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Exhibition Events in DC

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 – Sun, May 14, 2028 (161 events)

Touchstone Gallery

Fifty: A Community Memoir

Through Sun, Aug 16, 2026
901 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

A juror-led discussion connected to the Fifty: A Community Memoir exhibition at Touchstone Gallery.
Touchstone Gallery

The Lives We Never Lived

Through Sun, Aug 16, 2026
901 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

The Lives We Never Lived is an exhibition in Touchstone's Summer Project Gallery exploring alternative pasts, presents, and futures through memories, connections, and self-perceptions.
Capital Jewish Museum

Community Days: Blacklisted

Thu, Aug 20, 2026
575 3rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC

A community-oriented day of programming connected to the "Blacklisted: An American Story" exhibition.
Nepenthe Gallery

Anne Meagher-Cook

Through Thu, Aug 20, 2026
7918 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA

An exhibition of works by artist Anne Meagher-Cook currently on view at Nepenthe Gallery in the DC region.
Nepenthe Gallery

Andreas Barrett

Through Fri, Aug 21, 2026
7918 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA

Andreas Barrett, a lifelong musician turned visual artist, is featured at the gallery with a collection of paintings and drawings inspired by the world around him.
The DC Arts Center

WallMountables 2026

Through Fri, Aug 21, 2026
The Dc Arts Center, Adams Morgan

WallMountables 2026 is the DC Arts Center’s annual fundraiser and one of the largest community-driven exhibitions in the District, featuring over 100 local DMV artists and 400+ original works in a wide range of mediums.
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

ABSTRACT

Through Sat, Aug 22, 2026
545 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

An exhibition of Capitol Hill Art League members exploring abstraction through shapes, forms, lines, and colors, juried by Kelly MacConomy.
National Gallery of Art

In the Library: Photobooks and American Energy

Through Sat, Aug 22, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Books and photographs come together to tell stories about powering America today.
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MEI Art Gallery

Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu

Through Sun, Aug 23, 2026
1763 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC

An exhibition at the Middle East Institute featuring works by 12 Kuwaiti artists who participated in the Sadu Art and Design Initiative (SADI) residencies, reinterpreting the traditional weaving practice of Sadu in contemporary forms.
National Gallery of Art

150 Photographs: Two Centuries of American Mining History

Through Sun, Aug 23, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

This exhibition explores how photographers in the United States have depicted resource extraction for 185 years, featuring some 150 photographs that highlight the variety of approaches and motivations behind their creation, including works by contemporary artists.
National Gallery of Art

Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography

Through Sun, Aug 23, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Beneath the Surface explores how photographers in the United States have depicted resource extraction for 185 years, featuring some 150 photographs that highlight the variety of approaches and motivations behind their creation, including works by contemporary artists.
Studio 1469

BEGINNER'S BREATH: 100 CUPFORMS

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM
1469 Harvard Street Rear, NW, Washington, DC

Book launch and work by Sarah J. Hull, documenting her process of learning glassblowing and creating 100 "Cupforms" over 80 hours in a Baltimore hot shop.
Artists & Makers Studios

Salon: 2026 WCADC Member Invitational

Through Wed, Aug 26, 2026
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210, Rockville, MD

Artists & Makers Studios hosts WCADC's 2nd annual salon-style Member Invitational, running August 6-26.
Rhizome DC

Exhibit: Zottoh - untitled

Through Fri, Aug 28, 2026
6950 Maple Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Featuring: Zottoh, cannibal boom

Exhibit runs August 1-28, with an opening reception featuring live music by Zottoh and cannibal boom on Saturday August 1, 4-6pm.
Rhizome DC

Exhibit: norberto gómez jr - prayer flags & clown kōans

Through Fri, Aug 28, 2026
6950 Maple Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Featuring: cannibal boom, Zottoh

This exhibit runs August 1–28, featuring work by Washington, D. C.
Del Ray Artisans Gallery

ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel

Through Sat, Aug 29, 2026
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition exploring humanity’s fascination with time travel through themes including science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
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Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Tranquil Vistas by Mak Dehejia

Through Sat, Aug 29, 2026
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD

Tranquil Vistas by Mak Dehejia is on view at Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park.
Rhizome DC

Graftings

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM
6950 Maple Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Graftings is a one-night-only interdisciplinary exhibition featuring four poets, four visual artists, and four filmmakers.
Foundry Gallery

