Relive #EUOpenHouse 2026! On May 9 (Europe Day), over 74,000 people across Washington visited our participating embassies to get a taste of the vibrant cultures that make up the EU.
You can't deny the mood was jubilant! 🥳
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HONORING HISTORY THROUGH EFFORT:
Nearly 250 years after Washington & Rochambeau’s troops marched from Newport to Yorktown,🇫🇷🇺🇸🇩🇪runners retraced 17.76 mi for #EUOpenHouse, ending at the🇫🇷 Embassy for the inauguration of a #NPS plaque celebrating the “oldest alliance.”#America250
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May 13
EU Open House Day at the Washington D.C. Embassies
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#EUOpenHouse photos are now on our Flickr page!
Thank you for attending our largest cultural event of the year. 🎉 Were you caught by our photographers? Browse our photos and tell us what countries you visited this past weekend. 🇪🇺
Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTAzM
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May 12
Open doors, open conversations — over 2,200 Americans walked through our Embassy during the #EUOpenHouse on Saturday.
This is what 🇪🇪🇺🇸public diplomacy actually feels like.
This Europe Day, for #EUOpenHouse, we showcased Estonia’s culture, heritage & innovation - from folk dance and choir singing to our digital society and startups. ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
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This Europe Day, for #EUOpenHouse, we showcased Estonia’s culture, heritage & innovation - from folk dance and choir singing to our digital society and startups. ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
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Sauna, the best chocolate, and more at the Embassy of the Happiest Country in the World! 🇫🇮
Thank you for joining us on Saturday at #EUOpenHouse. It was a pleasure to share everything Finnish (and happy) with our visitors.
A huge shout out to our partners!
ALT A woman in a bathrobe smiling and speaking to two people.
ALT People standing around stations smiling and speaking.
ALT Finnish long drink cans displayed and one being opened.
ALT Varjo station with a visitor trying out 3D glasses.
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May 10
It was another amazing year for #EUOpenHouse! I was thoroughly impressed by the passion and interest the public showed for Europe and the transatlantic relationship. Hard work for the EU team and EU27 embassies but also great fun! Best day to see this friendship truly come live!
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May 10
A fantastic day at the EU Open House 2026 🇨🇾🇪🇺
The Embassy was proud to welcome thousands of visitors celebrating European culture, hospitality, and tradition. From Cypriot flavors and culture to warm conversations and shared experiences.
And yes, Halloumi stole the show once again. ✨
Thank you to everyone who visited us and helped make this year’s Open House such a success! #Cyprus #EUOpenHouse #EUinUS #Halloumi #CulturalDiplomacy
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A fun time was had! See how EU Ambassador Neliupšienė spent her #EUOpenHouse experience! 👇
May 10
Celebrating the beauty and diversity of Europe with our American friends is always a real treat. Here is a little summary of my day at #EUOpenHouse, visiting several of the participating embassies. If you joined us, I would love to know your favorite part! 🇪🇺 #EuropeDay
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May 10
Celebrating the beauty and diversity of Europe with our American friends is always a real treat. Here is a little summary of my day at #EUOpenHouse, visiting several of the participating embassies. If you joined us, I would love to know your favorite part! 🇪🇺 #EuropeDay
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‼️Dzień Europy w #USA‼️Wczoraj 2570 Amerykanów odwiedziło polską Ambasadę w Waszyngtonie. Było gwarnie, radośnie i serdecznie. Promowaliśmy osiagniecia Polek i Polaków, piękno Polski, nasza kulturę i gastronomię. A jest się czym pochwalić‼️#EUOpenHouse
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May 10
We celebrated #Europe day opening our embassy doors @Estonia_in_US. We sang, we danced, we talked about Estonia. Maj Gen (ret.) Tiiu Kera's talks on the national folk costume tradition in the library were packed. We shared our 💕 for our home 🇪🇪. #EUOpenHouse
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May 10
🌎Doors was wide open today for #EUOpenHouse at the @PolishEmbassyUS.
Art, history, travel, delicious flavors and warm hospitality of our great 🇵🇱team.
HAPPY EUROPE DAY!
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May 9
The Embassy of Bulgaria and The Embassy of Greece bringing the music🎶🎶
#PassportDC #euopenhouse
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May 9
‼️Dzień Europy w USA‼️ Amerykanie ustawili się dziś w długiej kolejce, żeby odwiedzić polską Ambasadę w Waszyngtonie. A wszystko to w ramach #EUOpenHouse czyli Dnia Otwartego Ambasad państw #UE w #USA .
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May 9
Let the dance offs begin!
The embassies of Romania and Portugal are bringing the party!
#euopenhouse #PassportDC
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Tour the Ambassador’s Residence until 4 p.m. today as part of the #EUOpenHouse!
Visitors will catch an exclusive look at the residence’s curated art collection, which bridges the gap between classical Dutch heritage and modern innovation. 🖼️
📍2347 S Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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🇪🇺 Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺
Today at #EUOpenHouse visit the Embassy of Latvia 🇱🇻 and see all the amazing things we have to offer and learn more about #Liepaja2027 - the next European Capital of Culture!
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#EUOpenHouse has officially begun! Over 25 European embassies have opened their doors to the local public.
Be prepared to wait in line, but we promise it’s worth it! 🇪🇺🇺🇸
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