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whirlygig
Smithsonian Spotlight

Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue

The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner—the American flag in Smithsonian collections.
C-3PO and R2-D2
Smithsonian Spotlight

The Force is Strong with the Smithsonian

Explore Star Wars–related objects in our collections—from lunch boxes to the famous droids "you're looking for."
Boombox, used by Fab 5 Freddy
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hip-Hop and Rap

Learn about the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap and explore our related collections from across the Smithsonian.
vampire bat
Smithsonian Spotlight

The Art and Science of Bats

Shy, nocturnal creatures, bats have been both feared and revered. Smithsonian is home to the world's largest collection of bat specimens.
Chuck Berry’s Cadillac
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Any old way you choose it, for many, it's got to be rock and roll music. 
balloon
Smithsonian Spotlight

Up, Up, and Away

Let balloonamania carry you away with these picks from the collections.
Woman and Cat by Window
Smithsonian Spotlight

Feline Finds

Cats as seen through the Smithsonian's collections.
dog figurine
Smithsonian Spotlight

Dog: Museum's Best Friend

Sit, stay, and explore dogs from across our collections.
Judy Garland (with Mickey Rooney)
Smithsonian Spotlight

Let's Go to the Movies

Explore images and objects related to the history of motion pictures in America.
The Boston Society of Architects poster
Smithsonian Spotlight

Architecture

From pyramids to cathedrals to sykscrapers, architecture is a mirror of society. Explore collections from across the Smithsonian.
Powell Peralta skateboard
Smithsonian Spotlight

Skateboarding and Invention

The skateboard sparked a vibrant culture of art, music, and sport around the world.
ruby slippers
Smithsonian Spotlight

Fabulous Footwear

Along with the Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian has some fabulous footwear in the collections.

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