Lights! Camera! Smithsonian!

Visit the sites and artifacts that inspired the film, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Many of the Smithsonian's much-loved artifacts had starring roles in the film. Make a quest to find them. Use the interactive treasure maps to get started, print copies to take on your Smithsonian visit.

Where Museums Come to Life »

At four Smithsonian museums, iconic treasures take on a life of their own. Select a museum, below, to begin your quest.

Print the Treasure Map

Ready for an adventure? This print-friendly Treasure Map is your guide to all the artifacts used in the movie. Since the artifacts are spread throughout four museums and the Smithsonian Castle, the Treasure Map will help you locate your favorite objects and characters from the movie.

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See the Artifacts That Inspired the Movie »

Most of the props in the movie were inspired by actual museum artifacts, currently on display; browse our photo gallery of the star players.

National Museum of Natural History

T. rex, a one-ton carnivore...

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National Air & Space Museum

Amelia's airplane, a classic beauty...

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National Museum of American History

The ruby slippers, from the Yellow Brick Road...

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National Portrait Gallery

Theodore Roosevelt, a busy president...

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A Backstage Tour »

Meet The Stars, A Cast Made By History

The real-life dramas of Amelia Earhart, Al Capone, Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein and George Armstrong Custer are better than fiction

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Q and A: Amy Adams

The actress discusses her role as aviatrix Amelia Earhart, filming at the Smithsonian and the magic of museums

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Q and A with Director Shawn Levy

The director of both Night at the Museum movies talks about the ups and downs of filming at the Smithsonian

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VIDEO: Night at the Museum's Smithsonian Premiere

Join the stars of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, for a red carpet event at the Air and Space Museum

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See the Film at the Smithsonian in IMAX »

These Museums will be showing the IMAX version of the movie. Advance tickets available now.

National Museum of Natural History
Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
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National Air and Space Museum
Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
6th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20560
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Bringing the Wright Flyer to Life

In a novel collaboration, curators and filmmakers work together to animate artifacts for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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Hollywood on Exhibit

Movie memories come to life inside the filmmaking collections of these seven museums

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Nights at the Museums

You don't have to be Ben Stiller to spend the night behind the scenes at a museum

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Five Movies That Memorably Feature Museums

The 'Night at the Museum' films aren't the only films that take place largely in the confines of a museum

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June 27, July 11 and July 18, 2009 at 8 p.m.

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