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American Aspirations

The United States has been shaped by aspirational ideals, often shared but sometimes in conflict and contested since its founding. Much of who we are as a nation continues to be informed by the ...
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Scientists Discover Genetically Distinct Avocados in Nicaragua That People Transported From South America Thousands of Years Ago

Using Leaf Samples and Insights From Local Farmers, Researchers Reveal a Hotbed of Avocado Diversity in Central America That Could Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Commercial Varieties A team of ...
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Smithsonian Family Day July 25 Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

The Smithsonian will welcome families and kids of all ages to celebrate America’s 250th birthday year during Family Day, a ...
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Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Presents “A Study in Form: Asawa, Noguchi & Frankenthaler”

The National Portrait Gallery announces the late-afternoon program “A Study in Form: Asawa, Noguchi & Frankenthaler,” choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess, former choreograp ...
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Smithsonian Presents Melinda French Gates With Great Americans Medal

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will present its 11th Great Americans Medal to Melinda French Gates ...
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Smithsonian Associates Explores the Enduring Legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco

Smithsonian Associates, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco and Smithsonian Gardens, presents ...
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Caterpillar Foundation To Give $2.3 Million to Smithsonian in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian received a donation of $2.3 million from the Caterpillar ...
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program

The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in “50 for 50,” a national collection-sharing initiative ...
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Smithsonian Presents Refik Anadol’s “Smithsonian Dreams,” an Immersive Public Art Experience on the National Mall

The Smithsonian will debut “Smithsonian Dreams,” a large-scale, multisensory public art experience by Refik Anadol, internationally acclaimed media artist and director of Refik Anadol Studio, on the ...
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National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at “Innovations in Flight” Event

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has accepted the Aero L-39C Albatros “American Spirit” jet racer into its national collection. The aircraft was donated by owner Ed Noel of the Noel Air ...
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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.
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Smithsonian Reopens the Iconic and Historic Castle and the Arts and Industries Building for America’s 250th

<p>Photos related to the openings can be found <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/owbc5fkusyndllpa62gb5/AK5tCeacpi0GkqSp4b7SMFI?rlkey=lte92ptp5rst0ansnnbxwn8wa ...