofWashington Project for the Arts.”
DON’TMISS Calling all supporters of the homegrown art
scene: This weekend is your last chance to catch up on 35 years of Washington art history, all under one roof. Featuring wide-ranging work by more than 150 area artists whose careers have been touched by the Washington Project for the
Arts, “Catalyst: 35 Years of Washington Project for the Arts” closes Sunday at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Open Friday-
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-885-1300.
www.wpadc.org/catalyst. Free.
— Michael O’Sullivan
HIRSHHORN“Colorforms,” through Jan. 2. The exhibit explores the history of artists’ fascinationswith 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 20works on paper, by the Argentine artist. “Directions:MarioGarcia Torres and CyprienGaillard,” throughMarch 27. The two artists examine recent art to investigate the impact and foundation different have on today’s artists aswell as cultural thinking. “Black Box: Hans Op de Beeck,” through Feb. 27. A dark background offsets lighting effects and black andwhite film, aswell as sculpture, painting, drawing and installations. 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 SOCIETYOFWASHINGTON “East of the River: Continuity and Change,” through Jan. 1. A traveling exhibit of the Anacostia CommunityMuseum, 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.
Gullah people ofGeorgia and South Carolina still possessed parts of the language and culture of their enslaved African ancestors. Open indefinitely: “Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in theDistrict of Columbia.” An examination of the popularity of the national pastimewhen played by African Americans. Open daily 10 to 5. 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820.
www.anacostia.si.edu. Free.
ANDERSONHOUSE Items related to the American Revolution and collections of American, European and Oriental antiques and artifacts. Open Tuesday-Saturday 1 to 4. 2118Massachusetts Ave.NW. 202-785-2040.
www.societyofthe
cincinnati.org. Free.
ANNAPOLISMARITIMEMUSEUM “Photographs of the Chesapeake—The Art of A. Aubrey Bodine,” through Jan. 30. Selections of the Baltimore Sun photographer’sworkswill be 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.
ARTMUSEUMOF THE AMERICAS “Argentina in Focus: Visualizing the Concept,” through Jan. 2.Works by Cristian Segura and Sergio Vega. “VidasMinadas: Diez Años” (“Mined Lives: Ten Years”), through Jan. 2. A solo exhibition by the artist will be on display on themuseum’s second floor. Open daily, exceptMonday, 10 to 5. 201 18th St.NW. 202-458-6016.
www.museum.oas.org. Free.
ARTHURM. SACKLERGALLERY “Gods of Angkor: Bronzes FromtheNationalMuseum of Cambodia,” through Jan. 23. A collection of Cambodian sculptures. “Fiona Tan: Rise and Fall,” through Jan. 16. A collection of stills and video fromthe Indonesian artist. “Shahnama: 1000 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 indefinitely: “Contemporary Japanese Porcelain.” “Sculpture of South and Southeast Asia.” “Xu Bing:MonkeysGrasping for theMoon.” “Korean Ceramics.” “Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia.” Open daily 10 to 5:30. 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000.
www.asia.si.edu. Free.
BALTIMOREMUSEUMOF ART “Advancing Abstraction inModern Sculpture,” through Feb. 20. Abstract sculptures bymodern artists, includingDavid Smith. “AndyWarhol: The LastDecade,” through Jan.
9.More than 50Warholworks spanning the last years of his career, known for his large-scaleworks. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students and ages 6 to 18, free for age 5 and younger. Open indefinitely: exhibits include the Cone Collection of postimpressionist and early- modern art, OldMasters galleries, the AmericanWing of American decorative arts,
theGarrett and Lucas collections of prints and drawings, and the Saidie
A.May collection of art since 1900. Open Wednesday-Friday 10 to 5, Saturday-Sunday 11 to 6. 10 ArtMuseumDr., Baltimore. 443-573-1700.
www.artbma.org. Free.
BANNEKER-DOUGLASSMUSEUM“Deep Roots, RisingWaters.” Stories fromthe lives of African Americans inMaryland 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.
CAPITOL VISITORCENTER“E Pluribus Unum—Out ofMany, One.” Artifacts, video and architecturalmodels illustrate the history of Congress and the Capitol. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 to 4:30. First and East Capitol streetsNE. 202-226-8000.
www.visitthecapitol.gov. Free.
COLLEGE PARKAVIATIONMUSEUM“Fly Now!” through Feb. 25. A collection of aviation posters spanningmore than 100 years of flight. Open daily 10 to 5. 1985 Cpl. Frank ScottDr., College Park. 301-864-6029.
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children; free for age 2 and younger.
CONTEMPORARYMUSEUM“BenGest: Commissure,” through Jan.
