NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
September 8 to January 19, 2025
A pivotal 1874 exhibition in Paris is considered by many to be the birthplace of modernist painting. Many works that appeared in that historic show—seen as radical at the time—will be on view at the National Gallery in an exhibit exploring political and social shifts that sparked the Impressionist movement. Included are paintings by Cézanne, Degas, Monet and Renoir. nga.gov

Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti
September 29 to March 9, 2025
This illuminating survey showcases creations by the most prominent artists to have lived or worked in Haiti over the past century, including 21 pieces recently gifted to the museum. Modern-day examples will be shown alongside paintings by such mid-20th-century luminaries as Hector Hyppolite, Rigaud Benoit and Philomé Obin. The exhibit also traces the influences Haitian art has had on African American artists. nga.gov

PHILLIPS COLLECTION
Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
Through September 22
The first large-scale exhibition dedicated to collage by contemporary African American artists features nearly 60 pieces by 49 individuals. This diverse, intergenerational group employs an array of materials and techniques to create poignant expressions of shared history and memory, cultural hybridity, gender fluidity and notions of beauty. phillipscollection.org

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Suchitra Mattai: Myth from Matter
September 20 to January 12, 2025
Los Angeles-based artist Suchitra Mattai creates layered textile installations, sculptures, collages and paintings by combining richly colored saris, vintage needlepoints, book pages, jewelry, tinsel, beads and other found objects. The NMWA’s spotlight on 40 of her mixed-media and textile installations explores how memory, myth and visual culture can counter colonial and patriarchal narratives. nmwa.org

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
Tuan Andrew Nguyen: The Island
Through May 4, 2025
Artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s multimedia installations blend fact, memory, myth and mysticism. This 42-minute film, running continuously in a dedicated gallery, is set on the tiny Malaysian island of Pulau Bidong, a primary destination for refugees escaping by boat after the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975. Unfolding in an imagined future, the narrative draws parallels to mass migrations of the present day. americanart.si.edu

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains
Through January 20, 2026
The juxtaposition of historical hides, muslins and ledger books with more than 50 contemporary works commissioned by the museum celebrates the genre of narrative art among Native nations of the Great Plains. Items on view range from war deeds and ceremonial depictions to pop culture images.
americanindian.si.edu

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
Smithsonian Craft2Wear
September 27 to 29
Peruse—and purchase—one-of-a-kind
creations from a curated collection of wearable crafts at this annual event. More than 90 makers display their wares, from jewelry and leather to clothing, accessories and decorative fiber. Proceeds support grants to the Smithsonian for education, outreach and research projects. smithsoniancraftshow.org

HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
OSGEMEOS: Endless Story
September 29 to August 3, 2025
Twin brothers Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo make up the art duo OSGEMEOS, which translates to “the twins” in Portuguese. Born in 1970s São Paulo, they merge elements of Brazilian history and culture with graffiti, hip-hop, music and dreams to create fantastical murals, paintings, sculpture, site-specific installations and videos. Spanning an entire floor, the first U.S. museum survey devoted to OSGEMEOS will document their trajectory with almost 1,000 pieces on display. hirshhorn.si.edu

THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM
Healing the Body, Healing the Soul: Methods of Therapy in Medieval Europe
Through December 15
The Walters explores the intimate link between body and soul as envisioned during the medieval period, demonstrating how art contributed to European perceptions of wellness and even aided in therapeutic practices. Works on display examine medical theories and practices, saints and health, pilgrimmage and spiritual endeavors. thewalters.org

TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS
Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show
October 18 to 20
Exhibitors showcase an array of home-related products and services, from kitchen and bath and building materials to landscaping, storage solutions and more. mdfallhomeandgarden.com