Secrets and Hidden Stories Gallery Talk

April 1, 2025

12:15 pm

1:15 pm

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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About The Event

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum this April Fool’s Day for a mind-bending tour led by SAAM’s Lunder Education Chair, Carol Wilson. This playful and thought-provoking tour will take you beyond the surface of the artwork, revealing visual tricks, hidden stories, and surprising details lurking in plain sight.

Explore pieces that challenge perception, test your visual instincts, and uncover the fascinating ways artists have fooled the eye throughout history. Whether it’s optical illusions, or unexpected historical twists, this tour is packed with surprises.

Perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys a good mystery—don’t miss this chance to see SAAM’s collection in a whole new way!

Details:

Cost: FREE
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Nearest Metro Station: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Green/Yellow Lines)

Click HERE to register today!

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