Although travel is on hold, our passion for discovering new places is still very much alive. Terms of Use, © 2020 Smithsonian Journeys. How did each of these encounters with outsiders change the course of Irish history? 6:30 p.m. Privacy | About Us | ET $30-$35. Biblical scholar and historian Gary Rendsburg leads a fascinating virtual tour across time and space to explore several of these surprising outposts from Yemen to Yorkshire. The Ninth Street Women: Abstract Expressionists Who Made Their Own Mark, The Greening of Religion: Ethics and the Environment, The History of Ireland: Four Turning Points, Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady and Moral Force. Put your learning hat on. 2:30 p.m. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of several exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. The real story is less magical but equally fascinating, as Ireland was profoundly shaped by its encounters with a vast variety of newcomers.
The Sant Ocean Hall contains more than 600 specimens, as well as life-sized models like Phoenix, a real North Atlantic right whale who scientists have been tracking since her birth in 1987. Keep up-to-date on: Selden illuminates what defines the Staten Island’s character, focusing on key attractions vividly illustrated with photographs. Smithsonian Voices Smithsonian Associates. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of several exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Explore the Rotunda where our 11-ton African elephant has graced the Museum’s Rotunda since 1959. 9:30 a.m.

The new, 31,000-square-foot David H. Koch Hall of Fossils – Deep Time invites you to explore the epic story of how Earth’s distant past is connected to the present and informs our future. Lauren Lyons is a public affairs specialist at Smithsonian Associates. 10 a.m. ET $30-$35, The Greatest Decade of Film: Beyond the "New Hollywood" Directors of the 1970s: Beyond the “New Hollywood” Directors of the 1970s: Grab your popcorn and box candy and settle in for a journey through one of the greatest eras of film.

How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room Tour a gallery of presidential portraits, print a 3-D model of a fossil or volunteer to transcribe historical documents . ET $195-$225, Windows on the World: Reading Literature from Many Cultures: Since we live in a globalized world, what better way to learn about a variety of distinctive cultures and their histories than to delve into a good story? Their work—as well as the way they defied convention—tells a story of brilliant minds, creative forces, and a group of artists determined to make their marks. 11 a.m. Segelbaum offers new insights, unravels misconceptions, reinvigorates your love of favorite varieties, and guides you in discovering some new ones. Brennan sheds light on the world of national security, the intelligence profession, and Washington's chaotic political environment.

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See Paris anew as your explore the significant role African Americans had on the city of lights and the global renaissance that followed. FIND A TOUR tour search search form. 6 p.m.

6:45 p.m. Can Scientists Stop the Plague of the Spotted Lanternfly? Wine Regions of France and Italy: Northern Italy: Where’s My Muse? See Rembrandt's masterpieces, virtually visit Keukenhof Gardens, or learn about the history of Belgian brewing, plus so much more on this virtual tour. Continue To view Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit www.smithsonianassociates.org. Writing, drawing, painting, collage and other techniques will be used to create pieces of art to express individual creative ideas. All rights reserved. ET $95-$115, Painting Landscapes from Photographs: For more than a century and a half, painters have used photography to assist them in painting landscapes. Washington City Paper film critic Noah Gittell takes you behind the scenes to discover a decade of dazzling variety examining the films of the 1970s that have been left out of the narrative. Flexing Your Creative Muscle, The Inside Stories on New York City’s Outer Boroughs, Windows on the World: Reading Literature from Many Cultures, Travels with Darley: The Best Destinations for 2021, The Greatest Decade of Film: Beyond the "New Hollywood" Directors of the 1970s, Tracing Jewish History: From Yemen to Yorkshire, The Great Ones: Black Artists of Song from the Kennedy Center Honors, Choosing a Vice President: Why the Second Spot Is of Primary Importance, The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food, A Virtual Tour of Old Town Alexandria and 27 Other Smithsonian Programs Streaming in October, Best-Selling Authors Headline Smithsonian Associates Streaming Programs, Nero, History's Most Despised Emperor, Gets a Makeover.

