Asia After Dark | Smithsonian Solstice

Celebrate the longest day of the year with after-hours access to the museum, a DJ dance party, a cafe popup, and gallery tours and more!
About this Event

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 Armana Khan! 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 p.m.

Plaza

Drinks available for purchase while supplies last.

DJ Dance Party with Armana Khan

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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Image Credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, photo by Sonya Pencheva