# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Expert Is In: Orchid Care 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Meet an orchid expert from Smithsonian Gardens or the United States Botanic Garden and learn more about this incredible plant family!

This week, Smithsonian Gardens Horticulturist Justin Kondrat will share tips for caring for orchids at home. Drop in at any time during the program and be sure to bring your orchid questions.

This program is offered in conjunction with the More than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids exhibition at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, open during museum hours through April 26, 2026.
 
Notes:
Free timed-entry passes are required to enter the National Museum of African American History and Culture for this program. Be sure to reserve your entry pass here: https://tickets.si.edu/nmaahc/events/4561cfa0-226f-6a98-2228-1b72ec70494f   Advance timed-entry passes are released 30 days in advance on a rolling basis.

Same-day timed-entry passes are available daily at the entrance. See NMAAHC staff for assistance.
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- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.si.edu/nmaahc/events/4561cfa0-226f-6a98-2228-1b72ec70494f?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=washington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
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- **long**: -77.032536010743
- **full address**: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

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- **organizer**: Smithsonian Gardens (https://allevents.in/org/smithsonian-gardens/12629789)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Smithsonian Gardens
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Expert Is In: Orchid Care 101 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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