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.
The Museum Support Center -
SOLD OUT
Thurs., Feb. 11, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Resident Members Only: The Smithsonian has one of the largest collections in the world, from giant whale skulls to tiny insects. See first-hand where these research and exhibition specimens are kept, as the Museum Support Center in Suitland, Maryland. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the vast number of artifacts with curators who work at the facility.
American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center
Thurs., Feb. 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. &
Sat., Feb. 27, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Resident Members Only: Visit the Katzen Arts Center at American University featuring an extraordinary 30,000 square foot art museum with a variety of gallery spaces showcasing contemporary art from the nation's capital region and from around the world.
Chinese Treasures in Washington -
SOLD OUT
Fri., Feb. 26, 2010 at 9 a.m. &
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.
A Preamble to the 2010 Smithsonian Craft Show
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.