F|S Public Programs
The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Auditorium, located in the Freer, provides a venue for a broad variety of free public programs relating to the collections, including exceptional concerts of Asian music and dance, lectures, chamber music, and dramatic presentations. It is also known for its well-curated film series, highlighting a wide variety of Asian cultures.
The Freer|Sackler also presents family programs such as ImaginAsia and ExplorAsia, as well as family festivals such as its annual Nowruz celebration in March. Hands-on workshops, including the popular Inner-Artist, Art ID, and educator workshops, allow visitors to tour and then create their own artistic responses.
Most recently, the museums started the popular series Asia After Dark, opening up the space for musicians, dancing, Asian cuisine, and other after-work adventures.
Free drop-in tours guide visitors through both featured exhibitions and specific themes in both the Freer and Sackler galleries, and a wide range of public lectures provide in-depth experiences with prominent artists and scholars.
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