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Passport DC A 31-day journey filled with exciting programming, festivals, and events from 70 embassies, passport DC is the perfect time to experience a special cultural infusion in the DC area. As the month of May celebrates International Cultural Awareness Month, those in the area can also enjoy open houses, special performances, and workshops celebrating cultures from all over the world. Events will begin May 6-7, and will last until the end of May! For a full list of this year’s activities, visit PASSPORT DC www.culturaltourism.org (culturaltourismdc.org), !
Visit the Art Museum The National Gallery of Art is a great place to visit this Spring. The neoclassical West Building of the National Gallery of Art houses one of the best collections of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The East Building is a fourstory structure that houses predominantly modern and contemporary art. The East Building is currently closed due to renovations but is set to reopen this upcoming June. The National Gallery of Art is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is always free. For more information visit https://www.nga.gov/index.html.
White House Easter Egg Roll This activity is perfect to get out with the kids and the rest of the family! The Easter Egg Roll is a time when children and families from across the country assemble on the White House's South Lawn for egg rolling, storytelling, photo opportunities, entertainment, and other fun activities. The Biden Administration will hold its first Easter Egg Roll on April 18th. Children who attend are also given a special souvenir wooden egg as a keepsake. Tickets for the Easter Egg Roll are free and made available via an online lottery. There is also an online lottery available for adults who want to volunteer. To enter the lottery for tickets visit https://whitehouse.gov1.info/easter-egg-roll/.
National Botanic Garden The National Botanic Garden is a live plant museum that educates over one million people each year about the importance of plants to not only humans but all of the earth's ecosystems. The museum offers many different exhibits such as the famous Conservatory, a greenhouse with two courtyard gardens, and ten glass-enclosed garden rooms. The Botanic Garden offers an experience to explore a diverse range of plants and settings, providing a full sensory experience that includes sight, smell, and sound. The Botanic Garden is always free and open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you want to fully immerse yourself in nature this Spring, this museum is the place to be! For more information visit https://www.usbg.gov.
