“Youth and the Future of Culture” Highlights Younger Generations July 2–7 ...

Christopher Browne, John and Adrienne Mars Director, National Air and Space Museum Curators of the five new exhibitions ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

During the 1930s and early 1940s, the policies of the Nazi regime in Germany and other Fascist governments led thousands of Europeans to take refuge in the United States. Some were already ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Historic Autochromes Collection ...

On June 10, 1943, the patent for the ballpoint pen was filed. To celebrate National Ballpoint Pen Day (#BallpointPenDay), we've pulled together writing implements from across our collection.

America by Air traces the history of commercial aviation in the United States from airmail to airlines. Exploring the history of air transportation in the United States, this exhibit shows how the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The papers of Philadelphia art historian and writer Charles Henry Hart date from 1774-1930, bulk 1888-1918, and measure 6.1 linear feet. Found ...

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Explore a selection items in the Smithsonian's collections that reflect the Jewish American experience as well as the significant role Jewish Americans and those ...

From pyramids to cathedrals to sykscrapers, architecture reflects the societies and cultural values it originates from. As the built environment expands, the role of architects and architecture in ...

Creator: United States National Museum Topic Smithsonian buildings Museums -- Administration Museum buildings Architectural design Creator: United States National Museum See more items in National ...

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