Artist Choice 2026 Regional Juried Group Show

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
2118 8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

2026 Regional Juried Group Show at Foundry Gallery. Exhibition runs August 7-30, 2026.
National Gallery of Art

Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

An intimate exhibition brings together rarely-seen treasures and iconic works by Mary Cassatt, marking 100 years since her death.
National Museum of African Art

Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC

Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art explores how LGBTQ+ artists from Africa and its diaspora are part of a larger, joyful story of African art history.
National Portrait Gallery

The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today presents the latest in contemporary portraiture by finalists from the seventh edition of the museum's national portrait competition.
National Portrait Gallery

Teen Portrait Competition, 2025

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery presents the winners and finalists of the 2025 Teen Portrait Competition, featuring photographs by 19 finalists.
National Portrait Gallery

American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation is a National Portrait Gallery exhibition featuring more than fifty works from the permanent collection.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center

40×40 on view at the Target Gallery

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

The immersive exhibition 40 x 40 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA), with a reflective atmosphere intended to raise awareness of the IAWA's mission and encourage public contributions.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Mixup

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Mixup is an exhibition featuring mixed materials and fiber techniques.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Creatures: Real and Imagined

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Enter a clay menagerie where the real meets the fantastical.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Multiple Exposures Gallery “Progression” Collaborative Group Show

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Multiple Exposures Gallery presents 'Progression,' a signature MEG group exhibition.
Washington Printmakers Gallery

Peggy Doole National Small Works Competition

Through Sun, Aug 30, 2026
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

A juried small works competition and exhibition at Washington Printmakers Gallery.
Long View Gallery

Love Letters — Kyle Talbott

Through Mon, Aug 31, 2026
1234 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Long View Gallery presents 'Love Letters', a solo exhibition of new works by Brooklyn-based artist Kyle Talbott featuring large-scale mixed media paintings and intimate works on paper that explore love, memory, and human connection.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Where Light Lingers

Through Mon, Aug 31, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Where Light Lingers reflects the golden slowdown of late summer through softened heat and glowing tones.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Coastal: A Deep Dive

Through Mon, Aug 31, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Fire On Studio 22 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center presents “Coastal,” an August exhibition of aquatic-inspired works in glass, ceramics, painting, and print.
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Vika Gallery

Metamorphosis

Through Fri, Sep 4, 2026
1700 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Metamorphosis is an exhibition of paintings by Bran, using butterflies as a recurring visual language to explore universal experiences of change, growth, uncertainty, connection, loss, identity, and renewal.
Hamiltonian Artists

How to Hang a Drawing?

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
1353 U Street NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC

Hamiltonian Artists presents "How to Hang a Drawing?", a solo exhibition by June Canedo de Souza, featuring site-specific drawings in charcoal and oil pastel on paper treated with joint compound, plaster, and water.
Harmony Hall

Sculpture NOW 2026

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD

Sculpture NOW 2026 is an annual exhibition presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Harmony Hall Arts Center, featuring new works by emerging and established artists in the DC region and beyond.
Harmony Hall

Designing Through The Geometry

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD

Designing Through The Geometry comprises two series, Jupiter Background in Black and Time, by Argentinian artist Maria Santiago.
National Gallery of Art

Sculpture Garden Happy Hours

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

The Sculpture Garden stays open late until 8 p. m. on select nights from June 3 through September 5, with happy hour at the Pavilion Café from 5 to 7 p. m.
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria (9/22/2025 – 9/5/2026)

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA

Flora, Fauna, Fantastica is an art exhibit featuring two-dimensional artwork by Del Ray Artisans members in a variety of media and styles, showcasing nature.
Zenith Gallery

New works by Gallery Artists - Celebrating Our Country's 250th Anniversary

Through Sat, Sep 5, 2026
1429 Iris Street Northwest, Washington, DC

A group exhibition showcasing new works by Zenith Gallery artists in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 – Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD

The 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park is one of the largest art shows in the Washington D. C.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Basquiat × Banksy

Through Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Basquiat × Banksy is an exhibition of two major paintings, one by Jean-Michel Basquiat and the other by Banksy, placed in dialogue.
National Museum of Asian Art

Vishnu’s Cosmic Ocean

Through Mon, Sep 7, 2026
1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC

An exhibition featuring the largest bronze ever cast in Southeast Asia, a monumental sculpture of Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta, on loan from the National Museum of Cambodia.
Renwick Gallery

