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Lunch on the Plaza

National Museum of Asian Art

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Stop by NMAA's Plaza to enjoy savory meals & sweet treats available for purchase from local Asian and Asian American food vendors. Weekdays between 12 and 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Follow @natasianart for updates regarding cancellations and vendor changes.

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Friday Lunch on the Plaza
Fri, May 5, 12:00 PM
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Thursday Lunch on the Plaza
Thu, May 4, 12:00 PM
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Wednesday Lunch on the Plaza
Wed, May 3, 12:00 PM
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National Museum of Asian Art

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The Freer and Sackler Galleries together form the National Museum of Asian Art at the Smithsonian.

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Enjoy performances in the Freer courtyard on Tuesday afternoons at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Explore the newly renovated courtyard and the nearby galleries while music drifts through the building. Join us each day for a different artist and performance.

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