Staying Relevant:
The Smithsonian in the 21st Century
Smithsonian Board of Regents Annual Public Forum
Oct. 15, 2012, 3–4 p.m.
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Smithsonian ASSOCIATES presents
Madcap May:
The Many Lives and Loves of a Scandalous Showgirl
Tues., Dec. 4, 6:45 p.m.
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Smithsonian presents
Smithsonian Sleepovers
Spend a night at the Natural History Museum and you’ll eat like a dino,
dream under a whale, and much more...
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SMITHSONIAN presents
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Celebrate history and heritage with the Smithsonian.
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Can you identify these objects?
Take our summer quiz and see if you can identify these extreme close-ups from the Smithsonian collection!You'll be entered into a drawing to win a 35mm Diana Mini Camera.
Help us curate an exhibition!
Vote for your favorite Brian Skerry
photograph to be included in an exhibition
opening in February 2013 at the
National Museum of Natural History.
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Smithsonian Snapshot
Hershey’s Tropical Chocolate Bar, 1943
Developed for the Army during
WWII to be heat-resistant, Hershey’s Tropical Chocolate Bar became a standard ration.
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Smithsonian's National Zoo Presents
American Trail
Come see wolves, sea lions, a bald eagle, and other gems of North American wildlife.
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Introducing...
Smithsonian Mobile
Your mobile guide to
visiting our museums
Discover what you can see and do,
search our collections, access podcasts and other apps,
add your tips and photos!
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Visiting the Museums & Zoo
Most museums are open seven days a
week from 10am to 5:30pm, except
December 25.
Visiting with Kids
IMAX® Theaters
and Planetarium