Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Asian art · Museum education · Washington, DC

Connection with Alex

Alex supported docent and education programmes as a Docent Programs Management Intern in January–May 2024, followed by a volunteer Digital Associate role in 2024–2025.

Work & recognition

Projects, programmes and milestones. Each entry explains its relationship and attribution.

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January–May 2024 · Education support · Alex Dahdah’s professional record

Docent Programs Management Intern

Training-media production, digital docent resources and technology assistance for online and on-site education programmes.

2024–2025 · Volunteering · Alex Dahdah’s professional record

Docent Programs Digital Associate

A volunteer digital-support role following the internship.

Library established 1923 · Research & collections · Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

A resource for Asian art research

The museum library supports research, exhibitions and education through collections on Asian art, archaeology and conservation, alongside resources on American art in the Freer collection.

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About & links

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Biography

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art preserves, exhibits and studies Asian art in Washington, DC. Its collections range from antiquity to the present, alongside a collection of American art. Museum programmes connect these collections with visitors, educators and researchers.

Purpose & approach

Exhibitions, research, public programmes and learning resources connect Asian art and cultures with audiences in the United States and internationally.

Museum history · 1923 · 1987

Two galleries on the National Mall

The Freer Gallery opened in 1923 as the first art museum on the National Mall. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery followed in 1987; together they form the National Museum of Asian Art.

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