Spring Open Doors 2026

Schedule

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain | Washington, DC

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This spring, the Spanish Cultural Center once again opens its doors to visitors to to explore its current exhibitions.
About this Event

This season, visitors are invited to experience the latest art installations at Washington, D.C.’s iconic Beaux-Arts mansion, both within its historic interior and throughout its outdoor spaces. MAD.DC | Drawing Two Capitals exhibition is the latest visual arts project by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC, created in collaboration with the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration in Madrid, bringing together six Spanish illustrators who capture the essence of both cities through drawing.

INDOORS EXHIBITIONS

  • MAD.DC | Drawing Two Capitals.
  • ART X SCIENCE made in Spain 2025: NUT.
  • ART X SCIENCE made in Spain 2026: The Firefly Forest.
  • Not Your Regular Wall 2026:
  • Ellas son Ciencia by MECUSA & Quan Zhou.


OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS

  • Around Blooming, Around Reforesting by Doa Oa.
  • La Mujer del Alfeizar by Carmen Segovia.


PLAN YOUR VISIT

  • Friday, April 10, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
  • Saturday, April 11, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
  • Sunday, April 12, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
  • Friday, May 1, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
  • Saturday, May 2, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
  • Sunday, May 3, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Important Information

  • A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required.
  • Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission.
  • Right of admission reserved.
  • If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

How to get there:

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain, 2801 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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