State Fairs: Growing American Craft

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 – Mon, Sep 7, 2026
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

The first major exhibition to survey American state fairs' extraordinary and unconventional crafts from the nineteenth century to the present, spanning two floors of the Renwick Gallery.
Pepco Edison Place Gallery

Woven Threads 2.0

Through Tue, Sep 8, 2026

A contemporary art exhibition celebrating DMV artists through bold portraiture and abstract work about culture, resilience, and shared human connection, with an opening reception on Thursday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Dupont Underground

Art All Night at DU

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
19 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC

Dupont Underground takes part in Washington, D. C.
Transformer

E23: DWIGHTMESS Comics Lab

Through Sat, Sep 12, 2026
1404 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC

E23: DWIGHTMESS Comics Lab is Transformer’s 23rd Exercises for Emerging Artists program, exploring comics and illustration as mediums for storytelling, world-building, and visual invention.
Amy Kaslow Gallery

Running Faucets

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.
Amy Kaslow Gallery

What's So Funny?

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.
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Amy Kaslow Gallery

Marilyn Gates-Davis: Where We Once Belonged

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

A solo exhibition by painter Marilyn Gates-Davis, presenting abstract works that investigate memory, displacement, and the longing for a place called home.
Amy Kaslow Gallery

Dairan Fernández de la Fuente

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

A solo show of works by Cuban artist Dairan Fernández de la Fuente, showcasing his recent paintings and mixed-media pieces.
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | In Focus: Photographs from CHAW's Darkroom Community

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
545 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

An exhibition of photographs created by members of Capitol Hill Arts Workshop's darkroom community, highlighting analog photographic processes.
MoCA Arlington

Lou Haney Solo Exhibition

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA

Lou Haney: Window Dressing is a solo exhibition at MoCA Arlington's Experimental Gallery, on view June 27 to September 13, 2026.
MoCA Arlington

Material Matters

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA

Material Matters celebrates the fifty-year legacy of MoCA Arlington’s Artist Studio Program through works by selected residency alumni.
MoCA Arlington

Lou Haney: Window Dressing

Through Sun, Sep 13, 2026
3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA

Lou Haney: Window Dressing showcases the artist's colorful, pattern-heavy paintings and a new installation of oversized handmade curtains that blur the boundaries between inside and outside, flat and deep.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Gallery Experience: Gods, Goddesses, and Lotus Eaters: A Hirshhorn Odyssey

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Join us for an epic journey through the Hirshhorn to encounter artworks that reflect the themes of Homer's Odyssey, including works by Brancusi, Krasner, Pollock, and others.
National Gallery of Art

Dear America

Through Sun, Sep 20, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

What does it mean to be American? How have artists examined this question? More than 100 works on paper show how artists have explored the American experience over the last 250 years through depictions of the country's landscape, people, and concepts of freedom.
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National Gallery of Art

Niagara Falls

Through Sun, Sep 20, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Explore over 20 works of art depicting Niagara Falls and its evolving histories and meanings from the early 19th century to today.
Phillips Collection

Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise

Through Sun, Sep 20, 2026
1600 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC

The Phillips Collection presents Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise, with related programs including members-only tours, member mornings, extended hours, soundscape performances, and a drop-in family program in August and September 2026.
Athenaeum

Sally Kauffman: Pleasure Park

Through Mon, Sep 21, 2026
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA

An exhibition featuring oil paintings by Sally Kauffman, including works such as 'Hoopers,' a 48"x48" oil on canvas. The show is currently on view at the Athenaeum in the DC region.
Studio 1469

A FAREWELL TO CHARMS

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 – Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
1469 Harvard Street Rear, NW, Washington, DC

Charlie Visconage's Final DC Solo Show, featuring THE WALL OF FRIENDS, runs September 21–23. Visconage is an American self-taught artist whose work captures the darkly comedic moments of our time.
Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals is an art exhibit honoring the culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities through diverse media and perspectives.
De Novo Gallery at Union Market

De Novo Gallery | Marc Ferraro at Union Market

Through Sat, Sep 26, 2026
450 Penn Street NE, Washington, DC

De Novo Gallery presents its second Window Project exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures by New York-based artist Marc Ferraro, on view starting July 12, 2025 at 450 Penn Street NE, Washington, DC in Union Market.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Cecilia Ford: Yield 1

