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  • "Blueprint for Space" from Collier's Magazine

    Picture the vision of space flight, as seen in a 1950s Collier's magazine series that explored the collaborative efforts between artists and scientists.

    May 5, 1993 – April 30, 1994

    Air and Space Museum

  • "Gold Rush" Bicycle

    See the "Gold Rush," an aerodynamically designed bicycle made of light-weight, synthetic materials, including aramid, spandex fibers, and polyester film.  

    September 22, 1987 – April 15, 1988

    American History Museum

  • "Make the Dirt Fly!": Building the Panama Canal

    Explore the background, planning, and construction of the Panama Canal.

    November 20, 1999 – January 22, 2001

    American History Museum

  • "The Rocket" Tourmaline Crystal

    On public display for the first time is a multimillion dollar rubellite tourmaline.  

    December 1, 1980 – January 30, 1995

    Natural History Museum

  • 100 Years of America's National Park Service: Preserve, Enjoy, Inspire

    The National Park Service turns 100 this year! To celebrate, the National Park Service has teamed up with the National Museum of Natural History to present over 50 images by award-winning photographers, showcasing America's national parks.

    August 4, 2016 – August 14, 2017

    Natural History Museum

  • 100 Years of American Mathematics

    The exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Mathematics and explores the aspects of the practice of mathematics in the U.S. in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.  

    May 1, 1988 – August 31, 1988

    American History Museum

  • 100th Anniversary of Count Gianni Caproni

    Commemorate the birth of this leader in Italian aviation, who designed Italy's 1st successful aircraft, and see his 1911 wood-and-fabric monoplane, the Caproni CA-9, used in Italy for passenger and military transport.

    September 12, 1986 – August 10, 1987

    Air and Space Museum

  • 10th Anniversary of Apollo 11

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first landing of astronauts on the moon with videotape, photographs, and items from the mission.

    Late 1979 – March 31, 1980

    Air and Space Museum

  • 1876: A Centennial Exhibition

    See materials acquired from the nation's 1876 Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, which recapture the atmosphere and spirit of the original Exposition.

    May 11, 1976 – August 10, 1996

    Arts and Industries Building

  • 1905 - 1985: 80 Years of Aerospace History

    See 10 photographs portraying great events in aerospace history, including the flight of the 1st seaplane, the 1st spacewalk (by a Russian), and the 1stAmerican spacewalk.

    January 16, 1985 – June 30, 1985

    Air and Space Museum

  • 1965 Ford Mustang

    An silver-blue 1965 Ford Mustang evokes 1964, the year the museum opened to the public.

    April 25, 2014 – January 4, 2015

    American History Museum

  • 1982 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See 50 photographs--winners and other entries in the annual competition sponsored by the Friends of the National Zoo.

    April 1, 1982 – April 30, 1982

    National Zoo

  • 1982 Zoo Employee Art Show

    Enjoy animal-oriented works in a variety of media--from pottery to pencil through photography--submitted by Zoo and FONZ personnel and volunteers.

    March 1, 1982 – March 31, 1982

    National Zoo

  • 1983 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See 34 photos of scenes shot at the Zoo in the FONZ annual competition.

    March 2, 1984 – March 30, 1984

    National Zoo

  • 1983 Zoo Employee Art Show

    Animal-oriented art in various media is on display in this annual exhibition of works created by Zoo and FONZ employees.

    February 1, 1983 – February 28, 1983

    National Zoo

  • 1984 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See some 30 photographs by the winners of the Friends of the National Zoo1984 contest.

    November 1, 1984 – November 30, 1984

    National Zoo

  • 1986: A Year for Space Science: Comet Halley

    Visit these small installations that include a videotape of Comet Halley.

    January 1, 1986 – December 18, 1986

    Air and Space Museum

  • 1989 Friends of the National Zoo Photography Contest

    See amateur photographs taken at the National Zoo.

    October 16, 1989 – November 26, 1989

    National Zoo

  • 19th Century Wood Type

    See some 30 examples of wood type which was used in the 19th century along with advertising from the job printer's trade. 

    October 1, 1973 – October 31, 1973

    American History Museum

  • 2006 Nature's Best Photography: Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    View the winners in 15 categories from the 2006 Nature's Best International Windland Smith Rice Awards,  and the winners in 9 categories from the National Wildlife Photography Awards.  

    November 10, 2006 – October 9, 2007

    Natural History Museum

  • 2008 Nature's Best Photography: Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    On view are 45 winners in 19 categories from the 2008 Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards.

    November 8, 2008 – May 3, 2009

    Natural History Museum

  • 2010 Nature's Best Photography: Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    On view are winners in various categories from the 2010 Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards.

    April 16, 2011 – September 25, 2011

    Natural History Museum

  • 2012 Nature's Best Photography: Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    On view are winners in various categories from the 2012 Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards.

    June 7, 2013 – March 3, 2014

    Natural History Museum

  • 21st Annual Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    Named for nature photographer and conservationist, Windland Smith Rice, the 21st annual Nature’s Best Photography Awards exhibition presents a collection of 83 fine art prints accompanied by an HD video. 

    October 19, 2016 – September 5, 2017

    Natural History Museum

  • 22nd Annual Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards

    Selected from more than 26,000 submitted entries, see 60 extraordinary images that capture the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

    October 24, 2017 – September 3, 2018

    Natural History Museum

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