EU Open House 2024

Explore Spanish culture through its art, gastronomy, and more as EU Embassies in Washington, D.C. open their doors to showcase European culture in this free event.

Visit Spain without leaving D.C.! Come see us on Saturday, May 11, as part of the EU Open House. Together with our European partners in D.C., we’ll be showing off all that Spain and Europe have to offer at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, for free and with no need to register.

Culture, food and fun

Sample Spain with a plate of paella, a pintxo of tortilla española (Spanish omelette), a sip of a refreshing Spanish beer, or a taste of some delicious chorizo. Join us in this celebration and plan your next trip with the Spanish Tourism Office or enter for a chance to win an official jersey of one of the leading soccer teams from La Liga.

An event for the whole family

We want people of all ages to enjoy and learn about everything Spain has to offer. From bracelets, face paint, and Spanish “passport” stamps to science experiments led by ECUSA, the Association of Spanish Scientists in the United States, your kids will have their very own place at our Open House.

Current exhibitions

Get to know the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain better while enjoying a day accompanied by Spanish food and drinks. The following exhibitions are on show at the the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain:

La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovia

In Washington, D.C. | 12/01 – 12/31/2025 | Visual arts

Spanish illustrator Carmen Segovia explores the idea of returning to the outside world in this third intervention on the windows of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C.

SPAINfographics

In Washington, D.C. | 04/17 – 04/30/2025 | Visual arts

Explore the intricate relationship between Spain and the U.S. through this collective exhibition featuring the work of twelve Spanish infographists.

Not Your Regular Wall: Ramón y Cajal by Brais Rodríguez

In Washington, D.C. | 03/14 – 12/31/2024 | Visual arts

The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC presents the sixth edition of “Not Your Regular Wall,” featuring “Ramón y Cajal” by Spanish artist Brais Rodríguez.

The support of Spain for the Independence of the U.S.

In Washington, D.C. | 01/01 – 12/30/2024 | Heritage

As a summary of the exhibition “Recovered Memories. Spain and the Support for the American Revolution,” this permanent showcase features documents, reproductions of uniforms, drawings, illustrations, maps and miniatures.

Not Your Regular Wall: Pan y Circo by Axel Void

In Washington, D.C. | 01/15 – 06/07/2024 | Visual arts

The third edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” hosts Spanish muralist Axel Void as a guest of honor this year.

Lideresas by Ana Amado

In Washington, D.C. | 03/08 – 05/31/2024 | Visual arts

“Lideresas” is the new work of Spanish artist Ana Amado that recreates historical photographs of male leaders, displayed at the fence of the Embassy of Spain’s Cultural Office.