Through Sat, Sep 26, 2026
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD

An exhibition of Cecilia Ford's work, 'Yield 1', on view August 7 through September 26, 2026. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Pattern & Place

Through Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Market Street, Reston, VA

Tephra ICA presents a two-person exhibition of work by artists Maryamm Abdullah and Gloria Ann Shows, exploring how pattern evokes a sense of place through ceramics and printmaking.
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Waverly Street Gallery

Transcendent Terrains: Outer Landscapes and Inner Temples

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026
4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD

Transcendent Terrains: Outer Landscapes and Inner Temples by Sarah Spector features vividly colorful abstract landscapes, dreamlike color-field paintings, and a miniature landscape series of Block Island.
Gallery B

The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards 2025

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026
7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD

The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, honors artists from Maryland, Washington, D. C. & Virginia.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Natural Progressions

Through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD

Natural Progressions is an exhibition featuring DMV artists Janet B. Waters, Nicole Fall, and Blake M. Conroy.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Leslie King and Pat Scull: In Search of Lost Time

Through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD

Two-person exhibition by Leslie King and Pat Scull, on view in the partnership galleries.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Washingtonians Who Shaped American Culture

Through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC

DC Public Library presents 'District Vibes / American Pride: How D. C. Changed American Culture,' an exhibit at the Martin Luther King Jr.
National Museum of Asian Art

Into the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings

Through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC

This exhibition presents two contemporary paintings by Hiroshi Senju and Bingyi, offering two distinct, hypnotic visualizations of water.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA

Through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA presents 24 clay vessels reflecting the diverse traditions and material cultures of Pueblo communities across the southwestern region of North America.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

KaleidoSCOPE

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

KaleidoSCOPE highlights the diversity and unity of the Kiln Club's members, with works ranging from crystalline-glazed platters to sculptural pieces.
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Amy Kaslow Gallery

America at 250 Collections and Happenings

Through Wed, Sep 30, 2026
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

An exhibition at Amy Kaslow Gallery.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Gold in Going Back

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

In September, “The Gold in Going Back” embraces autumn’s return with burnished metals and grounded warmth at the Enamelist Gallery, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria.
Dupont Underground

Veiled Ladies

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM
19 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC

Thirty-one paintings by Dee Levinson explore identity, concealment, and the enduring symbolism of the veil, inspired by an eighteenth-century sculpture of a Vestal priestess.
Dupont Underground

Skin of Discomfort

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
19 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC

The Skin of Discomfort is an exhibition at Dupont Underground featuring monumental textile patchworks by Paola Podestá of Valparaíso, Chile, exploring feminism, environmental justice, mental health, and human rights through quilt-making.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Monochrome

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Monochrome is an exhibition presented by Potomac Fiber Arts featuring works in shades of the same color, including fiber art, garments, jewelry, home décor, and wall art.
National Portrait Gallery

Marilyn Monroe

Through Sun, Oct 11, 2026
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The Academy Art Museum presents Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography, a compelling exhibition of over 50 vintage photographs created during a pivotal moment of artistic exchange between the United States and Mexico.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Multiple Exposures Gallery Solo Exhibition of Fine Art Photography by Soomin Ham

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Multiple Exposures Gallery presents a solo exhibition of fine art photography by MEG member artist Soomin Ham.
McLean Project for the Arts

McLean Project for the Arts | Women Artists of the DMV

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA

McLean Project for the Arts presents 'Women Artists of the DMV', a survey of female visual artists from the Washington DC area, curated by Lenny Campello.
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National Gallery of Art

Clifford Ross

Through Sun, Oct 18, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Clifford Ross: Digital Waves features a 23-foot-tall screen displaying waves of glowing pixels in the National Gallery of Art’s Rotunda.
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Best Laid Plans: Unrealized Projects from the Archives of American Art

Through Sun, Oct 18, 2026
8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Best Laid Plans examines unrealized projects preserved in the Archives of American Art, encompassing unfinished artworks as well as proposals for publications, exhibitions, and other creative initiatives that were never realized.
Capital Jewish Museum

Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 – Thu, Oct 22, 2026
575 3rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC

This members-only preview offers exclusive access to the exhibition Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront before it opens to the public on October 22, 2026.
Waverly Street Gallery

