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Fallingwater House

Fallingwater


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Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Fallingwater

Sat., Oct. 29 at 8:30 AM

Fallingwater, cantilevered over a waterfall, is the only remaining major Wright work with its setting, original furnishings, and artwork intact. This day-long bus tour includes a docent-led tour of the house, time for exploring the grounds, lunch, and a box supper.
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Mingle at the Museum
American Sabor:
A Taste of Latin Music

Thurs., Sept 8 at 6:30 PM
Hop onto the dance floor to learn the dances that emerged from the various traditions within the Latino culture. Sample flavors from the margarita bar, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and take in the sights and sounds of American Sabor. Buy tickets>>

















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As a Washington metro area resident, we invite you to participate in our local Smithsonian tours and travel-related programs, which place right here on the National Mall. The summer may be over, but that shouldn't stop your mind from visiting the exciting places around the world.

THIS THURSDAY, you can Mingle at the Museum at the exclusive after-hours viewing of the exhibition American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Upcoming programs cover areas in Turkey, Peru, Italy, Gabon, Chile, and more!

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming programs and do hope that you will support us as a Smithsonian Associate membermembers typically save 25% to 40% on program event tickets.

The diversity and superior quality of our programming is possible only because of the support of our members.
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Upcoming Vicarious Travel Opportunities:

A Message to Posterity
from the Chawaytiri of Peru

Tues., Sept. 13 at 6:45 PM

NMAI research scholar Jose Barreiro discusses the spiritual and agricultural traditions of the Chawaytiri people of Peru including a pilgrimage along the ancient Inkan road. A 30-minute documentary is premiered. Buy tickets>>

Chawaytiri of Peru

The Renaissance Court of Urbino
Thurs., Sept. 15 at 6:45 PM

Explore the Montefeltro Court of Urbino, which became a paragon of the virtues of the Renaissance in art, intellectualism, justice, and governance and that attracted the greatest artists, architects, and scholars of the day. Buy tickets>>

Court of Urbino

Gordion, Ancient Capital of Midas and Phrygia
Sat., Oct. 22 at 9:30 AM

Scholars look at the ancient site of Gordion, home of King Midas and place where Alexander the Great cut the Gordion knot, over the course of its 4,000 year history. Buy tickets>>

Ancient Capital

Discovering Gabon: Africa’s Wildland Mosaic
Tues., Oct. 25 at 6:45 PM

Gabon's rich diversity of wildlife in its bastion of forests, savannas, and Atlantic coastline is presented by Alfonso Alonzo, managing director of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Gamba Complex and its Laba Vembo laboratory. Buy tickets>>

Discovering Gabon: Africa’s Wildland Mosaic

Explore Chile: From the Atacama
Desert to Easter Island

Tues., Nov. 1 at 6:45 PM
Take a tour of this nation, defined by contrasts from the driest desert to mysterious Easter Island, to a valley famous for its wine production, a volcano-studded Lake District, and much more.
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Easter Island


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