Public programs and events at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Upcoming events
Big Moments, Little Stories
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Discover the power of storytelling and community through our early learners storytime experience inspired by We Make History! Through engaging stories, interactive gallery moments, and hands-on activities, children and caregivers will explore how everyday people, neighborhoods, and changemakers shape history in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Together, young learners will build curiosity and creativity. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10: 30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
In this workshop we will be exploring the connections between CSA’s and the communities that have embraced them. We will illuminate the role of micro farms as we all become more focused on the need for CLEAN, healthy foods. We will realize the first harvest of the season and we will compare the home garden and the support of a community garden. We will create an outline to understand the sweat equity of a home garden versus the support of a CSA.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Celebrate creativity, family, and the idea of “home” in this hands-on mini-birdhouse painting workshop designed for all ages. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the meaning of safe spaces, participants will decorate their own wooden mini-birdhouses using vibrant paints, patterns, and personal touches. Families are invited to work together to design birdhouses that reflect their unique stories, cultures, and creativity. Whether you choose bold colors, meaningful symbols, or playful designs, each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind expression of what “home” means to you—and a welcoming space for our feathered neighbors. All materials will be provided, including birdhouses, paints, brushes, and decorative elements. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your imagination! What to Expect: *Fun painting activity for families and children *Creative exploration of themes of home, nature, and community * A take-home mini-birdhouse to inspire the family to build a larger more practical birdhouse
A Night at the Museum: Celebrating 59 years of ACM
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
A Night at the Museum will be a night of history, heritage and community. On Thursday, September 17th, this after- hours celebration will be filled with live music by Marcus Mitchell and band, food, beverages and unique experiences designed to honor our shared stories while creating new memories together. Guests can visit the Perfume Bar by Scentelier Lab and explore the connection between fragrance, memory and community. Discover how scents woven into our lives can become part of the stories that shape us. Explore We Make History after-hours and discover how history is made, told and preserved. Enjoy light appetizers along with beer, wine and spirit free mocktails throughout the event, available while supplies last. This event is more than an anniversary. It is an opportunity to celebrate with the community and recognize stories that shape us. Thursday, September 17, 2026 7PM - 10PM Must be 21+ to attend
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Discover the power of storytelling and community through our early learners storytime experience inspired by We Make History! Through engaging stories, interactive gallery moments, and hands-on activities, children and caregivers will explore how everyday people, neighborhoods, and changemakers shape history in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Together, young learners will build curiosity and creativity. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10: 30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Lifelong Learners: Doll Making with Sherri Lumpkin
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join artist Sherri Lumpkin for a hands-on doll-making workshop that brings together creativity, storytelling, and personal reflection. Participants will create their own dolls while exploring themes of self-expression, self-esteem, healing, and the stories that shape our lives. Designed for adults of all experience levels, this welcoming two-hour workshop offers an opportunity to create, reflect, connect, and share through the art of doll making. No previous artmaking experience is required.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
What does your community look like—and how does it shape who you are? Join us for a vibrant, hands-on collage workshop led by artist Zsudayka Nzinga, where creativity becomes a pathway to storytelling, identity, and connection. Inspired by the work of Romare Bearden, Nzinga will help participants create collages of their favorite DC communities. Using a collage technique called Chigiri-e, a Japanese art form, participants will tear and assemble brightly colored cultural landscapes of memory, culture, and space. Designed with families in mind, this welcoming workshop invites participants of all ages to explore self-expression in a supportive and inspiring environment. Together, we celebrate the beauty of our differences and the shared threads that connect us all. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination, your story, and your unique perspective.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Discover the power of storytelling and community through our early learners storytime experience inspired by We Make History! Through engaging stories, interactive gallery moments, and hands-on activities, children and caregivers will explore how everyday people, neighborhoods, and changemakers shape history in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Together, young learners will build curiosity and creativity. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10: 30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us for a conversation with an organization that has worked with communities to address issues of food security. We will tie in the late summer garden work to our overall theme of food insecurity. We will plant the first seedlings for the fall gardens. We will harvest the last of the summer vegetables. We will clean up and remove any plants that are past their peak. We will address the care of soil. We will start create a garden calendar for folks that are new to the garden.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Yoga Session: Purple Reign – Power & Transformation
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
A powerful culminating Trap Yoga celebration in royal purple tones. This energetic session synthesizes elements from all previous workshops into an empowerment experience. Features 'Crown Yourself' ceremony, optional group photo in purple attire, and closing gratitude circle reflecting on the transformative series journey. Attire: Please be sure to wear breathable clothing that allows for full range of movement and comfortable shoes. Participants are encouraged to embrace each workshop's color theme in their attire.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are invited to stay for indoor play, creative exploration, and time to connect with one another. This welcoming, accessible program supports different ways of participating, with sensory toys and tools available for children who benefit from tactile, movement, or sensory experiences. Come in, get cozy, meet your neighbors, and share stories that remind us that we all have a place in our community’s story. Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years Time and Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Duration: About 1 hour
Anacostia Community Museum · Anacostia Community Museum
The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020) every Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) from April 18 - November 21, 2026.* You can learn more about what is happening at the farm stand from our friends over at FRESHFARM Markets. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand is generously supported by The Hillside Foundation - Allan and Shelley Holt. *Weather permitting. Be sure to follow the Anacostia Community Museum for updated information.