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The Smithsonian Associates programs bring talks, courses, tours and hands-on workshops from across DC’s museums. Expect history deep dives, art and archaeology talks, environmental and science sessions, plus daytime sketching and creative writing classes.

The Smithsonian Associates is the educational arm of the Smithsonian offering public programs led by museum curators, scholars and invited experts. You will find lectures, short courses, guided tours and occasional performances held at Smithsonian venues and partner spaces around Washington, DC, as well as online options. Programming ranges from art history and archaeology to American history, environmental science and literature. Events include daytime sketching sessions, writing workshops inspired by visual art, and focused lecture series on topics like colonial empires, presidential history and scientific research.