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A People’s Journey A Nation’s Story
The Smithsonian welcomes the National Museum of African American History and Culture
September 24, 2016 »
Smithsonian Channel Presents
Buildling Star Trek
50 years ago Star Trek blasted onto the sci-fi scene. Smithsonian Channel tracks the impact of this series on science, technology, and culture.
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Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia
Explore the command module of the spacecraft that carried astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon.
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SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS
Smithsonian Sleepovers
Grab your sleeping bag and spend a night of fun in our museums!
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Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
National Air and Space Museum
and
Airbus IMAX Theater
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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