Smithsonian Craft Show

Schedule

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

National Building Museum | Washington, DC

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The 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show is a showcase for the finest in hand-crafted American artisanal works. Explore 122 juried artists for the show from hundreds of applications, representing all facets of contemporary craft and design – jewelry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, basketry, leather, metal, mixed-media, paper, wearable art, and wood.
Organized by the all-volunteer Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC) the show is a fundraiser for the Smithsonian. The SWC awards all show proceeds to the Smithsonian’s 28 museums and research centers and the National Zoo in grants supporting research, education, and exhibitions. To date, the SWC has awarded nearly 15 million dollars in grants to the Smithsonian Institution.
SHOW HOURS: Thursday, April 23: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, April 24: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $25.00 per person
$20.00 per person for groups of 10 or more & students.
A multi-day ticket is available for $40.00
For more information visit: www.smithsoniancraftshow.org
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National Building Museum, 450 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

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