The River is Alive

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 – Sat, Oct 24, 2026
4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD

An exhibition of new paintings by Pat Silbert inspired by Robert Macfarlane's book 'Is a River Alive?', exploring the aliveness of rivers and humanity's interdependence with the natural world through Buddhist symbology.
Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Carnival of Curiosities

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Carnival of Curiosities is an art exhibit running October 2–31, 2026, at Del Ray Artisans Gallery.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Sculpture Garden

Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

The revitalized Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden opens to the public on Oct. 31, 2026, following a four-year transformation. Designed by architect and artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, the renewed 1.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

What the Season Keeps

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

“What the Season Keeps” explores autumn’s layered depth through earthy palettes and textured surfaces.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960

Through Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

The Hirshhorn Museum presents 'Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960', a major survey of 208 artworks by 122 artists exploring Modernism and abstraction.
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Montpelier Arts Center

Unearthing Foundations

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD

Juried exhibition for Latinx/Latine artists, exploring foundations, groundwork, bedrock. On view September 11 – November 1, 2026.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Clay and Community

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

“Clay and Community” celebrates the relationships that sustain the ceramic world, featuring group works, collaborative projects, and shared studio practices.
David C. Driskell Center

Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of The Driskell Center

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM
1214 Cole Student Activities Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

A yearlong exhibition showcasing over 70 works from the Center's collection that trace themes and aesthetic movements in Black art from the early 20th century to today. Curated by Dr.
GW Museum & The Textile Museum

Revolutionary Echoes in Washington

Through Sat, Nov 7, 2026
701 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC

A free exhibition at GW presents rare maps, letters, and illustrations that explore how early American ideals shaped Washington's first century.
GW Museum & The Textile Museum

Generations D.C.

Through Sat, Nov 7, 2026
701 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC

An exhibition exploring themes of generations in Washington, D. C. , through works from the museum’s collections.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Square

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

This exhibition at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery explores the geometric square and square root through fiber art, wearable art, jewelry, and home decor.
Dumbarton Concerts Gallery

Dumbarton Concerts Gallery: Felisa Federman

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 – Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
3133 Dumbarton Street Northwest, Washington, DC

An exhibition by artist Felisa Federman currently on view at Dumbarton Concerts Gallery in the DC region.
Folger Theatre

Folger Shakespeare Library: Elise Ansel

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – Mon, Nov 9, 2026
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC

An exhibition by artist Elise Ansel currently on view at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC.
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Renwick Gallery

Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery

Fri, Nov 13, 2026
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

This installation of new work in the collection is presented as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, an initiative organized by Craft in America.
Waverly Street Gallery

Exploring Color Fearlessly

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 – Sat, Nov 21, 2026
4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD

A solo exhibition of large colorful abstract paintings by Noreene Janus, featuring a saturated palette and layered black lines and colored ribbons.
Heurich House Museum

Historic House Tours

Through Thu, Nov 26, 2026
1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Explore the lives of turn-of-the-century Washingtonians on a guided tour of the historic home of brewer and immigrant Christian Heurich, stepping back to 1894.
Del Ray Artisans Gallery

$125 and Under

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

The $125 and Under art exhibit runs from November 6–29, 2026, at Del Ray Artisans Gallery in the Colasanto Center.
National Museum of Asian Art

Saodat Ismailova: Melted Into the Sun

Through Sun, Nov 29, 2026
1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC

Saodat Ismailova: Melted into the Sun is the first major solo museum presentation in the United States by film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova.
National Museum of Asian Art

Saodat Ismailova exhibition

Through Sun, Nov 29, 2026
1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC

Saodat Ismailova: Melted into the Sun is the first major solo museum presentation in the United States by film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Gather Round

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

An exhibition of ceramic serving pieces crafted by local ceramic artists for Thanksgiving, presented by the Kiln Club at Scope Gallery.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Hearth’s Embrace

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

In November, “The Hearth’s Embrace” brings deep amber hues and comforting warmth into focus. Visitors can see it at the Enamelists Gallery, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria.
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National Gallery of Art

American Icon: The US Flag in Art

Through Sun, Dec 6, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

This exhibition at the National Gallery of Art presents American Icon: The US Flag in Art, exploring how artists have transformed the American flag over the centuries.
National Gallery of Art

