Putting the Animals to Bed

Explore the architecture of the National Mall’s first art museum on this tour of the National Museum of Asian Art's Freer Gallery. Look closely at the West Building’s plaza, lobby, and inner courtyard while discovering the Italian architectural influences and design details of this US National Historic Landmark designed by the famed turn-of-the-century architect Charles Platt.

The story of National Geographic Society’s evolution from building the Society’s first permanent home in Washington, D.C. in 1904, to creating the Museum of Exploration dedicated to igniting the spark of curiosity.

Join us for a guided experience of the Hirshhorn’s unparalleled collections and groundbreaking exhibitions. Each tour offers an opportunity to engage with select works on view and the art and artists of our time through close looking, critical thinking, and conversation.