At the Vanguard<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\u2013July 19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore the stories of artistry and resistance through the collections of five historically black colleges and universities. The exhibition features more than 100 objects from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University that celebrate the history and future of HBCUs. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfrican Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\u201cStitched](\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stitchedtoyou.webp\")
\u201cStitched to You\u201d by Sola Olulode (Photo by Brad Simpson, 2024, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere: Pride and Belonging in African Art<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEarly Winter 2026\u2013Summer 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nArtists across Africa are coming together to challenge homophobia and bigotry through their work. This show will highlight artwork imagining alternative futures and celebrating life as LGBTQ+ people. 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAir and Space Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJuly 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter eight years of renovations, the final seven permanent exhibitions and galleries at the Air and Space Museum are set to open in time for the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary and the museum\u2019s 50th anniversary. The new exhibitions include At Home in Space, Flight and the Arts Center, Textron How Things Fly, RTX Living in the Space Age Hall, Jay I. Kislak World War II in the Air, Modern Military Aviation, and National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe. 650 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAmerican Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nNick Cave: Mammoth<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFebruary 3\u2013January 3, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor this exhibit, you won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re walking into a gallery. Instead, step into Cave\u2019s immersive showcase with crafted hides and bones of mammoths, video projections, and a large-scale beaded curtain depicting his family farm. Eighth and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMuch Here is Beautiful: Photography of the U.S. Bicentennial<\/a> <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeptember 18\u2013April 17, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, take a look back at the United States during its bicentennial. During the years before and after the Bicentennial, thousands of photos were taken across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West, showcasing the different geographic regions and people for the first time since the Great Depression. Eight and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAmerican History Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSpring 2026\u2013September 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe celebration of the United States\u2019 250th anniversary kicks off at the National Museum of American History. Throughout the three-floor exhibit, explore 250 significant objects that showcase both the triumphs and challenges of the country\u2019s history. Additional activities, theatrical performances, and events will be included in the museum\u2019s programming. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00a1Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSpring 2026\u2013TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe American History Museum is once again exploring the origins of salsa music. The bilingual exhibit will showcase nearly 300 objects that depict how salsa evolved from Havana, Cuba, to New York City and beyond. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAsian Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nInto the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nApril 2\u2013August 23<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nExperience the power and beauty of water through the eyes of contemporary artists Hiroshi Senju and Bingyi. The exhibit will feature two paintings \u2013 one from each artist \u2013 that depict their distinct visualizations of water through different techniques and influences. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOf the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India\u2019s Himalayan Kingdoms<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nApril 18\u2013July 26<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMore than 200 years of artwork from India\u2019s Himalayan region is coming to DC. On loan from the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cincinnati Art Museum, the 48 paintings depict the political, cultural, and religious contexts of northern India from the 1620s to the 1830s. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nHirshhorn Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCarlotta Corpron: Light Is a Plastic Medium<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFebruary 27\u2013January 31, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe work of abstract photographer and educator Carlotta Corpron helped get photography recognized as fine art. This collection \u2013 which includes recent gifts to the Hirshhorn and loans from Herbert Lust\u2019s collection \u2013 highlights Corpron\u2019s artistic achievement through six bodies of work from the 1930s and 1950s along with additional works of art. Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Portrait Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJanuary 24\u2013August 30<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPart of the seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, see the 35 portraits that were selected for this edition of the exhibit. Taina Caragol, director of the 2025 competition, selected the final portraits from more than 3,300 entries. Eighth and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhotographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Explore the stories of artistry and resistance through the collections of five historically black colleges and universities. The exhibition features more than 100 objects from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University that celebrate the history and future of HBCUs. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Early Winter 2026\u2013Summer 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Artists across Africa are coming together to challenge homophobia and bigotry through their work. This show will highlight artwork imagining alternative futures and celebrating life as LGBTQ+ people. 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n July 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n After eight years of renovations, the final seven permanent exhibitions and galleries at the Air and Space Museum are set to open in time for the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary and the museum\u2019s 50th anniversary. The new exhibitions include At Home in Space, Flight and the Arts Center, Textron How Things Fly, RTX Living in the Space Age Hall, Jay I. Kislak World War II in the Air, Modern Military Aviation, and National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe. 650 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 3\u2013January 3, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For this exhibit, you won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re walking into a gallery. Instead, step into Cave\u2019s immersive showcase with crafted hides and bones of mammoths, video projections, and a large-scale beaded curtain depicting his family farm. Eighth and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n September 18\u2013April 17, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, take a look back at the United States during its bicentennial. During the years before and after the Bicentennial, thousands of photos were taken across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West, showcasing the different geographic regions and people for the first time since the Great Depression. Eight and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring 2026\u2013September 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The celebration of the United States\u2019 250th anniversary kicks off at the National Museum of American History. Throughout the three-floor exhibit, explore 250 significant objects that showcase both the triumphs and challenges of the country\u2019s history. Additional activities, theatrical performances, and events will be included in the museum\u2019s programming. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring 2026\u2013TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The American History Museum is once again exploring the origins of salsa music. The bilingual exhibit will showcase nearly 300 objects that depict how salsa evolved from Havana, Cuba, to New York City and beyond. 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n April 2\u2013August 23<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience the power and beauty of water through the eyes of contemporary artists Hiroshi Senju and Bingyi. The exhibit will feature two paintings \u2013 one from each artist \u2013 that depict their distinct visualizations of water through different techniques and influences. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n April 18\u2013July 26<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 200 years of artwork from India\u2019s Himalayan region is coming to DC. On loan from the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cincinnati Art Museum, the 48 paintings depict the political, cultural, and religious contexts of northern India from the 1620s to the 1830s. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 27\u2013January 31, 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The work of abstract photographer and educator Carlotta Corpron helped get photography recognized as fine art. This collection \u2013 which includes recent gifts to the Hirshhorn and loans from Herbert Lust\u2019s collection \u2013 highlights Corpron\u2019s artistic achievement through six bodies of work from the 1930s and 1950s along with additional works of art. Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n January 24\u2013August 30<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Part of the seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, see the 35 portraits that were selected for this edition of the exhibit. Taina Caragol, director of the 2025 competition, selected the final portraits from more than 3,300 entries. Eighth and G streets NW, Washington, DC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfrican Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Air and Space Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
American Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nick Cave: Mammoth<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Much Here is Beautiful: Photography of the U.S. Bicentennial<\/a> <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
American History Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u00a1Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Asian Art Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Into the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India\u2019s Himalayan Kingdoms<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hirshhorn Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Carlotta Corpron: Light Is a Plastic Medium<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
National Portrait Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n