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red planes flying upside down

The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows perform a stunt in the air, flying upside down.

British Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows Fly to the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
08.19.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
A Fools errand book cover
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III To Embark on National Book Tour
“A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump” on Sale Sept. 24
08.19.2019
African American Museum Public Programs
Portrait of a Nation Awards

 

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” for the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.

Photo by Paul Morigi, 2017/AP images for the National Portrait Gallery.

National Portrait Gallery Announces High-Profile Lineup of Presenters for the 2019 American Portrait Gala
Michelle Obama, Preston Bezos, James Corden, France Córdova, Clive Davis and Alberto Ibargüen Will Present Awards; Award-Winning Journalist Gayle King To Serve as Master of Ceremonies
08.13.2019
Portrait Gallery Public Programs
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Smithsonian Presents Asian American Literature Festival
Biennale Festival Features Performances and Workshops on the Theme of Care and Caregiving
07.29.2019
Asian Pacific American Center Public Programs
Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award

The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award will be presented to Alfredo Harp Helú, Charles Shreve and Janet Klug at an Oct. 19 ceremony. (National Postal Museum photo)

National Postal Museum Announces Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award Recipients
Alfredo Harp Helú, Janet R. Klug and Charles F. Shreve Will Receive Award Oct. 19
07.26.2019
Postal Museum Public Programs Education News
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SAAM Arcade 2018, photo by Daniel Schwartz

Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Annual Video Game Festival “SAAM Arcade” Builds Community by Breaking Down Barriers
Free, Two-Day Public Event Highlights Underrepresented Creators in the Gaming Community
07.25.2019
American Art Museum Public Programs
model in red and blue dress
Nation’s Top Wearable Artists Selected for Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show
07.11.2019
Public Programs
Apollo 50
National Air and Space Museum Recreates Launch of Apollo 11 on Washington Monument With Historic Projection-Mapping Program
“Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” Recaptures the Apollo Era for a New Generation
07.10.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
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Aliens, Dragon Boats and Gangsters Galore at the 24th Annual “Made in Hong Kong Film Festival”
Film Festival To Include Appearances by Award-Winning Actresses Crisel Consunji and Jennifer Yu and director Sunny Chan
07.09.2019
Freer|Sackler Public Programs
Kaypi Perú

Image courtesy of the National Museum of the American Indian

Celebrate Kaypi Perú at the National Museum of the American Indian
Free Three-Day Festival Features Traditional Music, Dance and Cuisine
07.08.2019
American Indian Museum Public Programs
Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

PBS’ Travels with Darley Host Darley Newman to Speak at the Smithsonian
07.03.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Lunar landing module

A lunar module, one of 12 built for Project Apollo (Photo: Smithsonian/Eric Long)

Smithsonian Associates Presents July Program Highlights
07.01.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs

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