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Virtual
Visit
Temple
of Invention
Did you know that the building that
houses the Reynolds Center – home to the
Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National
Portrait Gallery – has been used as a Civil War
hospital, the venue for Abraham Lincoln's second
inaugural ball, and an exhibition space for patent
models? The building itself is a National Historic
Landmark, known as the Patent Office Building. Learn more about this fascinating
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Sights and Sounds
Always
Becoming Podcasts
This summer, artist Nora Naranjo-Morse
created sculptures unlike any other at the
National Museum of the American Indian. Built
outdoors with organic materials, Nora's sculptures
will eventually erode as they are exposed to the
weather. Listen to Nora describe how she made
it happen. |
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In the Spotlight
Apollo
11 "Columbia"
This is the command module that
carried Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and
Michael Collins to the Moon – and was the only
part of the spacecraft to return to Earth. Click to find out more about the
"Columbia" – like how the astronauts were
protected from burning up while entering the
Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 miles per hour.
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Planning a visit to the
Smithsonian? Here are some of the memorable
experiences awaiting you on the National Mall and
beyond:
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| Hirshhorn After
Hours |
| Grab your friends for an evening with live
DJs, dancing, and refreshments, surrounded by
great art! Get your tickets now before it sells
out. October 5, 8 to 11 PM. Click here for ticketing
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Photographs by
Robert Creamer
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Using a scanner rather than a camera, Robert
Creamer beautifully captures rarely seen flora,
fauna, and fossil specimens in this traveling
exhibition. Currently in Lynchburg, VA, it heads
to Chicago next. Click here for a schedule of
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| East of the River:
Continuity and Change |
| Wish the Anacostia Community Museum a happy
40th birthday with a visit to its newest
exhibition, which tells the story of the
communities east of the Anacostia River. Through
November 9, 2008. Click here for
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To learn more about new and upcoming
Smithsonian exhibitions and events, click
here. | 
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Kids Link: Grow Your
Collections |
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What do you like to collect? Explore the
treasures from the Smithsonian's many
collections, read about other kids who collect,
and get the scoop on building your own
collections.
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We Need
Your Help!
We're a
world-class institution because of the world-class
generosity of people like you. Help us get in great
shape before our fiscal year ends on September 30.
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Focus
Trivia
What is Ichthyology? |
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Did You Know?
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum is housed
in the former home of Andrew Carnegie. The Museum is
about to undergo the most ambitious renovation in its
history. Learn more!
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Answer to the Focus Trivia
Question:
Ichthyology is the study of fishes. The fish
collection at the National Museum of Natural History is
the largest in the world, with approximately 4 million
specimens. Click for more about Natural History's
collections.
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