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American Voices and Visions

American Voices and Visions

WASHINGTON โ€” A wonderful evening exploring the new "American Voices and Visions: Modern and Contemporary Art" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This new installation brings together a range of media and practices from across the museum's collection.

 

A Day at the Smithsonian National Zoo

A Day at the Smithsonian National Zoo

WASHINGTON โ€” Spending the day with the family at the Smithsonian National Zoo.

 

2023 Smithsonian Weekend

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WASHINGTON โ€” A much-needed weekend of rest and education during the annual Smithsonian Weekend.

WASHINGTON โ€” A much-needed weekend of rest and education.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย A view of the Washington Monument from the National Mall.

WASHINGTON โ€” The African-American Groundbreakers display at the Ripley Center.

WASHINGTON โ€” The entrance to the National Native American Veterans Memorial.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Flags of nations at the National Museum of the American Indian.

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WASHINGTON โ€” Art at the National Museum of the American Indian.

WASHINGTON โ€” A view of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture and the Washington Monument from the third floor of the Museum of American History.

WASHINGTON โ€” Original Star Wars items on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Original Henson items on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€” Original Superman costume on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Original Lone Ranger mask on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Autographed robe on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Original Captain America shield on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Prince's guitar is on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Quilt on display at the Renwick Gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€”ย Quilt on display at the Renwick Gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€” Quilt on display at the Renwick Gallery.

WASHINGTON โ€” Quilt on display at the Renwick Gallery.

 

Smithsonian\'s Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets

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Dino Summer at the Smithsonian National Zoo

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WASHINGTON โ€” A great morning with at the Smithsonian National Zoo experiencing Dino Summer. The family enjoyed the โ€œEarthโ€™s Dinosaur Zoo Liveโ€ performance and the DinoRoars outdoor exhibit.