The Interior Museum highlights the history, ongoing work, and resources of the Department of the Interior. The Museum blends 1930s-era dioramas and displays of natural history specimens, original art and changing exhibitions to illustrate the rich heritage and diverse activities of the Department. Tours of New Deal murals located in the Department's historic headquarters building are available by reservation. Upcoming highlights of exhibitions and programs include:
Lewis and Clark Revisited:
A Trail in Modern Day
Sep 30, 2005-Feb 28, 2006
Forty contemporary, black-and-white photographs by Greg MacGregor of the historic route that Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery followed 200 years ago. On November 16 at noon, the photographer presented a special lecture.
America's Beautiful National Parks
Nov 8, 2005-Feb 10, 2006
Large scale photographs celebrating the diverse flora of our National Parks On November 8 at 4:00 pm, an opening program will be presented followed by a gallery talk by Curator Amy Lamb.
The Interior Museum is part of the National Business Center (NBC) Department of the Interior University's (DOIU) Division of Cultural Resources and Events. For further information, please call (202) 208-4659.
For More Information:
David McKinney
David_D_McKinney@nbc.gov
202-208-4659
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