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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery To Reopen Friday, Sept. 18, With New Exhibitions and Newly Acquired Works on View
09.14.2020
Portrait Gallery Public Programs
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Smithsonian’s Annual Youth Summit Connects Students Across the Country for Discussions on Social Justice
09.14.2020
American History Museum Public Programs
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National Air and Space Museum Provides New Resources for Online Learning
Virtual Field Trips to the Museum Now Available
09.10.2020
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
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New Smithsonian Podcast Shares the Voices of Rural America
First Season of “Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street” Dives Into the Impact of Water
09.04.2020
Traveling Exhibition Service Public Programs
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“Smithsonian Virtual Adventures” Offer Live After-School Learning Experiences for Kids K–11
09.03.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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PBS’ “Travels with Darley” Host Shares Best Destinations for 2021 in Live-Streamed Smithsonian Associates Event
09.02.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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Cooper Hewitt to Host Virtual National Design Awards Gala and Expand Programming For the First-Ever National Design Month in October
National Design Award Winners to be Announced at Oct. 1 Gala, Hosted by Bobby Berk
09.01.2020
Cooper Hewitt Public Programs
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Anthony Fauci and Alan Alda Talk Science in Live-Streamed Smithsonian Associates Event
08.27.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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Hirshhorn Transforms Annual Ball Into Virtual Futurism Fashion Party
“Theatrical Genius” and Drag Performer Machine Dazzle Hosts Celebration With Global Artists and Fashion Jury Sept. 17
08.27.2020
Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Honors March on Washington Anniversary
Museum’s Grand Opening Film “August 28” To Air Publicly for 24 Hours
08.27.2020
African American Museum Public Programs
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Smithsonian Gardens Reopen Aug. 17
08.17.2020
Smithsonian Gardens Public Programs
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Kevin Kwan (Photo by Jessica Chou)

Smithsonian Associates Presents “Kevin Kwan: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Beyond”
08.13.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs

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