ASE: AFRO FREQUENCIES

(Summer-Fall 2022)

This immersive digital exhibition celebrates the historical, social, and cultural elements of the Black experience through the perspective of artist Vince Fraser. Woven throughout the moving experience, you will hear the powerful voice of poet Ursula Rucker and find designs inspired by African masks from diverse regions as symbols of Black culture and hope.

ARTECHOUSE

1238 Maryland Ave SW

Open 7 days a week; 10am-10pm www.artechouse.com dc@artechouse.com

DC isn’t just museums and national monuments, although those do make it a spectacular place to be. There are so many other things to do in the District when you want to take a break from sightseeing, check out what NOW has in store for your fam!

Rock Creek Park Nature Center & Planetarium

High-tech software projects the image of the night sky onto a large, dome-shaped ceiling. Rangers lead you on a journey of exploration into our solar system, galaxy, and beyond. Free tickets to each planetarium show may be picked up at the Nature Center front desk beginning one-half hour before the start of the show.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Find thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, and bamboo growing in ponds along Anacostia River. Birding, photography, painting, picnics and ranger programs will round out your relaxing afternoon. Rangers lead free nature walks at 2pm every day.

A Day at the National Zoo

Great Cats, Kids’ Farm, Amazonia and a replica rainforest, The Great Ape House, Elephant Community Center, Small Mammal House, and so many other areas of interest await you at one of the best zoo’s in the country.

Cool Off in a Splash Zone

Are the kids getting restless because they’re too hot?

Georgetown Waterfront Park has 50-ft splash fountains, and Capitol Riverfront’s Yards Park has dancing fountains with a short walk to the Canal Basin- great for wading and cooling off.

Established in 1649, and from its earliest days as a colonial capital city, Annapolis was known as the “Athens of America." Today it is a place to spend the day (or the weekend) walking historic streets full of shops, cultural landmarks, and amazing views of the water. Located just a short drive from the District, the capital of Maryland is a great town to explore while you are in the area. Take in a dose of culture and try some of the best seafood the east coast has to offer.

Mango + Main

88 Maryland Avenue

Mango + Main is a global boutique that connects patrons with talented artisans across the globe and in over 25 countries. This is the place to go to if you’re looking for authentic, handmade products. Shop one of a kind bags, apparel, jewelry, accessories, and the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

United States Naval Academy

52 King George Street

The Naval Academy has been training officers for the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps since 1845. Attend the Midshipmen's Noon Formation, visit the Naval Academy Museum, the crypt of naval hero John Paul Jones, and more. Please note, anyone 18 years and older needs to bring two forms of id in order to enter the campus.

Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub

7 Church Circle

Come for Afternoon Tea, Lunch, or Dinner, and stay the night in one of three well-appointed rooms. Dating back to1747, it's a great place to enjoy happy hour or a bite to eat while getting a glimpse into history, as it was once the “hat shop” and kitchen of William Reynolds. Beer garden with live music in the spring months.

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O’Brien’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern

113 Main Street

Opening in 1774 as the Rose & Crown, this tavern was once a local gathering spot for both Royalists and Revolutionaries. Enjoy steak, seafood, and live local entertainment all year long. Fun Fact: O’Brien’s has partnered with the Oyster Recovery Partnership to help repopulate the oyster environment in the Chesapeake Bay!

Historic London Town and Gardens

839 Londontown Road

This 23 acre park features history, archeology, and horticulture on the South River. Take in views and learn about working class colonial history and heritage through its historic 1760 tavern-turned-almshouse, reconstructed colonial buildings, and a large interactive exhibit featuring artifacts unearthed onsite.

Thanksgiving Farm Winery

195 Harwood Road

With a place on the National Register of Historic Places and located just minutes away from Downtown Annapolis, you can spend the day at this family-owned business, where all Thanksgiving Wine brands are made exclusively from grapes grown in the vineyard.

The Annapolis Collection Gallery

55 West Street

The Annapolis Collection Gallery is devoted to six Annapolis masters. Each artist has achieved international recognition for their artistic talents. Several works by all six artists are continuously on view. Special gallery events are held throughout the year to focus on new works by each of the six individual artists.

Cantler's Riverside Inn

458 Forest Beach Road

Located just minutes from Annapolis waterside dock, Cantler’s waterfront restaurant and crab house has been serving the area’s freshest seafood for nearly four decades. From the freshest fish, lobster, scallops, oysters to their can’t-miss Maryland Blue Crabs, this is a true local icon.

American History Museum

View the popular First Ladies exhibit which showcases 24 gowns, including Michelle Obama’s, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, and the Star-Spangled Banner.

Butterfly Pavilion!

Natural History Museum

Dedicated to showcasing the natural wonders of the world such as plants, animals, rocks, and even gems including the Hope Diamond. Watch a tarantula feeding and view the largest elephant ever found in the world. The kids will love the hands-on Discovery Room or the popular Dinosaur Hall with skeletons over 90-feet tall.

Smithsonian Castle Information Center

Located in the famous “castle” Smithsonian building, this is where visitors can get information about the Smithsonian’s 19 museums.

African Art Museum

The National Museum of African Art is devoted to the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa. This museum highlights art representing various regions and cultures of the African continent.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The newest museum on the Mall, the NMAAHC seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience. Due to high popularity, please consult website to obtain timed tickets for this museum

Freer Gallery of Art

These galleries, focusing primarily on Asian art and artifacts, reopens this October with new exhibit space and works of art.

Hirshhorn Museum

This museum and sculpture garden is one of the world’s leading institutions of international modern and contemporary art. The drum shaped building exhibits pieces from the late 19th century to the present day.

American Indian Museum

The first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Housed in a unique underground building, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery maintains a collection of Asian art, from the ancient to the contemporary. The gallery opened in 1987 with a gift of nearly 1000 artworks from collector Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987).

The S. Dillon Ripley International Gallery

The International Gallery is home to a revolving and exciting array of visiting exhibitions. Check the information desk in the Castle for show information. Enter at the copper-domed kiosk on Jefferson Drive next to the Castle.

Fly an F-18 Simulator!

Air and Space Museum

The most popular of the Smithsonian museums, the Air and Space maintains the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft with some 50,000 artifacts that range from Saturn V rockets to jetliners to space helmets.