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>> During the post-World War II boom years, countless families had money for travel and a curiosity about the world, particularly Europe. In documenting these travels, many people used Kodachrome film, the first color film to find widespread use. Starting in June, the National Geographic Museum will take visitors on a vacation back to this era with a new photography exhibition, Kodachrome Culture, culled from images from the National Geographic archives. Opening June 25

Big news in the art world this week is the opening of the ginormous art event that is Artomatic on Friday. Back for another landmark year, Artomatic promises more of what you've come to expect from this come one come all art extravaganza. We'll have more Artomatic coverage for you soon, so check back in with us tomorrow for a run down of the opening day.

Tonight, the Caps face the luckless Tampa Bay Lightning at Verizon Center. They will welcome Tampa coach Rick Tocchet, who suggested his team should have started fights with the Capitals in protest of Alex Ovechkin's three-second celebration of his 50th goal of the season, which he scored in Tampa last week. Ovechkin put his stick down after the goal and mimed trying to pick it up, but moving his hands away from its immense heat.

The area's museums take March by the tail and offer up some celebrations, comics, costumes and cheese. Yup, cheese.

Washington's museums are atwitter with the season, offering many holiday themed events great for visiting family and friends in among other non-holiday themed exhibits.

The big news in the museum world is the The American History Museum, which is scheduled to reopen November 21. The reopening will mark the completion of a two-year, $85 million renovation of the building, transforming the museum’s architecture while reorganizing and renewing the presentation of its extensive collections. Celebrations include a three-day reopening festival, with ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. and extended hours on Friday. Enjoy family-friendly activities, musical entertainment, and giveaways. You can get the full run down on the festivities here.