Freer and Sackler Galleries Events Calendar

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Friday, July 30, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Contract

Films In the 1970s and 80s, the Hui Brothers kept Hong Kong audiences in stitches with a string of popular slapstick comedies that have rarely been seen in the U.S. This screening provides a rare chance to see them in all their ridiculous glory. This classic satire of the entertainment industry is full of silly jokes, wacky physical comedy, and amazing stunts. It tells the story of a beleaguered television executive who, with help from his eccentric inventor brother and a sub-par magician friend, goes to amazing lengths to get out of his contract so he can move on to his dream job. (Dir. Michael Hui; 1978; 97 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, July 31, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, July 31, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Saturday, July 31, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Carved in Stone: A Major Sculptural Material of Angkor

Talks and Lectures Conservation scientist Janet Douglas explains the connections between Khmer stone sculpture and regional geology and ancient quarrying in Cambodia. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Saturday, July 31, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 1, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 1, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Sunday, August 1, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Contract

Films In the 1970s and 80s, the Hui Brothers kept Hong Kong audiences in stitches with a string of popular slapstick comedies that have rarely been seen in the U.S. This screening provides a rare chance to see them in all their ridiculous glory. This classic satire of the entertainment industry is full of silly jokes, wacky physical comedy, and amazing stunts. It tells the story of a beleaguered television executive who, with help from his eccentric inventor brother and a sub-par magician friend, goes to amazing lengths to get out of his contract so he can move on to his dream job. (Dir. Michael Hui; 1978; 97 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, August 1, 2010, 2:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Anime: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Trace the development of manga drawing and anime films and books by examining the Galleries’ collection of art from Japan. Work with anime artists to develop your own skills. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $40; e-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Monday, August 2, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 2, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 2, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Monday, August 2, 2010, 1:00 PM.

ExplorAsia: A Drop-in Art Adventure for Families

Kids and Family Travel through time to Japan of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in this fun, flexible afternoon program. Peer into scenes pictured on Japanese screens and discover what life was like in the city and countryside. Look closely at images of farmers, actors, samurai, and everyday people of the time. Act out what you see, write a family poem, handle artists’ tools and materials, and explore how screens were made and used. Come anytime between 2–4 pm and stay as long as you’d like. Family members of all ages are welcome. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Gallery 5 (Japanese Screens). Monday, August 2, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Anime: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Trace the development of manga drawing and anime films and books by examining the Galleries’ collection of art from Japan. Work with anime artists to develop your own skills. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $40; e-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 1:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Anime: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Trace the development of manga drawing and anime films and books by examining the Galleries’ collection of art from Japan. Work with anime artists to develop your own skills. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $40; e-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Anime: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Trace the development of manga drawing and anime films and books by examining the Galleries’ collection of art from Japan. Work with anime artists to develop your own skills. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $40; e-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 5, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 5, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Thursday, August 5, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 6, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 6, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Friday, August 6, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Pye Dog

Films Three strangers—a boy who refuses to speak, a gangster posing as a janitor at the boy’s school, and a mysterious substitute teacher—come together by chance, but slowly discover that their fates are intertwined. A poignant tale of loyalty and friendship masquerading as a crime drama, this film is stylishly shot, full of images of uncanny beauty that enhance its wistful mood. (Dir. Derek Kwok; 2007; 90 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Friday, August 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 7, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 7, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Saturday, August 7, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Cambodian American Heritage Master Ensemble: Stories of the Gods

Performances NEA Heritage Fellows Sam-Oeun Tes and Ngek Chum, Cambodia’s prima ballerina Devi Yim, and master dancers and musicians of Cambodian American Heritage retell classic stories related to the Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on view in Gods of Angkor. Categories: Performances. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free tickets required. Related Events: Pre-performance tour: Gods of Angkor, 1 pm, Sackler sublevel 1. Saturday, August 7, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Sunday, August 8, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: The Pye Dog

Films Three strangers—a boy who refuses to speak, a gangster posing as a janitor at the boy’s school, and a mysterious substitute teacher—come together by chance, but slowly discover that their fates are intertwined. A poignant tale of loyalty and friendship masquerading as a crime drama, this film is stylishly shot, full of images of uncanny beauty that enhance its wistful mood. (Dir. Derek Kwok; 2007; 90 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, August 8, 2010, 2:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Claymation: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Learn claymation techniques with Corcoran School of Art+Design instructor Erik Swanson and animate an action figure based on the Sackler’s collection of Asian art. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $50; E-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Monday, August 9, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 9, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 9, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Monday, August 9, 2010, 1:00 PM.

