Asia After Dark | Smithsonian Solstice

Registering in advance is recommended but not required.
Celebrate the longest day of the year with after-hours access to the museum, a DJ dance party, a cafe popup, and exclusive gallery tours and talks!

Dance the day and night away with a special guest DJ, to be announced soon. Meanwhile, experience our exhibitions in a new light with exclusive curator tours throughout the evening. Enjoy spotlight talks in our newly opened exhibition .

Schedule

Docent Spotlight Talks

4–7 p.m.

Moongate Cafe Bar

5–9:30 p.m.

Plaza

Drinks available for purchase while supplies last

Special DJ Dance Party

6–9 p.m.

Plaza

Spotlight Talks with Curator Debra Diamond

5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Gallery 24,

Curator Tours

5 p.m.

Gallery 5-7, Japanese Art from the Collection with Curator Naoko Adachi

6 p.m.

Gallery 25, with Curator Jan Stuart

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