The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), the nation’s first collection of American art, captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people from the Colonial period to today. The museum is a center for the study, enjoyment and preservation of America’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
Become a member of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Go to the information desk on the third-floor mezzanine to learn about the Luce Foundation Center’s scavenger hunt. At the information desks on the main floor, ask about other free monthly programs like “SAAM I AM” family days, artist demonstrations and musical performances.
(walk-in; meet behind F St. info desk)
All tours subject to docent availability:
• Daily, 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Except
• 2nd Tuesday of each month, no tours
• Federal holidays, no tours
(by appointment; 4-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8550 or e-mail SAAMMuseumTours@si.edu)
• French and German
(by appointment; 3-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8550 or e-mail SAAMMuseumTours@si.edu)
(for groups only; by appointment; 3-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8550 or e-mail SAAMMuseumTours@si.edu)
• Tours relate to special exhibitions and Heritage Months (e.g., February, African Americans; March, Women; May, Asian Pacific/American, etc.)
(by appointment; 3-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-8550 or e-mail SAAMMuseumTours@si.edu)
(3rd floor, west; handout available at the Luce Foundation Center information desk)
(for children and adults) Take a fun test of your skills in the Luce Foundation Center's scavenger hunt! Follow the clues to find specific artworks among the more than 3,300 objects on display.
(walk-in; meet behind F St. info desk)
All tours subject to docent availability:
• Daily, 12:30 PM and 2 PM
In March, to celebrate Women's History Month, the 12:30 PM tours on Wed., March 12 and 19, and the 2 PM tour on Thurs., March 27, will highlight works by women artists.
Except
• 2nd Tuesday of each month, no tours
• Federal holidays, no tours
(walk-in; meet behind F St. info desk)
All tours subject to docent availability:
• Daily, 12:30 PM and 2 PM
In April, to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, the 12:30 PM tours on Fridays will feature jazz-related works. Additional jazz tours will be offered every Thursday at 4 PM.
Except
• 2nd Tuesday of each month, no tours
• Federal holidays, no tours
(walk-in; meet behind F St. info desk)
All tours subject to docent availability:
• Daily, 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Except
• 2nd Tuesday of each month, no tours
• Federal holidays, no tours
(walk-in; meet behind F St. info desk)
Exhibition on view through May 26, 2008:
In May, tours are offered (subject to docent availability):
• Every Sun., 4 PM
The Upper West Side Café: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit the Upper West Side Café on the third floor for coffee, sandwiches, salads and pastries.
The Portico Café: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the outdoor Portico Café in seasonal weather for espresso, wine and tidbits.
