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    Clouds in a Bag: The Evelyn Way Kendall Ballooning and Early Aviation Collection Added

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    Clouds in a Bag: The Evelyn Way Kendall Ballooning and Early Aviation Collection

    The treasures in this collection provide a sense of the wonder and excitement experienced by those who witnessed the birth of flight over two centuries ago.

    January 28, 2017 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Giving in America Added

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    Giving in America

    Giving in America looks at the history of philanthropy in United States, commemorating the movements and people who made and continue to make a difference.

    November 29, 2016 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    Taking the Stage Added

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    Taking the Stage

    See how African Americans transformed the ways they are represented onstage by challenging racial discrimination and stereotypes. 

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Making a Way Out of No Way Added

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    Making a Way Out of No Way

    Learn about the ways in which African Americans created possibilities in a world that denied them opportunities.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    A Century in the Making: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture Added

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    A Century in the Making: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture

    This exhibit explores the journey toward fulfillment of the long-held dream of building the museum. 

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Explore More! Added

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    Explore More!

    This interactive, multifaceted space is dedicated to helping visitors connect and engage with African American history and culture.

    September 24, 2016 – Ongoing

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Cultural Expressions Added

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    Cultural Expressions

    This exhibition serves as an introduction to the concept of African American and African diaspora culture. 

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Musical Crossroads Added

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    Musical Crossroads

    This exhibition tells the story of African American music from the arrival of the first Africans to today’s hip-hop.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Power of Place Added

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    Power of Place

    Experience the broad diversity of African American life and regional cultures in communities that took root in different areas of the country.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field Added

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    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

    Learn how African Americans have contributed to sports in American and how sports have helped people respond to injustice.

    September 24, 2016 – Indefinitely

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience Added

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    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

    Learn about the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and sailors.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Slavery and Freedom

    This exhibition explores the complex story of slavery and freedom, a story standing at the core of our national experience.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: Era of Segregation 1876-1968 Added

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    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: Era of Segregation 1876-1968

    This exhibition takes visitors from the end of Reconstruction through the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond Added

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    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

    This exhibition illustrates the impact of African Americans on life in the United States—social, economic, political, and cultural.

    September 24, 2016 – Permanent

    African American History and Culture Museum

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    Always Ready: Firefighting in the 19th Century Added

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    Always Ready: Firefighting in the 19th Century

    Explores how the role of citizens in fighting fire changed dramatically over the 19th century along with the technology.

    September 16, 2016 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Wegmans Wonderplace Added

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    Wegmans Wonderplace

    Wegmans Wonderplace welcomes curious kids ages 0–6 and their grownups. Please also note that children may not visit Wegmans Wonderplace without an adult. Please check our events calendar for the latest hours.

    December 9, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Inventing in America Added

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    Inventing in America

    This exhibition focuses on inventions and innovators of the past and present, including Samuel Morse, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison. 

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project Added

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    Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project

    In Object Project, visitors consider the impact of innovative things on everyday life in the past.

    July 1, 2015 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    Spark!Lab Added

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    Spark!Lab

    Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spark!Lab reveals the real story behind inventors’ work through hands-on activities that help kids and families learn about the history and process of invention. Hours are subject to change.

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    American Enterprise Added

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    American Enterprise

    Learn how business and innovation helped the United States develop from a small dependent agricultural nation to one of the world's largest economies.

    July 1, 2015 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    The Value of Money Added

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    The Value of Money

    The Value of Money examines global histories of exchange, cultural interaction, political change, and innovation.

    July 1, 2015 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations Added

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    Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations

    Learn about the treaties that lie at the heart of the relationship between Indian nations and the United States.

    September 21, 2014 – January 17, 2028

    American Indian Museum DC

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    Behind the Badge

    Learn how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, helps protect you and discover tips to guard against scams and fraud.

    June 27, 2014 – Indefinitely

    Postal Museum

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    The Four Justices

    See Supreme Court justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan in this life-size portrait.

    October 28, 2013 – Indefinitely

    Portrait Gallery

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    National Stamp Salon Added

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    National Stamp Salon

    Browse tens of thousands of stamps, mail, medals, dies, and other artifacts from the National Philatelic Collection.

    September 22, 2013 – Permanent

    Postal Museum


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