Description
2025 is the year of the snake! Celebrate Lunar New Year with the National Museum of Asian Art. This year we're hosting an early evening market at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building. Enjoy hands-on activities, lion dances, food, artisans and makers, and more!
Also enjoy family fun activities from 1–3 p.m. at the museum!
Detailed Activity Schedule and Map
@ the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building | 3–7 p.m.
Lunar New Year Market curated in partnership with the Redeye Night Market.
Food Vendors
AJM Kimchi
Anju / CHIKO / Mandu
bit bakery
Brindle Boxer Kombucha
Bun'd Up
CHIBOO Bakery
Ekiben
Gong Cha
MORE MISU
Noonchi
Roll Play/NUE Elegantly Vietnamese
Rose Ave Bakery
Tae-gu Kimchi
With Love, Cat and Theia
Wok Kitchen
Yume Asian Fusion
Makers
Chinese Street Market
Death By Narwhals — Tom Kim
Iggi Jewelry
Taeri Ceramics
Unni's Closet
Performances
Lion Dances by Yee Fung Toy Association
Educational Displays and Organizations
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Korean Cultural Center, Washington, DC
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Vietnam Society
Crafts and Activities
Presented by Worldance
@ the National Museum of Asian Art | 3–7 p.m.
Tours and Talks
3:30 p.m.
Gallery tour with curator Jan Stuart
West Building, Looking Out, Looking In: Art in Late Imperial China (gallery 13)
4 p.m.
Gallery tour with curator Keith Wilson
West Building, Promise of Paradise: Ancient Chinese Buddhist Sculpture (gallery 17)
5 p.m.
Gallery tour with curator Jan Stuart
West Building, Looking Out, Looking In: Art in Late Imperial China (gallery 13)
3–4:30 p.m.
Conservation Cart Talk | Preserving Chinese Paintings
3–7 p.m.
Docent Spotlight talks
Register in advance to make sure you get the best experience. Activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution
Cost
Free. Register in advance (recommended)
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Accessibility & Accommodations
ASL-interpreted program, Wheelchair accessible
Topics
After Five, Celebrations, Culinary Arts, Kids & Families
