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White Glove Wednesday: Cane
Mark Adams, Museum Director and Curator, will showcase one of Harry S. Truman's canes.
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Holidays in the Rotunda
Get into the holiday spirit with our annual Holidays in the Rotunda celebration this Saturday, December 13, starting at 10 a.m.!
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Sounds of Freedom: Welcome to the Barbecue
Celebrate Juneteenth with us on Friday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, with free entertainment and a barbecue lunch.
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Operation Desert Storm: How Did it End?
On the eve of Operation Desert Storm, at the end of the final pre-war briefing in January 1991, Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney asked the VII Corps commander, “How will it all end?”
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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
Following historical records and personal accounts, Of Pardons and Presidents examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC.
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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
Following historical records and personal accounts, "Of Pardons and Presidents" examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC.
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Truman Lecture Series: Dialogue with Descendants
Join us for the 2026 Truman Lecture Series, an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, global engagement, and the pursuit of peace.
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“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history.
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"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history.
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Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for January is “Archives: Behind the Scenes"