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A collection of stone and gilt bronze Buddhist sculptures highlight two flourishing ages, the late Six Dynasties and the High Tang (6th to 8th century). The exhibition's dramatic focus is the monumental Cosmological Buddha: a life-size stone sculpture covered in intricate representations of the earthly realms. It is the only one of its kind on the world. Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

The entire museum space -- walls, floor, escalator sides -- will be wrapped in text-printed vinyl by the artist, immersing visitors in a hall of voices that address conflicting perceptions of democracy, power and belief. Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

An ongoing exhibit that looks at the Baltimore's role in the War of 1812, including Rembrandt Peale portraits of Baltimore Defenders and the original manuscript of the Star-Spangled Banner. Maryland Historical Society 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore, MD | 410-685-3750

A large collection of railroad cars, equipment and artifacts showing the role of trains during the Civil War. The museum will also feature narrated train rides to Camp Carroll for an additional cost. B&O Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD | 410-752-2490

Studio portraits by one of the most famous photographers of the Civil War. National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Rare depictions of meetings inside the Kloveniersdoelen, the gathering place of one of Amsterdam's three militia companies, by Govert Flinck and Bartholomeus van der Helst are displayed National Gallery of Art Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC | 202-737-4215

Excellent Dim Sum, Saturdays only. The Source 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC