Smithsonian Solstice Celebration

Celebrate 250 years of America with the Smithsonian after dark!<br>Join us as we mark the start of summer and celebrate <a href="https://www.si.edu/250">America’s 250th</a> by staying open late and hosting programs and performances throughout the weekend.<br>All museums on the <a href="https://www.si.edu/visit/maps#mall">National Mall</a> will be open until 11 p.m. on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. Please note that some museums require advance registration or <a href="https://www.si.edu/visit/guidelines">free timed passes</a> for entry.<ul><li><a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/">National Museum of African American History and Culture</a></li><li><a href="https://americanhistory.si.edu/">National Museum of American History</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/natural-history-museum">National Museum of Natural History</a></li><li><a href="https://americanindian.si.edu/visit/dc">National Museum of the American Indian</a>, Washington, D.C.</li><li><a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc">National Air and Space Museum</a>, Washington, D.C.</li><li><a href="https://hirshhorn.si.edu/">Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden</a></li><li><a href="https://africa.si.edu/">National Museum of African Art </a>(open until midnight on Saturday, June 20)</li><li><a href="https://asia.si.edu/">National Museum of Asian Art</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/smithsonian-gardens">Smithsonian Gardens</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/arts-and-industries-building">Arts and Industries Building</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/smithsonian-institution-building">Smithsonian Castle</a></li></ul>The following off-Mall locations will also have special Solstice programming.<ul><li>Thursday, June 18: <a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/american-art-museum">American Art Museum</a> and <a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/portrait-gallery">National Portrait Gallery</a> open until 8 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, June 20: <a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/anacostia-community-museum">Anacostia Community Museum</a> open until 10 p.m.</li><li>Sunday, June 21: <a href="https://live-national-zoo.pantheonsite.io/visit/events/science-solstice-sunday">Science Solstice Sunday</a> 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at <a href="https://www.si.edu/museums/national-zoo">the National Zoo</a><br></li></ul>Note: This summer, pedestrian and vehicle access along and across the National Mall may be limited. Please allow extra time to travel between museums.<br>

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