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This market, thought to be one of the nation's oldest continually operating farmers' markets (since 1753), features produce vendors, framed art, handicrafts, jewelry and other wearable art,
From over 17,000 entries submitted from the United States and around the world to the Smithsonian magazine for its 6th Annual Photo Contest, 50 finalists were selected. The images selected represent t
This exhibit, celebrating the birth of political cartoonist Herbert Block, features 82 original cartoon drawings selected from the Library's Herb Block collection.
The FBI's efforts to fight crime and its starring role in popular culture are examined in this exhibit. Nearly 300 photographs, 200 artifacts, dozens of historic newspapers and interactive displa
This exhibit features rarely seen photographs and artifacts from the historic music event.
Paul Nicklen's photography of icy landscapes, polar bears, walrus, leopard seals, penguins and more, illustrates both his passion for the environment and a deep commitment to conservation.
One of the country's most respected journalists, Tim Russert moderated 'Meet the Press' for nearly 17 years. This exhibit recreates Russert's NBC Washington office much as it looke
This exhibit explores how new developments in journalism and technology came together in the news coverage of Abraham Lincoln's death and the hunt for his killer.
This photography exhibit features highlights from the career of legendary 'Sports Illustrated' photographer Walter Iooss Jr. On display are more than 40 photos from Iooss' nearly 50-yea
Through this exhibit, you'll learn more about the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps (CEC), a unique U.S. Navy officer Corps with no exact counterpart in any other service or any other Navy
This exhibition presents students' interpretations of the neighborhoods Columbia Heights, Shaw, and the U Street Corridor in northwest Washington, D.C. through photography, writing and original a
Learn how natural selection has shaped animals and plants together through their ancient and persistent need to depend on, and defend themselves against one another.
Set in the museum's cafe, this installation pays homage to coffeehouse and cafe traditions. The exhibit features collages, board games, books, and artistic foods (both real and fake). In conjunct
Artists today often create literal layers (as in collage) to deepen meaning in their works. This exhibition of 39 paintings, photographs, drawings, and prints from NMWA's collection invites viewe
On display at the Center are works by 15 award-winning emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16 to 25. Their work reflects their experiences as emerging artists and reveals how their disability has
Journey into the skin of the earth and explore the amazing world of soils. Completely familiar yet largely unknown, soils help sustain virtually every form of life on Earth. The exhibit will transport
This exhibit features 20 paintings that exquisitely articulate Clarice Smith's graceful vision of the natural world. Inspired by Whistler, Manet, and Sargent, Smith's paintings evoke a sense
The birds on view in the Museum cases have helped generations of visitors identify local species. Year-round and seasonal residents, migrants and vagrants- hundreds of species in all - are displayed h
Astronaut and artist Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the Moon during Apollo 12 in 1969. After 18 years as an astronaut, he resigned from NASA in 1981 to dedicate his life to the art of pain
Consisting of two 16-foot lengths of polished steel that are gently curved to create a continuous convex and concave wall, 'S-Curve (2006),' recalls the exploration of form that Anish Kapoor
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