Wellness Wednesdays

Schedule

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 am

UTC-05:00

Location

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

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Join the Portrait Gallery and wellness expert Aparna Sadananda for mindfulness programs inspired by the Portrait Gallery collection.
About this Event

Join the Portrait Gallery and wellness expert Aparna Sadananda for mindfulness programs inspired by the Portrait Gallery’s collection. Explore artful meditations, sound baths and musical meditations. For a detailed schedule of wellness programs please reference the specific dates below. These programs are for ages 18+ and are suitable for all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Free – Registration required.


March 4- Artful Meditation

March 18- Wellness Experience

April 1- Artful Meditation

April 15- Wellness Experience

May 6- Wellness Experience

May 20- Artful Meditation

June 3- Artful Meditation

June 17- Wellness Experience

July 1- Artful Meditation



The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact Vanessa Jones at [email protected]. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.


Gertrude Stein by Jo Davidson, 1922-23. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Dr. Maury Leibovitz.

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National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 800 G St NW, Washington, United States

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