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    Our Voices in Saving Species Added

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    Our Voices in Saving Species

    A gallery of photos and stories from Smithsonian staff spearheading research programs here and across the globe.

    January 1, 2016 – Permanent

    National Zoo

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    Wegmans Wonderplace Added

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    Wegmans Wonderplace

    Wegmans Wonderplace welcomes curious kids ages 0–6 and their grownups. Please also note that children may not visit Wegmans Wonderplace without an adult. Please check our events calendar for the latest hours.

    December 9, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    African Elephant Added

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    African Elephant

    Our iconic 12-ton, 14-foot-tall African Elephant has undergone a remake! The new setting explores the evolution of elephants from their earliest predecessors to the three modern-day species. 

    September 4, 2015 – Permanent

    Natural History Museum

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    Inventing in America Added

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    Inventing in America

    This exhibition focuses on inventions and innovators of the past and present, including Samuel Morse, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison. 

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project Added

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    Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project

    In Object Project, visitors consider the impact of innovative things on everyday life in the past.

    July 1, 2015 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    Spark!Lab Added

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    Spark!Lab

    Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spark!Lab reveals the real story behind inventors’ work through hands-on activities that help kids and families learn about the history and process of invention. Hours are subject to change.

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    American Enterprise Added

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    American Enterprise

    Learn how business and innovation helped the United States develop from a small dependent agricultural nation to one of the world's largest economies.

    July 1, 2015 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    The Value of Money Added

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    The Value of Money

    The Value of Money examines global histories of exchange, cultural interaction, political change, and innovation.

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

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    Big Band Added

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    Big Band

    “Big Band” by American painter LeRoy Neimanm features a composition of 18 iconic jazz musicians, together in what he envisioned to be his “dream” band.

    March 31, 2015 – Indefinitely

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    Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations Added

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    Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations

    Learn about the treaties that lie at the heart of the relationship between Indian nations and the United States.

    September 21, 2014 – January 17, 2028

    American Indian Museum DC

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    Experience America Added

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    Experience America

    Through New Deal programs, the federal government paid artists to paint and sculpt and urged them to look to the nation’s land and people for subjects.

    August 14, 2014 – Ongoing

    American Art Museum

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    Behind the Badge Added

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    Behind the Badge

    Learn how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, helps protect you and discover tips to guard against scams and fraud.

    June 27, 2014 – Indefinitely

    Postal Museum

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    National Stamp Salon Added

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    National Stamp Salon

    Browse tens of thousands of stamps, mail, medals, dies, and other artifacts from the National Philatelic Collection.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    World of Stamps Added

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    World of Stamps

    See stamps that have shaped history and honored people and places around the world.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    Connect with U.S. Stamps Added

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    Connect with U.S. Stamps

    Explore your own connection with stamps, create your own stamp design, and learn how stamps are produced.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    Stamps Around the Globe Added

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    Stamps Around the Globe

    Browse stamps from every country that has ever produced stamps—including countries that no longer exist!

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    Gems of American Philately Added

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    Gems of American Philately

    Examine a 1918 Inverted Jenny and 12 other philatelic gems that are rarely on view.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    Mail Marks History Added

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    Mail Marks History

    Trace the journeys of three historic letters by analyzing different kinds of mail markings.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    Mud Masons of Mali Added

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    Mud Masons of Mali

    Discover how mud masons maintain the spectacular traditional architecture of Djenne, Mali, in the modern world.

    August 31, 2013 – Indefinitely

    Natural History Museum

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    Food: Transforming the American Table Added

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    Food: Transforming the American Table

    This mouth-watering exhibition explores the social changes that have changed how we eat and features Julia Child's kitchen.

    November 20, 2012 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    American Trail Added

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    American Trail

    American Trail is where Zoo visitors can learn about animals native to the U.S. and Canada, many of which have come back from the brink of extinction and are thriving thanks to conservation efforts.

    September 1, 2012 – Permanent

    National Zoo

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    As We Grow: Traditions, Toys, Games Added

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    As We Grow: Traditions, Toys, Games

    The toys, games, and clothing displayed offer children ways of learning traditions of families and people and represent many tribes and time periods.

    August 22, 2012 – Permanent

    American Indian Museum DC

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    Barbara Kruger: Belief + Doubt Added

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    Barbara Kruger: Belief + Doubt

    Barbara Kruger creates this immersive site-specific piece that explores themes of democracy, doubt, and belief.

    August 20, 2012 – Ongoing

    Hirshhorn Museum

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    Urban Bird Habitat Garden Added

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    Urban Bird Habitat Garden

    This garden is an oasis for many bird species; it provides for their basic needs; food, water, shelter, and a place to raise their young.

    July 25, 2012 – Permanent

    Smithsonian Gardens

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    Systems at Work Added

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    Systems at Work

    Learn how mail travels from sender to recipient and how the process has changed over the last 200 years!

    December 14, 2011 – Permanent

    Postal Museum


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