Sky Hopinka

Through Sun, Dec 6, 2026
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Through photographs, poems, and film, Sky Hopinka connects family, language, place, and lived Indigenous experience in the exhibition “Kicking the Clouds. ”.
GW Museum & The Textile Museum

Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World

Through Sat, Dec 19, 2026
701 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Exhibition featuring textiles from the Inka world, showcasing their weaving traditions and empire.
Studio 1469

Wild Flowers: Rock's Iconic Women

Through Mon, Dec 21, 2026
1469 Harvard Street Rear, NW, Washington, DC

Wild Flowers: Rock's Iconic Women is a solo exhibition by Washington, DC-based artist Heidi Phelps, celebrating the women who shaped rock music through bold, feminist screen-printed portraits paired with symbolic flowers.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

Mon, Nov 30, 2026 – Sun, Dec 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Celebrate the season of joy and giving with handcrafted ceramics from the Ceramic Guild artists, featuring festive pieces for entertaining, gift-giving, or collecting — from elegant serving ware to whimsical ornaments and table décor.
National Gallery of Art

In the Library: Reimagining America by Design

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

See the Great Depression-era Index of American Design through the eyes of today’s college students.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History

"In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness" Exhibit

Through Thu, Dec 31, 2026
1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Part of the Smithsonian's America 250 commemorations, this exhibit showcases historic artifacts from the country's founding era, including Thomas Jefferson's desk and the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's 'The Star-Spangled Banner.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Festive Luminescence

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

“Festive Luminescence” closes the year with holiday sparkle, warm metallics, and radiant cheer.
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Hillwood Estate

Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles

Through Sun, Jan 3, 2027
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Hillwood Estate Museum and Garden presents its first exhibition devoted to textiles from the collection, exploring their artistry, technical mastery, and cultural importance across centuries.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen

Through Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

The Hirshhorn Museum presents Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen, a landmark exhibition of new and recent paintings and a single-channel video work, on view from April 4, 2025, to January 3, 2027.
National Gallery of Art

Back and Forth

Through Sun, Jan 3, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Spanning six centuries and different cultures, four paintings reveal how artists engage with art history—and become part of it. The exhibition features works by Rozeal. , Titian, and Cezanne.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Celebrate

Tue, Nov 10, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Celebrate is a seasonal holidays-themed fiber arts exhibition at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, running from November 10, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
National Portrait Gallery

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell (A Sequel)

Through Sun, Jan 10, 2027
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The National Portrait Gallery presents a second installation of 'Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell,' featuring a new selection of 20 vintage photographs of Hollywood stars from the 1930s and 1940s.
Strathmore

Montgomery Arts Association Member Exhibition & Fine Art in Miniature

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 – Sun, Jan 10, 2027
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

Two concurrent exhibitions at Strathmore's Mansion Galleries: a Montgomery Arts Association member show and a Fine Art in Miniature exhibition.
Studio 1469

Fighting Shadows

Through Tue, Jan 12, 2027
1469 Harvard Street Rear, NW, Washington, DC

Fighting Shadows explores the way artists oppose the fear, doubt, and oppression tied to the human condition.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Routed West traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration, when approximately five million African Americans moved from the rural South to the North and West between 1940 and 1970.
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National Museum of the American Indian

Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe

Through Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC

Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe is the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist.
National Gallery of Art

Nocturnes

Through Sun, Jan 31, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Nocturnes is an exhibition featuring eight photographers who bring a modern, cinematic approach to creating art inspired by the night.
Glenstone Museum

Jasper Johns

Fri, Feb 12, 2027
Glen Road, Potomac, MD

Three masterworks by Jasper Johns will be on view beginning February 12 in Room 9 of the Pavilions.
Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Beverly Ress

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 – Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Market Street, Reston, VA

Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art presents a solo exhibition of work by Maryland-based artist Beverly Ress at its satellite gallery Tephra ICA at Signature.
Limits and Proximities Gallery

INEXORABLE

Through Sat, Feb 27, 2027
1054 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Join us for the opening of the new exhibition "Inexorable" at the Limits and Proximities Gallery. This exhibition is a collection of works by Fernando Casas that speak to the passage of time.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something

Through Sun, Feb 28, 2027
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Blurring the boundaries between photography and sculpture, the art of Marlo Pascual transforms what is familiar into something uncanny.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Light is a Plastic Medium: The Photography of Carlotta Corpron

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

An exhibition dedicated to the photography of Carlotta Corpron, exploring her innovative use of light as a creative and sculptural medium.
National Gallery of Art

Remember Me

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Remember Me: Picturing African Americans in Early Photography is an upcoming exhibition featuring remarkable early photographs of and by Black Americans that tell powerful stories of identity, resilience, and self-representation.
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Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Janet Echelman: Radical Softness

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027
Market Street, Reston, VA

Radical Softness is a mid-career retrospective of renowned artist Janet Echelman, bringing together early drawings, paintings, mixed media works, maquettes, and full-size net sculptures spanning four decades of Echelman’s career.
Hillwood Estate

Portrait of Lloyd Patterson

Through Wed, Mar 31, 2027
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Explore the history of Black Americans in the Soviet Union through a compelling portrait of artist Lloyd Walton Patterson.
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Sun, Apr 18, 2027
8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

This exhibition brings together selected images from photography surveys that document life in the United States, with a focus on the years before and after the Bicentennial in 1976.
Addison/Ripley Fine Arts

carol brown goldberg "morphic resonace"

Through Sun, Apr 25, 2027
1670 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Exhibition of works by carol brown goldberg titled "morphic resonace. ".
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Beverly Pepper: Land Art and Monumental Sculptures

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 – Sun, Apr 25, 2027
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

This focus exhibition explores Beverly Pepper’s innovative large-scale sculptures made with iron, steel, and earth, featuring gallery-scaled works, maquettes, and a new film about her monumental projects.
Folger Theatre

Shakespeare Exhibition

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, May 2, 2027
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC

An ongoing exhibition exploring the books that gave us Shakespeare, the writer and his plays, and the complexities of his cultural legacy.
Folger Theatre

To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, May 2, 2027
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC

This exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library explores the histories of Black women in Shakespearean performance, curated by Dr. Patricia Akhimie.
Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Lien Truong

Sat, Feb 27, 2027 – Mon, May 17, 2027
Market Street, Reston, VA

Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) will present Lien Truong: A Fragrant Bouquet in the Shape of Soil, on view from February 27-May 17, 2027.
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VCA Old Town Animal Hospital

Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town (6/8/2026 – 5/29/2027)

Through Sat, May 29, 2027
425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA

Paws and Kinship is an art exhibit featuring 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, exploring the emotional bond between people and animals.
National Portrait Gallery

The Spirit of Invention: Patent Office and Patentees

Through Sun, Jun 6, 2027
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The Spirit of Invention: Patent Office and Patentees is an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery timed with the U. S.
Hillwood Estate

Gold: Celebrating 50 Years of Beauty at Hillwood

Sat, Feb 13, 2027 – Sun, Jun 13, 2027 · 12:00 AM
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

In honor of Hillwood's 50th anniversary, this exhibition explores the history of gold as a material and color, featuring iconic works from the museum's collection alongside contemporary pieces by artists including Alfredo Jaar, Tawny Chatmon, and Fabiola Jean-Louis.
National Gallery of Art

Tinker Tinker

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 – Sun, Jun 13, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

This upcoming exhibition offers an intimate look at how artists like Pablo Picasso, Mary Cassatt, and Rembrandt experimented, revised, and problem-solved through printmaking.
National Gallery of Art

Women and the Index of American Design

Sat, Jan 16, 2027 – Sun, Jun 13, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Women and the Index of American Design is an upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery of Art. It highlights the pivotal role women played in the U. S.
National Museum of the American Indian

Making a Statement

Through Sun, Jun 20, 2027
Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC

Making a Statement is part of the museum’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
National Gallery of Art

Broken

Sat, Mar 13, 2027 – Sun, Jun 27, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Broken: The Power of the Fragment in Sculpture explores how fragments tell whole stories through approximately 75 sculptures marked by time, war, and reinvention, spanning 2,500 BCE to today.
National Portrait Gallery

Bernardo de Gálvez by José Nicolás de Escalera

Fri, Jul 2, 2027
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

A rare 1781 oil portrait of Spanish military leader Bernardo de Gálvez by Cuban painter José Nicolás de Escalera is on view at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery as a long-term loan from the Iberdrola Collection, making its U.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Big Things for Big Rooms

Through Sun, Jul 4, 2027
Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Big Things for Big Rooms traces the development of immersive, large-scale artworks since the late 1960s, drawn largely from the Hirshhorn collection.
Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

