Back in November we noted that the Cannabis Museum had opened up in Columbia Heights. Thanks to all messaged about their planned move to Georgia Ave:
3626 Georgia Ave, NW
museum
“Exterior nighttime photo of Museum of the Bible; intersection of 4th St SW and D St SW, facing southeast. Photo by Alan Karchmer”
From a press release:
“Museum of the Bible opened to the public Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. Timed-entry tickets may be reserved at museumofthebible.org.”
Anybody gonna go?
The History of Cannabis Museum.
Welp, better late than never:
“Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 11am-8pm
Saturday 10am-8pm
*(unless the Museum has an event occurring)
Closed on Sundays
$10.00 Admission fee”
Anyone stop by yet? Side note: You can see Lit City’s Instagram here.
1426 Park Road, NW
“a first look at the Museum’s new entrance.” rendering courtesy Smithsonian Institution
From a press release:
“The Museum in Washington, DC, is in for some exciting changes over the next few years when all of its 23 galleries will be updated or redone. Many exhibitions will be refreshed but retain current themes, while others will be completely replaced. The innovative designs will present the story of aviation and space in ways that resonate with our modern communication-savvy visitors. Each of the galleries will include presentation areas where experts and visitors can interact through demonstrations and discussions, also shared through online webcasts. The new spaces will begin to open in 2021.
In addition, the 41-year-old building will undergo a complete refacing of the exterior, replacement of outdated mechanical systems, and other repairs and improvements.
The project will be done on a phased sequencing schedule that will keep many exhibitions open during the construction process.”
From an email:
“The DC Art Book Collective is thrilled to announce that the 2nd annual DC Art Book Fair is taking place this year on November 5th, 2017 from 12noon until 5pm. This year’s event will be held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts at 1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. And yes, the event is on Facebook!
The DC Art Book Fair is a curated event that brings together artists, small presses, and collectives from DC and beyond to sell their independently published (largely paper-based) works. These artists deal in works from zines to books, from comics to prints and plenty in between (including some non-paper goods and accessories.) (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
From a press release:
“The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is Washington, D.C.’s source for the solar eclipse Aug. 21. A total solar eclipse has not crossed the U.S., coast to coast, in nearly 100 years. In Washington, D.C., the moon will partially eclipse the sun, blocking 82% of the sun from view at 2:42 pm EDT. On the day of the eclipse, both museum locations will host viewing opportunities (weather permitting), hands-on activities and will be giving away free safe eclipse glasses. The museum’s “STEM in 30” program will broadcast live online from the “path of totality” and the museum in Washington. The eclipse will also be broadcast live online from the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory, weather permitting.
National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed this graffiti on my walk to work this a.m. at approx. 8:30. I assumed it was graffiti and not an avant-garde art piece because of the location (near the scaffolding) and the normally pristine conditions of the Phillips. Any thoughts?”
409 3rd Street, SW rendering via Museum of the Bible
From a press release:
“Museum of the Bible, the 430,000-square-foot museum opening on Nov. 17 just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, announced today it will not charge a fee for general admission. Similar to the admission policies of other museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, Museum of the Bible will instead suggest a $15 donation, with guests under no obligation to pay anything. Museum of the Bible will also offer guests the ability to reserve timed-entry tickets. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
From a press release:
“Some of the world’s most prominent IMAX documentary filmmakers are leading a charge to oppose the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s plan to demolish its IMAX theater in order to expand a cafeteria. In a public letter, the filmmakers have asked the museum’s Executive Director Dr. Kirk Johnson, to delay the demolition in order to engage in a transparent and public dialogue on the decision, including a full financial disclosure of the IMAX theater as well as the rationale for the proposed cafeteria expansion and its expected revenues. (more…)
1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Brewmaster Tours are now open to the public
Have you ever thought that it would be fun to drink a beer after touring a Brewmaster’s mansion? Join us as one of our knowledgeable docents leads you through the museum on an hour long tour, followed by a thirty minute guided, local beer tasting in the Conservatory. Enjoy a flight of three craft beers while taking in the splendor of the house that beer built. Tickets are now available for upcoming tours on June 30th, July 14th, and July 28th.” (more…)