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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

Building
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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Follow your interests, make discoveries, create and share personalized collections...

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Trailblazing:
100 Years of Our National Parks

Now on view at the National Postal Museum »

SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS

Smithsonian Sleepovers

Grab your sleeping bag and spend a night of fun in our museums!

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Now Playing in IMAX® 3D

Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
National Air and Space Museum

and

Airbus IMAX Theater
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

A Beautiful Planet »

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visiting our museums

Discover what you can see and do, search our collections, add your tips and photos!

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Jago: A Life Underwater

Take an exhilarating journey beneath the waves with our award-winning independent film.

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