Contemporary photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto explores connections between past and present modes of seeing by juxtaposing his photographs with approximately 60 ancient and medieval Japanese artworks.

This exhibition examines the critical role the postal system played in the creation of America's commercial aviation industry.

Lorenzo Clayton (Navajo) believes that the Manhattan area radiates a powerful, urban spirituality stemming from its immense cultural diversity.  He expresses this influence in both large installations and intricate works on paper dating from the early 1980s to the present.

See some of the National Museum of American History's National Numismatics Collection's (NNC) rarest holdings, including a 1913 Liberty Head nickel and the unique 1849 Double Eagle.

Original letters from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam highlight the importance of letter writing and reveal that extraordinary history is contained in these letters.

Examine an overview of Latin American portraiture, comprising more than 100 portraits from over 15 countries beginning in the Precolumbian era, continuing through the Viceregal and Independence periods, and into the modern era.

To mark the 65th anniversary of John Lennon's birth and National Stamp Collecting Month, the museum presents Lennon's childhood stamp album.

To evoke the meanings of clouds within Asia and the fluidity of those meanings for people who inhabit multiple cultures, Chinese American artist Mei-ling Hom created this serene and contemplative installation of 30 cloud-like forms.

Explores how ancient Yemen grew fabulously wealthy because of the caravan trade routes of frankincense and myrrh.

This is the first exhibition devoted to the arts and culture of the Urhobo people who live in the Niger River Delta in southern Nigeria.

The life of legendary Cuban-born singer Celia Cruz (1924-2003) is explored through costumes, wigs, shoes, photographs, video, and music.

The story of the polio epidemic in the United States, from vaccine development to current world efforts to stop polio.

On view in a case in the Winston Gallery are 12 extraordinary pearls that represent the breadth in color, shape, size, and luster of these natural gems.

Learn about the creative processes and printing techniques behind America's stamps as illustrated by stamps with air and space themes, including an "Inverted Jenny."

This exhibition explores the role of games as social and cultural activities in the diverse societies of pre-modern Asia.

The exhibition highlights the creative ways in which 6 contemporary artists combine the acts of writing with a range of media.

Two large cases contain approximately 80 one-of-a-kind posy holders made of precious metals and semi-precious stones, donated by Frances Jones Poetker.

Approximately 60 objects in this exhibition focuses on revolutionary and enduring changes that took place in Iraqi ceramics during the 9th century as Islamic pottery responded to a wave of luxury Chinese goods imported by Arab and Persian maritime merchants.

The museum commemorates its 25th anniversary as part of the Smithsonian with Treasures, a changing exhibition that will interweave masterpieces from the museum's collection with artworks from public and private collections.

This exhibition surveys the history of America's military from the Colonial Era to the present conflict in Iraq.