Smithsonian presents

The Patents and Trademarks of Steve Jobs:
Art and Technology that Changed the World

Through July 8, 2012

S. Dillon Ripley Center

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Smithsonian associates presents

View works of glass from  Smithsonian museum collections. Learn basic glassworking skills.

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smithsonian channel presents

Titanoboa: Monster Snake

The greatest fossil discovery since T-Rex is shedding light on a lost world.
Watch the full-length documentary online.

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Can you identify these objects?

Take our quiz to find out how much you know about items around the Smithsonian with special connections to
Mother’s Day!

Inside the Meteorite Clean Room

Don your clean room clothing and take a glimpse into the Smithsonian's new Antarctic meteorite storage facility where meteorites are kept under tight security and tight airlocks.

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Smithsonian magazine invites you to tell us what you’d like to know.

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Give craft some credit, and get credit yourself!

Donate $10 or more to support acquisitions from the Renwick Gallery’s
40 under 40: Craft Futures and be credited in the exhibition, opening July 20
at the Renwick Gallery

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Smithsonian Snapshot

Sikorsky XR-4 Helicopter, 1942

The sole XR-4 prototype demonstrated the practicality of the helicopter in military operations and led to a program to build helicopters for the war effort.

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smithsonian PRESENTS

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate history and heritage with the Smithsonian.

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Introducing...
Smithsonian Mobile

Your mobile guide to
visiting our museums

Discover what you can see and do, search our collections, access podcasts and other apps, add your tips and photos!

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