Skip to main content Skip to main navigation
heart-solid My Visit Donate
Home
Press Enter to activate a submenu, down arrow to access the items and Escape to close the submenu.
    • Overview
    • Museums and Zoo
    • Entry and Guidelines
    • Museum Maps
    • Dine and Shop
    • Accessibility
    • Visiting with Kids
    • Group Visits
    • Overview
    • Exhibitions
    • Online Events
    • All Events
    • IMAX & Planetarium
    • Overview
    • Topics
    • Collections
    • Research Resources
    • Podcasts
    • Stories
    • Overview
    • For Caregivers
    • For Educators
    • For Students
    • For Academics
    • For Lifelong Learners
    • Overview
    • Become a Member
    • Renew Membership
    • Make a Gift
    • Volunteer
    • Overview
    • Our Organization
    • Our Leadership
    • Reports and Plans
    • Newsdesk
heart-solid My Visit Donate
  1. Home
  2. forward-slash
  3. What's On
  4. forward-slash
  5. Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

  • Current Exhibitions
  • Upcoming Exhibitions
  • Past Exhibitions
  • American History Museum (923) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Natural History Museum (498) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • American Art Museum (494) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Portrait Gallery (472) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Hirshhorn Museum (413) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Cooper Hewitt Design Museum (356) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Renwick Gallery (313) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Asian Art Museum Freer Gallery (297) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Asian Art Museum Sackler Gallery (243) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Air and Space Museum (202) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • African Art Museum (193) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Anacostia Community Museum (164) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Ripley Center (133) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • American Indian Museum New York (109) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Postal Museum (107) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Arts and Industries Building (90) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • National Zoo (60) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Smithsonian Castle (56) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • American Indian Museum DC (54) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Archives of American Art (32) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • African American History and Culture Museum (16) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Smithsonian Gardens (10) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center (7) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Art and Design (3,472) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • History and Culture (1,938) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Science and Nature (791) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Kids' Favorites (143) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Featured (5) Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Opening Date
  • Closing Date
  • Title (A-Z)
  • Title (Z-A)

Displaying 25 of 5,242 exhibitions.


  • 1982 Trees of Christmas

    Mark the 6th anniversary of this popular holiday display with 12 trees decorated in various styles.

    December 16, 1982 – January 2, 1983

    American History Museum

  • 1982 Zoo Employee Art Show

    Enjoy animal-oriented works in a variety of media--from pottery to pencil through photography--submitted by Zoo and FONZ personnel and volunteers.

    March 1, 1982 – March 31, 1982

    National Zoo

  • 1983 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See 34 photos of scenes shot at the Zoo in the FONZ annual competition.

    March 2, 1984 – March 30, 1984

    National Zoo

  • 1983 Trees of Christmas

    Twelve trees decorated with handcrafted ornaments reflect our ethnic heritages, crafts of historic periods, and nature. 

    December 15, 1983 – January 2, 1984

    American History Museum

  • 1983 Zoo Employee Art Show

    Animal-oriented art in various media is on display in this annual exhibition of works created by Zoo and FONZ employees.

    February 1, 1983 – February 28, 1983

    National Zoo

  • 1984 Discover Graphics

    See selected etchings from the Resident Associate-sponsored Discover Graphics program. 

    May 12, 1984 – July 4, 1984

    American History Museum

  • 1984 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See some 30 photographs by the winners of the Friends of the National Zoo1984 contest.

    November 1, 1984 – November 30, 1984

    National Zoo

  • 1984 Trees of Christmas

    See 12 holiday trees decorated with various themes.

    December 14, 1984 – January 6, 1985

    American History Museum

  • 1985 Discover Graphics

    See some 45 etchings in a juried exhibition of works by promising young art students who have participated in the 1985 Discover Graphics training program. 

    June 1, 1985 – July 30, 1985

    American History Museum

  • 1985 Trees of Christmas

    Enjoy 13 decorated trees with various themes. 

    December 20, 1985 – January 6, 1986

    American History Museum

  • 1986 Discover Graphics

    See intaglio etchings in a juried exhibition of works by promising young art students who have participated in the 1986 Discover Graphics training program. 

    May 31, 1986 – August 3, 1986

    American History Museum

  • 1986 Trees of Christmas

    Featured this year are 13 spruce and fir trees, ranging from 6 to 12 feet in height, decorated with handcrafted ornaments made by groups and individuals from around the country. 

    December 19, 1986 – January 9, 1987

    American History Museum

  • 1986: A Year for Space Science: Comet Halley

    Visit these small installations that include a videotape of Comet Halley.

    January 1, 1986 – December 18, 1986

    Air and Space Museum

  • 1987 Discover Graphics

    View framed prints--including etchings and lithographs--by promising young art students from public high schools in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.  

    May 30, 1987 – September 7, 1987

    American History Museum

  • 1987 Trees of Christmas

    This year's 10 trees feature ornaments reflecting America's history, cultural heritage, and craft traditions. 

    December 18, 1987 – January 6, 1988

    American History Museum

  • 1988 Discover Graphics

    View etchings, lithographs, and other prints by high school students from the Washington, D.C., area.  

    June 4, 1988 – July 20, 1988

    American History Museum

  • 1988 Staff Art Show

    This 2-week exhibition features the works of 30 artists who create art in their "time off" from working at a variety of careers at the museum. Included are works on canvas and other media.

    January 1, 1988 – January 31, 1988

    American Art Museum

  • 1988 Trees of Christmas

    Visit 11 live spruce and fir trees, ranging from 8 to 12 feet in height, decorated with handcrafted ornaments reflecting America's ethnic heritages, nature, and traditional crafts. 

    December 16, 1988 – January 8, 1989

    American History Museum

  • 1989 Discover Graphics

    See etchings, lithographs, and other prints by high school students from the Washington, D.C. area.  

    May 20, 1989 – July 20, 1989

    Natural History Museum

  • 1989 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See amateur photographs taken at the National Zoo.

    October 16, 1989 – November 26, 1989

    National Zoo

  • 1989 Presidential Scholars' Exhibition

    See 30 works of art by 7 high school students-- the1989 Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

    June 18, 1989 – June 25, 1989

    American Art Museum

  • 1989 Staff Art Showcase

    Staff members from the American Art Museum, the Portrait Gallery, and the Archives of American Art display their creativity in this annual exhibition.

    January 1, 1989 – January 29, 1989

    American Art Museum

  • 1989 Trees of Christmas

    See a half-dozen trees decorated with handcrafted ornaments illustrating a particular craft, tradition, or style. 

    December 15, 1989 – January 2, 1990

    American History Museum

  • 1990 Discover Graphics

    See etchings and lithographs created by local high school students selected to participate in the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program during 1989-1990 school year.

    May 20, 1990 – July 19, 1990

    Ripley Center

  • 1990 Presidential Scholars in the Arts

    See works of art by 6 high school award-winners.

    June 18, 1990 – June 23, 1990

    American Art Museum


  1. First page First
  2. Previous page Previous
  3. Page 1
  4. Page 2
  5. Current page 3
  6. Page 4
  7. Page 5
  8. Page 6
  9. Page 7
  10. Page 8
  11. Page 9
  12. Next page Next
  13. Last page Last
arrow-up Back to top
Home
  • Facebook facebook
  • Instagram instagram
  • LinkedIn linkedin
  • YouTube youtube

  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Get Involved
  • Inspector General
  • Records Requests
  • Accessibility
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Shop Online
  • Host Your Event
  • Press Room
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use