ExplorAsia: A Drop-in Art Adventure for Families

Kids and Family Travel through time to Japan of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in this fun, flexible afternoon program. Peer into scenes pictured on Japanese screens and discover what life was like in the city and countryside. Look closely at images of farmers, actors, samurai, and everyday people of the time. Act out what you see, write a family poem, handle artists’ tools and materials, and explore how screens were made and used. Come anytime between 2–4 pm and stay as long as you’d like. Family members of all ages are welcome. Categories: Kids & Families. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Freer Gallery 5 (Japanese Screens). Monday, August 9, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Claymation: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Learn claymation techniques with Corcoran School of Art+Design instructor Erik Swanson and animate an action figure based on the Sackler’s collection of Asian art. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $50; E-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 1:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Claymation: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Learn claymation techniques with Corcoran School of Art+Design instructor Erik Swanson and animate an action figure based on the Sackler’s collection of Asian art. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $50; E-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Claymation: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Learn claymation techniques with Corcoran School of Art+Design instructor Erik Swanson and animate an action figure based on the Sackler’s collection of Asian art. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $50; E-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Thursday, August 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 12, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 12, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Thursday, August 12, 2010, 1:00 PM.

ImaginAsia Workshop: Claymation: Young Artists Residency

Kids and Family Learn claymation techniques with Corcoran School of Art+Design instructor Erik Swanson and animate an action figure based on the Sackler’s collection of Asian art. Categories: Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: ImaginAsia classroom, Sackler sublevel 2. Cost: Registration: $50; E-mail eckerst@si.edu for more information and to apply. Friday, August 13, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 13, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 13, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Friday, August 13, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic Boy

Films A teenage magician falls head over heels for a store clerk in this delightful comedy. Starring real-life apprentice magician Anjo Leung—who performs tricks without the help of special effects—this film charms with its sleights-of-hand and evocation of Mongkok street life and the excitement of first love. (Dir. Adam Wong; 2007; 88 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Saturday, August 14, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Divine Dwellings: The Architectural Context of Khmer Sculpture

Talks and Lectures Independent scholar Helen Jessup examines Khmer temples in an effort to restore the relationship between Cambodian statuary and the sacred spaces for which it was originally created. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free. Saturday, August 14, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Sunday, August 15, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic Boy

Films A teenage magician falls head over heels for a store clerk in this delightful comedy. Starring real-life apprentice magician Anjo Leung—who performs tricks without the help of special effects—this film charms with its sleights-of-hand and evocation of Mongkok street life and the excitement of first love. (Dir. Adam Wong; 2007; 88 min.; Cantonese with English subtitles). Categories: Films. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free; first come, first served. Sunday, August 15, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Monday, August 16, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 19, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 19, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Thursday, August 19, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Eco-Friendly India

Featured are goods from villages in Gujarat, India, where local women have been taught traditional techniques to make such handicrafts as mats, totes, and bags from recycled materials. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Shop. Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 20, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 20, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Friday, August 20, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Eco-Friendly India

Featured are goods from villages in Gujarat, India, where local women have been taught traditional techniques to make such handicrafts as mats, totes, and bags from recycled materials. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Shop. Saturday, August 21, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 21, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 21, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Saturday, August 21, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Conversing with Clay

Workshops Learn about the exchange of ceramics in Southeast Asia with a visit to Taking Shape, and then sculpt your own clay creations inspired by the exhibition. No experience necessary. Materials fee: $10. Registration is required and begins two Mondays before each event. Send an e-mail to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu for reservations. Categories: Workshops. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sublevel 2. Cost: Materials fee: $10. Required registration begins two Mondays before each workshop. Send an e-mail to fsgasiaeducation@si.edu for reservations. Saturday, August 21, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Eco-Friendly India

Featured are goods from villages in Gujarat, India, where local women have been taught traditional techniques to make such handicrafts as mats, totes, and bags from recycled materials. Categories: Shopping/Book Signing. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Sackler Shop. Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Sunday, August 22, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Monday, August 23, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Thursday, August 26, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 27, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Friday, August 27, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Friday, August 27, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 28, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Saturday, August 28, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Saturday, August 28, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Sunday, August 29, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 30, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Monday, August 30, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Monday, August 30, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Freer Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Explore the Freer Gallery of Art's rich and diverse collections. Learn about the museum's history and its outstanding holdings of Asian and late 19th-century American art. Exceptional works from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East, and the Islamic world are on view. The Freer also houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings, prints, and drawings by American artist James McNeill Whistler, including his famous Peacock Room. Museum founder Charles Lang Freer's understanding and appreciation of art and its history shaped his personal collection and his vision for the first Smithsonian museum devoted to the fine arts. Discover how he viewed Asian and American art from the perspective of a collector and a connoisseur in the late 19th century. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Freer information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Sackler Gallery Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours Discover the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery’s premier collection of Asian art, with works from a broad range of Asian cultures and times. Learn about the history of the museum and view exceptional objects from the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Year-Round: • Most days except Wednesdays: 12 Noon Notes - No tour on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the exhibitions. - From time to time, the museum may offer additional tours; inquire at the information desk. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Special Exhibition Tour: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia

