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Help the National Museum of Asian Art celebrate its Centennial in May

The National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its Next 100. Please support one of the largest events in the museum’s history by volunteering during our two-week festival!

Colorful dancers performing in front of Freer Gallery — *Performance on the Plaza for an After Hours event at the National Museum of Asian Art. Photo courtesy of the National Museum of Asian Art.*

The National Museum of Asian Art is hosting its biggest event in years with the Centennial Festival, May 1 through May 14. The two-week festival will feature dance classes, artmaking, cooking demonstrations, tours, food trucks, live entertainment, and more.

We are looking for volunteers already within the Smithsonian community to assist with ticket scanning, crowd control, and wayfinding, although exact duties will vary depending on the event. We will host an on-site orientation in April to train all volunteers.

By volunteering at our Centennial Festival, you will be a part of the National Museum of Asian Art’s history and help set us up for success in the Next 100. We thank you in advance for your support.

Time Commitment

Volunteer shifts are available from May 1 – May 14, including weekday, weekend, daytime, and evening options.

General Volunteer Hours

May 1-10

11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

May 11

11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

May 12

11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

May 13

10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

May 14

11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Volunteers must be able to attend our on-site orientation on Saturday, April 22 at 2pm.

Special Qualifications

All positions require standing for long periods of time and some shifts take place outdoors.

How to sign up to volunteer

If you’re a current Smithsonian volunteer and are interested in volunteering at this event, find the application by logging into Vsys and then clicking this link.

If you have any questions, please email Nicole Dowd, at DowdNK@si.edu.