23.Gest’s photographs capture subjects deep in thought during everydaymoments. 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,” throughMarch 6. Selections fromthe museum’s collection ofwork by the Washington Color School of the 1950s-70s, aswell asmoremodernwork. Open indefinitely: “Nature asNation: 19th Century American Landscapes Fromthe Collection.” OpenWednesday-Sunday 10 to 5. 500 17th St.NW. 202-639-1700.
www.corcoran.org. $10, $8 students and seniors, free for children younger than 12.
DAR“A TrueNorth Britain: The Furniture of John Shearer, 1790-1820,” through Feb. 26. Detailed furniture decoratedwith politically charged symbols showAmerica’s early ties toGreat Britain. OpenMonday-Friday 9:30 to 4, Saturday 9 to 5. 1776DSt.NW. 202-879-3241.
www.dar.org/museum. Free.
DEAMUSEUMVideos 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 ArmyNavyDr., Arlington. 202-307-3463.
www.deamuseum.org. Free.
DECATURHOUSE 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.
DUMBARTONHOUSE The circa-1800 headquarters of theNational Society of ColonialDames 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.
DUMBARTONOAKSMUSEUM“American Art atDumbarton Oaks,” through Feb. 13. American paintings, prints and sculptures fromthemuseum’s collection. Open Tuesday-Sunday 2 to 5. 1703 32nd St.NW. 202-339-6401.
www.doaks.org. Free.
FAIRFAXMUSEUM“Historic Postcards of Fairfax: Images Fromthe Tony Chaves Collection.” Open daily 9 to 5. 10209Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414.
www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc/MVC.asp. Free.
FOLGERSHAKESPEARE LIBRARY “Vivat Rex!” throughDec.
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.
FREEMANSTORE ANDMUSEUM “Treasures FromOur Attic,” through April 30. Items such as clothing, tools, toys and photographs fromthe collections of Historic Vienna Inc.will be in display. Open Wednesday-Saturday noon to 4 and Sunday 1 to 5. 131 Church
St.NE, Vienna. 703-938-5187.
www.historicviennainc.org. Free.
FREERGALLERY “Cornucopia: Ceramics FromSouthern 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, aswell as drawings, paintings and etchings by JamesMcNeill Whistler, the American expatriatewho helped popularize Chinese porcelain in Victorian England. Open indefinitely: “Arts of the IslamicWorld.” “Black andWhite: Chinese Ceramics Fromthe 10th-14th Centuries.” “Freer&Whistler: Points of Contact.” “SmallGlass Vessels and Sculpture Collected by Charles Lang Freer.” “Surface Beauty: American Art and Freer’s Aesthetic Vision.” “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. JeffersonDrive and 12th Street SW. 202-633-1000.
www.asia.si.edu. Free.
HILLWOOD“A Photographic Journey of the Ambassador’sDaughter:Moscow1937-38,” throughMay 29. A collection of 30
INTERNATIONAL SPYMUSEUMOpen indefinitely:Displays ofwristwatch cameras, poison gas guns, aWorldWar II Enigma ciphermachine and other codingmachines and disguises. “Weapons ofMass 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.
LIBRARYOF CONGRESS, JEFFERSON BUILDINGOpen indefinitely: “Creating the United States.” American treasures including a draft of theDeclaration of Independence. “Thomas Jefferson’s Library.” “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture.”Drawing fromthe personal papers, public appearances and films of Bob Hope and other entertainers, this exhibit looks into the interplay and impact of politics and entertainment in 20th- century American life. “Here to Stay: The Legacy ofGeorge and IraGershwin.” Items includingmanuscripts, sheetmusic, letters and photographs highlight the lives of the Gershwin brothers. OpenMonday-Saturday 8:30 to 4:30. 10 First St. SE. 202-707-4604.
www.loc.gov. Free.
LOUDOUNMUSEUM“The Portraits of Isabella Elgin Paxson and Her Son, Charles Paxson.” Open Friday and Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 1 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“Fromthe Ashes: Manassas Then andNow,” through April 2. An exhibit highlighting the visual changes in Manassas since the CivilWar. Open daily, exceptMonday, 10 to 5. 9101 PrinceWilliam St.,Manassas. 703-368-1873. 703-330-2787.
www.manassasmuseum.org. $5; seniors and students, $4; children 6 and younger, free.
MARYLANDHISTORICAL SOCIETY “Maryland’sNational Treasures,” through Jan. 31. Four decades of art depicting liberty. “Visions of Liberty,” throughDec. 31. Freedomdepicted through patriotic art. Open indefinitely: “Nipper’s Toyland: 200 Years of Children’s Playthings.” “Served in Style: Silver Collection of theMaryland Historical Society.” 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.
MARYLANDINSTITUTE COLLEGEOF ART “TheNarcissismofMinorDifferences,” throughMarch 13. An exploration of intolerance through art by artists including Francisco deGoya, SamDurant and StephenMarc. 1300Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. 410-225-2300.
www.mica.edu. Free.
MONTPELIERARTS CENTER“Resident Artists Exhibition,” through Jan. 2. Held in
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