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Our Shared Future: 250
Explore events and exhibitions honoring America’s 250th that will take place in 2026 across the Smithsonian. -
National Museum of American History
250 Objects; 250 Stories
Explore the histories behind all of the objects from the exhibition In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
Explore America
Take an American road trip through our collections to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. -
Smithsonian Open Access
Digital Backgrounds
Put yourself in the scene! Download high-res images to use as your video meeting or desktop background. -
Smithsonian Story
5 Ways to Look at the U.S., Without State Boundaries
View the United States through its natural contours. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
America's National Parks: Stewardship and Wonder
Explore a selection of stunning landscape paintings, photographs, and postage stamps that celebrate America's natural wonders. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
Theodore Roosevelt: Adventurer, Conservationist, Reformer
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, was a colossus of his time. Explore related collection items and learn about his connection to the Smithsonian. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
Freedom of the Press
Explore news media and journalism–related collection items from across the Smithsonian. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
The Art and Science of Birds
The Smithsonian celebrates beautiful birds in our museums, our research centers, our gardens, and in coffee shops. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
Color Journey
Take a colorful tour through art and artifacts in the Smithsonian's collections. -
National Museum of Natural History
Bison: Standing Strong
An enduring symbol of American resilience, learn how these massive mammals have shaped North American ecosystems for more than 100,000 years. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
1926: A Year in the Collections
Look back one hundred years into the Smithsonian's collections.
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