by Peggy Robin
Nowruz Family Festival at NMAA
Sunday, March 16, 2025
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art
National Museum of Asian Art
Honor the new year at our annual Nowruz Family Day. Come dressed in your Nowruz best and welcome spring with free attractions for all ages, including storytelling, hands-on activities, and more. Persian sweets and food will be available for purchase. Learn about Nowruz.
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Register in advance to make sure you get the best experience. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
A note about construction and accessibility: The 12th St. sidewalk that runs north and south between Jefferson Dr. and Independence Ave. will be closed due to construction. We encourage you to use the Enid A. Haupt Garden to get from Independence Ave. to Jefferson Dr., and vice versa. Find more accessibility details.
Performances
All performance locations have limited capacity, and access will not be allowed once capacity is reached.
- Storytelling with XantheRipley Center, Discovery Theater, level B312:30, 2:00, and 3:30 p.m.
- Musical Performances by Kimia Hesabi and Erin Murphy SnedecorWest Building, Meyer Auditorium, level G12:45, 2:00, and 3:45 p.m.
Activities
Special thanks to Gandomak Children Persian School and our backgammon community players.
- Haft Sin Table11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Haft Sin TableEast Building, Gallery 3011 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Scavenger Hunt and Storybook ReadingWest Building, Galleries 3 and 411 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Wish TreeWest Building, South Corridor11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Backgammon and ChessWest Building, South Corridor12–3 p.m.
- Calligraphy by Alibaba AwrangEast Building, B1 Lobby11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m.
Crafts
Special thanks to Iranian Community School, FarsiSpeakingKids, Gandomak Children Persian School, and Nina Mortazavi.
- Postcard and Nasir al-Mulk Mosque Suncatcher Craft by Gandomak SchoolWest Building, Freer Conference Room, level GR11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Threads of Iran: Regional Clothing Craft by Nina MortazaviEast Building, Gallery 2711 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Printing in Persian: Linocut Printmaking with Kucheh Art Studio + ShopEast Building, Gallery 2711 a.m.-4 p.m
- Hyacinth Craft by Iranian Community School/FarsiSpeakingKidsEast Building, ImaginAsia Classroom, level B211 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Haft Sin ColoringWest Building, North Corridor11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Haft Sin Coloring with Iranian Community School/FarsiSpeakingKidsEast Building, Gallery 3011 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tours and Talks
- Docent-Led Spotlight TalksWest Building, Galleries 3–41–2 p.m., 2–3 p.m., 3–4 p.m.
- Docent-Led Spotlight TalksWest Building, Gallery 121–2 p.m., 2–3 p.m., 3–4 p.m.
- Tours with Curator Antonietta CatanzaritiEast Building, Gallery 211–2 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Food for Sale
Sales until supplies last. Lines for food vendors end at 3:30 p.m.
- Moby DickRipley Center, Room 303712–4 p.m.
- KooKoo DCRipley Center, Room 303512–4 p.m.
- Kandu PastryRipley Center, Room 303712–4 p.m.
- The Persian TableRipley Center, Room 303112–4 p.m.
- Afghan ChaiRipley Center, Room 303112–4 p.m.
More information: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/celebrations/nowruz/
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