african american history and culture museum presents
Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello:
Paradox of Liberty
On view at the National Museum of American History
through October 14, 2012.
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smithsonian associates presents
Smithsonian Summer Camps
Children become museum curators
and conservation biologists…
they try their hands at Lego robotics, cartooning, video game design,
and much more.
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imax theaters presents
Legends of Flight 3D
Now playing at the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater. Also showing in 2D at the Airbus IMAX Theater.
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smithsonian presents
Black History Month
Celebrate history and heritage
with the Smithsonian.
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Smithsonian Snapshot
The Beatles’ First Appearance on
“The Ed Sullivan Show,” 1964
On Feb. 9, 1964, 70 million Americans gathered around their televisions to watch four young men from Liverpool make history.
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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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Visiting the Museums & Zoo
Most museums are open seven days a
week from 10am to 5:30pm, except
December 25.
Visiting with Kids
