Orchid Family Day: The Connective Power of Orchids

Celebrate National Orchid Day at NMAAHC! Visit the museum's temporary exhibition, More Than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids, before it closes and join us for NMAAHC's Orchid Family Day. Whether you’re a curious individual or a family seeking hands-on fun, NMAAHC Family Days welcome visitors of all ages to explore, learn, and celebrate together as part of the NMAAHC Family.  

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 

All programs are drop-in style, and some activities and supplies may be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are required to enter the museum, and all activities are subject to change. This event is presented in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

See More Than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids, the 30th annual joint orchid exhibition between Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden at the National Museum of African American History and Culture through April 26, 2026.  

For inquires, please contact NMAAHCEngage@si.edu