Lunar New Year Festival (at National Museum of Asian Art)

Sat Feb 21, 2026
12:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
202-633-1000
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20013
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This festival takes place in both Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building nearby. Families can enjoy a scavenger hunt covering six different galleries, make a lantern, color a zodiac animal, try traditional ink painting, have their names written in Chinese, see lion dances, and more. 

Space is limited. Register in advance to make sure you get the best experience. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.