# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids (Off-site Drop-in Family Program)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate National Orchid Day with this family program! Join us for Orchid Family Day at our 30th annual joint orchid exhibition, “More Than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids,” in collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Whether you’re a curious individual or a family seeking hands-on fun, Orchid Family Day welcomes visitors of all ages to explore, learn, and celebrate together.   

Enjoy a variety of activities designed for all ages exploring this captivating plant family and discover the many ways orchids connect us with nature and each other.  

Activity Highlights:   

 * Connect with the sights, sounds, and smells of the exhibition through a morning meditation
 * Create a flower collage and contribute to a blossoming community art wall with NMAAHC Kids
 * Take part in a hands-on art activity with Smithsonian Gardens and learn about orchid care at the Discovery Station
Design your own flower crown inspired by Lucille Caines’ Orchid Hat 
 * Explore the exhibition with an orchid-themed scavenger hunt   
* Stop by our activity stations to learn about the important work done by the experts from the United States Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center  

Please note: This program is offered in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens and the “More than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids” exhibition on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). 


Free timed-entry passes are required to enter the National Museum of African American History and Culture for this program. Registering for this program functions as your timed-entry pass.

Intended Audience: Families

Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern
Location: National Museum of African American History and Culture 2nd Floor + 4th Floor Panoramic Overlook
FREE: Pre-registration required. Register at https://tickets.si.edu/nmaahc/events/019d4f83-cae2-b530-8677-63133dd2e557
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/orchid-family-day-the-connective-power-of-orchids-off-site-drop-in-family-program/200029948580206
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art, health-wellness, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
- **lat**: 38.891101396307
- **long**: -77.032536010743
- **full address**: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW,Washington D.C., Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids (Off-site Drop-in Family Program) being held?
  - **A:** Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids (Off-site Drop-in Family Program) takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW,Washington D.C., Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids (Off-site Drop-in Family Program)?
  - **A:** Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids (Off-site Drop-in Family Program) is organized by U.S. Botanic Garden.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at U.S. Botanic Garden's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given U.S. Botanic Garden a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. U.S. Botanic Garden has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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