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*NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY “Portrait of a Nation: 2025 Honorees,” through Nov. 15. Steven Spielberg, Temple Grandin and Jamie Dimon are among those depicted in this annual exhibition spotlighting those who have made extraordinary contributions to American culture. “Star Power: Photographs From Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell (A Sequel),” through Jan. 10. An encore installation featuring 20 photos of movie stars from the 1930s and ’40s. “The Spirit of Invention: Patent Office and Patentees,” through June 6. An exhibition depicting the early history of the Patent Office through selections from the museum’s collection. “Meserve Collection Highlights: Modern Prints From Mathew Brady’s Portrait Negatives,” through May 14, 2028. Nine prints from 19thcentury negatives feature the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ulysses S. Grant and more. Eighth and F streets NW. npg.si.edu

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART “Saodat Ismailova: Melted Into the Sun,” through Nov. 29. Text, archival footage and original film unpack Central Asia’s traditions, oral histories and landscapes. “From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art,” through Jan. 18. More than two-dozen Islamic works from the Louvre in Paris are on display. “A Museum in the Making,” through Aug. 1. This exhibition tells the story of Charles Lang Freer’s Detroit home, which the collector and industrialist turned into an experiment in art and design. “Woven and Cast: Chinese Textiles and Japanese Metalwork From the Shirley Z. Johnson Collection,” Saturday through Nov. 28, 2027. A series of pairings that place Chinese textiles from the Ming and Qing dynasties alongside contemporary Japanese metalwork. 1050 Independence Ave. SW. asia.si.edu

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