Access to these programs is a benefit of Resident Associate
membership. Double/Family members may order up to six tickets, which may
be used to bring along guests. Other Smithsonian memberships, which receive
Resident Associate benefits, e.g. Contributing members or Young Benefactors,
may also participate in these programs.
Tickets are required. Space is limited, so we recommend
ordering tickets early. Should you find that you are unable to use the
tickets for free programs, please let us know at
CustomerService@ResidentAssociates.org so that we may offer them to
other members.
Please note that all tours will be accompanied by a volunteer
to assist and host the group.
Chinese Treasures in Washington -
SOLD OUT
Fri., March 12 2010 at 9 a.m.
Resident Members Only: The ancient terra-cotta warriors of China are making a rare visit to the United States. Not the entire army of statues that was buried almost 2,000 years ago, of course, but we will see 15 of them at the National Geographic museum as part of our tour of Chinese treasures in Washington.
Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps
Thurs., March 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Resident Members Only: The Art of Gaman features arts and crafts made by Japanese Americans in U.S. internment camps during World War II. Internees used scraps and found materials to make furniture and other objects to beautify their bleak surroundings. These objects are physical manifestations of the art of
gaman, a Japanese word that means to bear the seemingly unbearable with dignity and grace.
A Preamble to the 2010 Smithsonian Craft Show -
CANCELLED
Sat., March 27, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Resident Members Only: Refine your knowledge of craft as art by visiting three award-winning
artists from previous Smithsonian Craft Shows:
Machiko Shishido (porcelain),
Nebiur Arellano (silk painting), and
Namu Cho (jewelry).
Historic Treasury Building
Sat., March 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. & Sat., Mar. 27, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. &
Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. & Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at 11:15 a.m.
Resident Members Only: Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972, this magnificent granite structure in the Greek Revival Style was constructed over a period of 33 years between 1836 and 1869. It houses one of the oldest and most intact collections of fine and decorative arts in the Executive Branch. Highlights include the restored Salmon P. Chase and Andrew Johnson Suites, the Cash room, and the restored gilded West Dome and Lobby.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Thurs., April 1, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. & Thurs., Apr. 8, 2010 at 10:45 a.m.
Free for Resident Members: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) designs and manufactures high quality security documents that deter counterfeiting. See paper currency being printed on a guided tour of the money-printing facility.
In the Realm of the Buddha
Thurs., April 8, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. & Sat., April 24, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
Free for Resident Members: The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection is an extraordinary Buddhist shrine room that is on public display for the first time. It contains hundreds of works of Buddhist art created between the 12th and 19th centuries. Lama, Patron, Artist: The Great Situ Panchen is brought into focus as an artist and teacher through recently discovered paintings and scholarship.
The Future of Museums
Thurs., April 15, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Free for Resident Members: Some of Washington's most distinguished museum directors discuss the future of museums in the 21st century. A light reception will follow at the end of the program.