A Fragrant Bouquet in the Shape of Soil

Sat, Feb 27, 2027 – Sat, Jul 24, 2027
Market Street, Reston, VA

A Fragrant Bouquet in the Shape of Soil is an exhibition on view from February 27-May 17, 2027, featuring a new body of multisensory, mixed media work by Lien Truong exploring notions of colonialism, land, history, and identity.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

Color, Unfiltered

Thu, Jul 1, 2027 – Sat, Jul 31, 2027
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

“Color, Unfiltered” turns saturation all the way up, celebrating fearless color and contrast at the Enamelists Gallery, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria.
Torpedo Factory Art Center

“A Cause for Celebration” at the Van Landingham Gallery #311

Thu, Jul 1, 2027 – Sat, Jul 31, 2027 · 10:00 AM
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Come celebrate July at the Van Landingham Gallery with original 2D art, jewelry, cards, and stickers made by talented artists.
National Gallery of Art

Homelands

Through Sun, Aug 1, 2027
6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Homelands is a current exhibition at the National Gallery of Art's East Building, exploring what it means to have a 'homeland' shaped by movement, memory, and change.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Women to Watch 2027: A Book Arts Revolution

Wed, Apr 14, 2027 – Sun, Aug 15, 2027
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Women to Watch 2027: A Book Arts Revolution, on view from April to August 2027, is a dynamic exploration of contemporary artists’ books: works of art in book form.
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Bisa Butler: Tender Monuments

Fri, Mar 19, 2027 – Sun, Aug 22, 2027
8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Spanning three decades, this exhibition showcases Bisa Butler's luminous, large-scale quilts that stitch together the visual histories of Black people through rich fabrics and colors.
Vika Gallery

Metamorphosis

Sat, Aug 7, 2027 – Sat, Sep 4, 2027
1700 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Metamorphosis is an exhibition by Bran that uses the butterfly as a symbolic framework for exploring universal experiences of change, including growth, uncertainty, connection, loss, identity, and renewal.
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Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Mary B. Howard Invitational

Sat, Jun 12, 2027 – Sat, Sep 11, 2027
Market Street, Reston, VA

Every two years, Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art presents the Mary B. Howard Invitational, a group exhibition featuring the work of regional contemporary artists.
National Portrait Gallery

Portrait of a Nation: 2025 Honorees

Through Sun, Oct 17, 2027
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

Portrait of a Nation: 2025 Honorees at the National Portrait Gallery showcases portraits of the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Awards recipients, including Jamie Dimon, Temple Grandin, Joy Harjo, and Steven Spielberg, honoring individuals who have made transformative contributions to the United States.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

Fri, Jul 30, 2027 – Sun, Nov 28, 2027
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the most comprehensive survey dedicated to the artist in more than 40 years, bringing together John's celebrated oil paintings with rarely seen drawings and watercolors.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History

How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories

Through Sun, Nov 28, 2027
1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

This exhibit explores more than 50 artifacts belonging to migrant laborers who settled in Stockton, California from the 1910s to the 1970s.
National Portrait Gallery

Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers

Through Fri, Dec 31, 2027
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

The National Portrait Gallery installed a life-size 1865 oil-on-canvas portrait of President Abraham Lincoln by W. F. K. Travers, on long-term loan from the Hartley Dodge Foundation.
Hillwood Estate

The Connoisseur's Closet: The Fashion and Jewelry of Marjorie Merriweather Post

Sat, Jun 5, 2027 – Sun, Jan 9, 2028
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

This exhibition at Hillwood explores the fashion and jewelry collection of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post, presented chronologically from her childhood through her later life.
National Museum of Women in the Arts

Remix: The Collection

Through Sun, Jan 16, 2028
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Remix: The Collection presents works spanning six continents and six centuries, emphasizing the diverse vision of women artists worldwide.
National Museum of the American Indian

Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations

Through Mon, Jan 17, 2028
Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC

This exhibition tells the story of the relationship between Indian Nations and the United States, including the history and legacy of US–American Indian diplomacy from the colonial period through the present.
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National Portrait Gallery

Meserve Collection Highlights: Modern Prints from Mathew Brady’s Portrait Negatives

Through Sun, May 14, 2028
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

This exhibition features nine modern prints from Mathew Brady's original photographic negatives, including portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ulysses S.

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