While there is no fee, registration is required for this program.
The experience of looking closely allows us to appreciate beauty, exchange ideas, share memories, or simply respond to the work in front of us. The Smithsonian invites individuals living with dementia, together with their care-partner, to join us for special tours highlighting the joy of close-looking.
Each month’s interactive and multisensory tour will feature a different theme:
Registration is required for this program. Unfortunately, the Smithsonian is unable to accommodate drop-in participants. For more information and to register, please contact the Smithsonian Accessibility Program at access@si.edu or 202–633–2921.
January 2020
Freer Gallery of Art
Wednesday, January 15th
2 pm - 3:30 pm
The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery together form the Smithsonian's national museums of Asian art. Together these two galleries preserve and share the treasures of Asia, making inspiring connections between Asia, America, and the world.
- Location/point of access: 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
- Metro: Smithsonian Station
National Museum of African Art
Date to be Announced Shortly (contact Smithsonian)
2 pm - 3:30 pm
The experience of looking closely allows us to appreciate beauty, exchange ideas, share memories or simply respond to the work in front of us. We invite individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners, to join us for an interactive and multi-sensory tour of the museum.
- Location/point of access: 950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
- Metro: Smithsonian Station
