Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids
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Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11 am – 3 pm Celebrate National OrchidDay at NMAAHC! Visit the museums temporary exhibition,More Than a Flower:The Connective Power ofOrchids, beforeit closes and join us for NMAAHCs Orchid Family Day. Whetheryou'rea curious individual or a family seeking hands-on fun, NMAAHC Family Days welcome visitors of all ages to explore, learn, and celebrate together as part of the NMAAHC Family. Enjoy a variety of activities designed forall ages exploring this captivating plant family and discover the many ways orchids connect us with nature and each other. Activity Highlights: Connect with thesights, sounds, and smells of theexhibitionthrough amorningmeditation Create a flower collage and contribute to a blossoming community art wall with NMAAHC Kids Take part in a hands-on art activity withSmithsonian Gardens andlearn about orchid care at the Discovery Station Design your ownflowercrowninspiredbyLucilleCaines' OrchidHat Explore the exhibitionwith anorchid themedscavenger hunt Stop by our activity stations to learn about the important work done by the experts from theUnited StatesBotanicGardenand the Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterAll programs are drop-instyle,and someactivitiesand suppliesmaybeoffered on a first-come, first-served basis.Tickets arerequiredto enter themuseum,andall activities are subject to change. This event is presented in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. SeeMore Than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids,the 30thannual joint orchid exhibition between Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden at the National Museum of African AmericanHistory and Culture through April 26, 2026. For inquires, please contact [email protected] Sponsor: African American History and Culture Museum Co-sponsor: Smithsonian Gardens Event Location: 2nd Floor + 4th Floor Panoramic Overlook Cost: Free! Get Tickets/Register: tickets.si.edu... Categories: Celebrations, Kids & Families, Workshops Related Exhibition: More Than a Flower