February

Local Residents Ride Free

We love our locals! Experience the many different attractions the nation’s capital has to offer! District of Columbia residents, as well as residents within a 50 mile radius can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

Game Change: Elephants Prey to Preservation

Game Change traces the shift in public attitudes about elephants from the late 19th century, an era when big game hunting was prevalent, to the critical conservation concerns of today. The exhibition is curated by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Gallery Talk: Rosa Parks, Before the Bus

In honor of the anniversary of Parks’s birth on February 4, exhibition curator Adrienne Cannon will discuss Parks’s childhood and family life before the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

DC Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival

Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to oooey goooey melted chocolate fondue and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates. Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines and a sip of fine whiskies! Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts and more… Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie.
Delight your taste buds! More than just a Chocolate Festival, included in your ticket price is a tasting glass to enjoy unlimited wine and whiskey – we’ll have a nice selection of craft beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages as well. Hey, and buy some to take home – why not, you deserve it! Paid admission.

Brews and Banter: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Join select cast members from the company of The Merry Wives of Windsor in conversation over Bluejacket beer. Have your questions ready for this off-the-cuff pre-show gathering.