Roger D. Launius, former chief NASA historian and former associate director for collections and cultural affairs of the Air and Space Museum, and William F. Causey, a senior docent at the museum, examine the unique story of the Apollo 13 mission. Explore Japan—a land of sublime art, unsurpassed natural beauty, and fascinating traditions, plus bustling commerce and modernity. A Few Other Smithsonian Tours; Narrated Virtual Tours; Breadcrumb. ET $20-$25, Civility’s Role in Social Justice: As civility seems to decline due to increasing political polarization and easy mass communication via social media, should we remain civil in social and political discourse or does civility hinder progress? Smithsonian World Art History Certificate enrollees receive 1/2 credit. Photographs From the Last Quiet Places on Earth. Captured in 2017, this snapshot in time lets you visit the Museum as it appeared before our transformation began. Michaelis discusses her transformation from opponent of the 19th Amendment to one of the world’s foremost speakers and activists on behalf of women’s rights and traces the difficulties she underwent before becoming a race relations crusader.

It incorporates discussion, visual aids, and exercises to engage the senses in the act of design. Read across time and place to consider how authors offer windows into fully imagined worlds different from our own. That question drives the story of Jodi Picoult’s newest novel The Book of Two Ways. 6:45 p.m. ET $20-$25, Beautiful Landscapes in Watercolor: Develop your technical skills in painting landscapes that vividly capture the atmosphere of a scene. Virtual Smithsonian; Public Engagement; National Collections; Research; People & Operations; One Smithsonian; Building upon its core assets and new digital technologies, the Smithsonian has the potential, and the imperative, to reach a much larger audience than the limited number of people who will ever visit its museums in Washington, D.C. and New York. Let your (virtual) journey begin! when. The exhibition Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World invites you to join epidemiologists, veterinarians, public health workers, and citizens as they rush to identify and respond to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus, influenza, Zika virus, and others. ET $185-$215, George Washington in Alexandria: Live commentary and prerecorded footage of Old Town locations reflect the spirit of the 18th century as author and historian Garrett Peck leads a delightful virtual tour that spotlights churches, houses, taverns and other sites associated with the first president, as well the newly revitalized waterfront. ET $45-$55, Children’s Book Illustration: Creating illustrations for a children’s manuscript is loads of fun once you get to know the basics. Give a Gift. More than a century later, the significance of Black culture on this iconic city continues to resound. Take a virtual tour of National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, with Google Street View. Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman shares insider’s tips and recommendations on where to travel in 2021—places that combine culture, cuisine, history, and a healthy dose of wellness and nature. ET $225-$255, John Brennan: Undaunted: Former CIA director John Brennan draws on his new memoir, Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, at Home and Abroad, recounting events that led him to the top of the American intelligence community. Although travel is on hold, our passion for discovering new places is still very much alive. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m.

Flexing Your Creative Muscle: Dive into the depths of creative inspiration by focusing on harnessing ideas and starting points for making art.

The Museum virtual tour is composed of over 750,000 high definition images stitched together! Join Picoult, in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory, as she discusses the book and her writing process. ET $20-$25, Jodi Picoult: The Book of Two Ways: Who would you be, if you hadn’t turned out to be the person you are right now? Walk through our exhibitions past and present (many are now closed during our renovation). Art historian Bonita Billman explores the highlights of Hopper’s career and examines the sociopolitical and cultural contexts in which he lived and worked. Learn to control the watercolor medium while exploring spontaneity, as well to create flowing, vibrant color mixtures to balance simple and complex areas in the composition. Smithsonian World Art History Certificate enrollees receive 1/2 credit. As part of Smithsonian "Journeys From Home", we've curated a list of resources that allows you to virtually explore the sites on our most popular Journeys. ET $30-$35, Photography: A Hands-on History: Delve into the fascinating history of photography as an art form in this unique course in which you create your own imagery using the techniques and processes of the 19th and 20th centuries. Paris stood as the staging ground for the Harlem Renaissance, gave birth to jazz music, and welcomed African-American artists, authors, and musicians as far back as the first Great War. Ancient Egypt and the Nile have always captivated the world's most curious explorers eager to uncover the secrets held in its many spellbinding sites. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.