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Join the National Portrait Gallery for gallery talks with our wonderful curators! Experience current and newly opened exhibitions as well as our permanent collection.

Dates and topics are listed below and will be updated as details become finalized. Please select your preferred date(s) to register.

Tours meet in the G St lobby.

May 17, 2pm

: Taina Caragol and Charlotte Ickes will present the latest in contemporary portraiture by finalists from the seventh edition of the museum’s national portrait competition.

June 14, 2pm

: Taina Caragol will present the latest in contemporary portraiture by finalists from the seventh edition of the museum’s national portrait competition.

July 15, 5:30pm

: Charlotte Ickes will present the latest in contemporary portraiture by finalists from the seventh edition of the museum’s national portrait competition.

August, 2pm

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation, Robyn Asleson will discuss two additions to the museum’s “” exhibition: a freshly conserved diorama depicting the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a new Revolutionary War–era gallery titled “Independence: 1770–1783.”

The Portrait Gallery strives for its programs to be accessible to all visitors. If you would like to request sign language interpretation, or have any other questions about accessibility, please contact jonesve@si.edu. Two weeks' advance notice is appreciated.

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