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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wed, Oct 25Reston MuseumOct 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – Dec 31, 2023, 4:00 PMReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAOpens Oct 25 and closes Dec 31. An exhibit featuring 25 extraordinary homegrown Restonians.
- Sat, Jan 27Reston Museum & Reston Community CenterJan 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMReston Museum & Reston Community Center, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAEnter to compete in a timed brick-building competition. Each age group has a different theme. Don't want to compete? Join fun free family-friendly activities and view the Charm City LUG Master build exhibit! Activities at Reston Museum and Reston Community Center.
- Wed, Feb 07Reston MuseumFeb 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAToddler program including a craft, book, short walk, and fun! Reston's history is explored through art, nature, & more. A new theme is explored monthly.
- Wed, Feb 21Reston Community Center Lake AnneFeb 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:05 PMReston Community Center Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAPresentation by Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre. Librarians at the Virginia Room at Fairfax Library authors of the book Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries.
- Wed, Mar 13Reston Community Center Lake AnneMar 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMReston Community Center Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAOn the 20th anniversary of the installation of "Untold Stories" (AKA Bronze Bob) meet Zachary Oxman. Zachary Oxman is a native of Reston and also the sculptor of Convergence at Aperture in Reston.
- Tue, Apr 02Reston MuseumApr 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 30, 2024, 4:00 PMReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAThe exhibit explores the stories behind Reston's Used Book Shop and "Bronze Bob," and their lasting legacy in Reston. Special just in time for the 20th anniversary of Founder's Day in April
- Sat, Apr 06Reston MuseumApr 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMReston Museum , 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAFounder's Day celebrates 20 years! Live, Work, Play Bob Simon's Way. Come to Lake Anne Plaza to enjoy community performances, a book fair with local authors and organizations, exhibits, & family-friendly activities.
- Sat, Apr 06Reston MuseumApr 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 30, 2024, 4:00 PMReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAView historic artifacts that tell the story of one of Reston's oldest children's centers.
- Wed, May 15Reston Community Center Lake AnneMay 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMReston Community Center Lake Anne , 1609-A Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAMeet the students and learn about their experiences working on the annual STEAM TEAM project. Now in its twelfth year, the SLHS STEAM Team has been creating temporary public art installations for the Lake Thoreau spillway (a utilitarian drainage platform).
- Multiple DatesSat, May 18Reston MuseumMay 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USADrop in and create something fun every Saturday!
- Sat, Aug 10Lake Anne PlazaAug 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – Aug 11, 2024, 5:00 PMLake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USARace your cardboard creation on Lake Anne on August 10, 2024!
- Sat, Oct 19RestonOct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMReston, Reston, VA, USATour amazing homes throughout Reston! Tickets will be attached to the confirmation email once tickets are purchased.
- Upon RequestReston MuseumUpon RequestReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAStep back in time! This outside walking tour starts at the Reston Museum and explores surrounding area. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Tour explores the founding of Reston and how this planned community revolutionized suburban neighborhoods.
- Time is TBDReston Community Center Lake AnneTime is TBDReston Community Center Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAProgram about Charles Goodman. Planned for Sept 2024. Date in September to be determined, stay tuned!
- Anytime!YoutubeAnytime!YoutubeView our past programs on our Youtube channel!
- Upon RequestReston MuseumUpon RequestReston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USAThe Reston Museum is perfect for intimate meetings and functions. Your event will be in a building that was a part of Reston's first village center, which opened in 1964. Be surrounded by Reston's history!
- Upon RequestClassroom or Reston MuseumUpon RequestClassroom or Reston MuseumThe program is roughly 40 minutes long. Includes a short presentation and activity. If the program is conducted at Reston Museum, the group may also take a tour of Lake Anne Plaza. Photo by Charlotte Geary.
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Programs of the Reston Museum are supported in part by Reston Community Center.
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