Ongoing Tours Join a docent-led tour of this special exhibition. July 19 through August 31, 2010: • Most days, except Wednesdays: 1 PM Notes - No tours on federal holidays. - Tours might not be offered when other programs are taking place in the galleries. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Sackler Gallery. Event Location: Meet at the Sackler information desk. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Historians of Islamic Art Association (HIAA) Second Biennial Symposium: "Objects, Collections, and Cultures"

Devoted to the "art of the object," HIAA's second biennial symposium features several dozen leading specialists in the arts and cultures of the Islamic world. The program includes thematic panels with formal presentations, seminar-style workshops focused on art in the Freer and Sackler collections, and a roundtable discussion on the role of portable objects and their study over the last century. The symposium is open to the public. Visit historiansofislamicart.org for the program and registration. Co-sponsored by the Freer and Sackler Galleries, this symposium has been made possible through the generous support of the Bodri Foundation; Sheikha Hussah Sabah Salem al-Sabah; Iran Heritage Foundation; Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Harvard University; International Center of Medieval Art; and an anonymous donor. . Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Workshops. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Thursday, October 21, 2010.

Historians of Islamic Art Association (HIAA) Second Biennial Symposium: "Objects, Collections, and Cultures"

Devoted to the "art of the object," HIAA's second biennial symposium features several dozen leading specialists in the arts and cultures of the Islamic world. The program includes thematic panels with formal presentations, seminar-style workshops focused on art in the Freer and Sackler collections, and a roundtable discussion on the role of portable objects and their study over the last century. The symposium is open to the public. Visit historiansofislamicart.org for the program and registration. Co-sponsored by the Freer and Sackler Galleries, this symposium has been made possible through the generous support of the Bodri Foundation; Sheikha Hussah Sabah Salem al-Sabah; Iran Heritage Foundation; Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Harvard University; International Center of Medieval Art; and an anonymous donor. . Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Workshops. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Friday, October 22, 2010.

Historians of Islamic Art Association (HIAA) Second Biennial Symposium: "Objects, Collections, and Cultures"

Devoted to the "art of the object," HIAA's second biennial symposium features several dozen leading specialists in the arts and cultures of the Islamic world. The program includes thematic panels with formal presentations, seminar-style workshops focused on art in the Freer and Sackler collections, and a roundtable discussion on the role of portable objects and their study over the last century. The symposium is open to the public. Visit historiansofislamicart.org for the program and registration. Co-sponsored by the Freer and Sackler Galleries, this symposium has been made possible through the generous support of the Bodri Foundation; Sheikha Hussah Sabah Salem al-Sabah; Iran Heritage Foundation; Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Harvard University; International Center of Medieval Art; and an anonymous donor. . Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Workshops. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Saturday, October 23, 2010.

“The Small Citadel”: Reconstructing the Ruined Buddhist Complex of Banteay Chhmar

Talks and Lectures Buildings archaeologist Olivier Cunin demonstrates how to use three-dimensional computer graphics to reconstruct the ruins of a major Angkorian site. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Related Exhibition: Gods of Angkor. Sunday, October 24, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Fifth Forbes Symposium on Scientific Research in the Field of Asian Art

To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of The Freer Chinese Bronzes, by J. Rutherford Gettens, this year’s Forbes Symposium covers topics in Asian metallurgy: Southeast Asian, Chinese, and West Asian copper alloys. The symposium is organized by the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research of the Freer and Sackler Galleries and will be in English only. It is free to attend; registration is required. Visit asia.si.edu/visitor/dcsrSymposium.htm. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Workshops. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free to attend; registration is required. Continues: October 28-29. Thursday, October 28, 2010, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Fifth Forbes Symposium on Scientific Research in the Field of Asian Art

To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of The Freer Chinese Bronzes, by J. Rutherford Gettens, this year’s Forbes Symposium covers topics in Asian metallurgy: Southeast Asian, Chinese, and West Asian copper alloys. The symposium is organized by the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research of the Freer and Sackler Galleries and will be in English only. It is free to attend; registration is required. Visit asia.si.edu/visitor/dcsrSymposium.htm. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Workshops. Venue: Freer Gallery. Event Location: Meyer Auditorium. Cost: Free to attend; registration is required. Continues: October 28-29. Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.