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    At the Vanguard

    At the Vanguard weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry and resistance—through collections from five Historically Black Colleges and Universities partners.

    January 16, 2026 – July 19, 2026

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories Added

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    How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories

    Explore the overlooked history of a trailblazing Filipino community in California from the 1910s to the 1970s.

    December 23, 2025 – November 28, 2027

    American History Museum

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    Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture Added

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    Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture

    This vibrant, bilingual exhibition showcases the unique car-making tradition of lowriding culture with photos, graphics, and two classic cars.

    September 26, 2025 – TBD

    American History Museum

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    American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation Added

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    American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation

    This exhibition salutes a diverse array of athletes and entertainers by presenting more than fifty works from the permanent collection.

    September 26, 2025 – September 7, 2026

    Portrait Gallery

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    The Gunboat Philadelphia Preservation Project Added

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    The Gunboat Philadelphia Preservation Project

    Follow the preservation of the gunboat USS Philadelphia, an iconic reminder of the spirit of the American Revolution.

    August 22, 2025 – Ongoing

    American History Museum

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    Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Added

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    Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

    In the 1920s and 30s, aviation pioneers blazed new trails in the air. Pioneers of Flight celebrates this pivotal era of aviation.

    July 28, 2025 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum

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    Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall Added

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    Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall

    Showcases some of the museum’s most iconic objects with artifacts arrayed along walls and suspended from the ceiling.

    July 28, 2025 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum

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    World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation Added

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    World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

    Explore how the new technology of the airplane was adapted to warfare and changed how the world fights and flies.

    July 28, 2025 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum

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    From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years Added

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    From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years

    This exhibition traces the evolution of the grand-scale, whole-plate photograph format from the high-end daguerreotype to the more affordable tintype.

    June 20, 2025 – June 14, 2026

    Portrait Gallery

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    InSight: Photos and Stories from the Archives Added

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    InSight: Photos and Stories from the Archives

    InSight features images from the Archives Center that give an intimate view of Indigenous lives.

    May 23, 2025 – TBD

    American Indian Museum DC

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    Glenn Kaino: Bridge Added

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    Glenn Kaino: Bridge

    Glenn Kaino’s powerful aerial sculpture Bridge is comprised of 200 golden arms hanging from the ceiling of SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center. 

    July 26, 2024 – Ongoing

    American Art Museum

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    Road Warriors/Guerreros de la carretera Added

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    Road Warriors/Guerreros de la carretera

    This robotic vehicle demonstrates promising research advances in artificial intelligence and driverless vehicles. 

    July 23, 2024 – Fall/Winter 2026

    American History Museum

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    Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism Added

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    Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism

    Learn about renowned educator and reformer Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women social change agents, past and present. 

    July 19, 2024 – Ongoing

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Benin Bronzes Added

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    Benin Bronzes

    These artworks were some of the 29 pieces that were legally transferred to their country of origin, Nigeria, in fall 2022.

    June 3, 2024 – December 31, 2026

    African Art Museum

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    Reclaiming My Time Added

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    Reclaiming My Time

    Works by contemporary Black designers engage ideas about cultural heritage, bodies at rest, and histories of labor and leisure.

    May 31, 2024 – January 2026

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Zen And the Open Road Added

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    Zen And the Open Road

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, the author's 1966 Honda Super Hawk motorcycle is on display.

    April 15, 2024 – Ongoing

    American History Museum

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    Change YOUR Game

    A family-friendly, interactive exhibition on the intersection of invention, sports, and technology.

    March 15, 2024 – Ongoing

    American History Museum

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    Human/Nature: Why People Are Drawn to Living Things Added

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    Human/Nature: Why People Are Drawn to Living Things

    Bringing plants and other elements from nature into our living spaces can help people stay connected to natural cycles. 

    September 30, 2023 – Summer 2026

    Ripley Center

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    Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive Added

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    Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive

    Highlights from a one-of-a-kind archive documenting the blues as compiled by Robert “Mack” McCormick are featured in the museum’s Archives Center cases. 

    June 23, 2023 – Ongoing

    American History Museum

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    Cellphone: Unseen Connections Added

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    Cellphone: Unseen Connections

    Through authentic artifacts, immersive and digital experiences, and data visualization, Unseen Connections illuminates the world of cell phones.

    June 23, 2023 Through June 2028

    Natural History Museum

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    Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers Added

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    Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers

    The life size portrait of Abraham Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers joins the America's Presidents exhibition. 

    February 10, 2023 – December 31, 2027

    Portrait Gallery

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    Entertainment Nation

    Entertainment Nation examines how entertainment brings Americans together, shapes us, and provides a forum for important national conversations.

    December 9, 2022 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture Added

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    Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture

    Spirit in the Dark examines Black religious life through a selection of photographs from the publisher of Ebony, Jet, and Negro Digest.

    November 18, 2022 – April 2026

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

    This gallery explores the many facets of general aviation, from sport to business to humanitarian, and introduces careers available in aviation.

    October 14, 2022 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum

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    Early Flight

    Early Flight explores how in one short decade people in America and around the world were pushing boundaries, setting records, and advancing aircraft technology.

    October 14, 2022 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum


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