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May 03, 2023

May The 4th Be With You, D.C.: All The Things You Never Knew About The District’s Star Wars Connections

D.C. has a rich Star Wars history you may not know about. Here’s how to celebrate May the Fourth locally.

Sep 07, 2022

National Air And Space Museum Tickets Available Starting Next Week

The museum, which has been closed for several months, is reopening Oct. 14, but free timed passes are required for visitors.

Jul 08, 2020

The Coronavirus Emptied D.C.’s Museums. Will They Ever Return To Normal?

The pandemic is forcing the city’s major cultural institutions, many now closed, to ponder their futures.

Jul 17, 2019

Here’s What The Rocket Projection On The Washington Monument Looks Like

Viewers can see a recreation of the Apollo 11 launch projected on the Monument this weekend.

Oct 25, 2017

Air And Space Museum Will Undergo Seven Years Of Renovations

Officials say it will mark a “new era” for the second-most popular museum in the world.

Aug 19, 2016

Boldly Celebrate 50 Years of Star Trek At The Smithsonian

Attendees are encouraged to cosplay at all three days of events.

Apr 03, 2014

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Is Getting New Artifacts, Large Donation

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is getting a $30 million donation from Boeing, which will mostly go to renovating its “Milestones of Flight” hall.

Jul 11, 2013

Smithsonian Vendor Workers Walk Out Over Low Pay

Employees of vendors that operate concessions inside the Smithsonian Institution’s museums are picketing along the National Mall today in protest over low wages.

May 21, 2013

Workers Picketing Federal Buildings in Protest of Low Pay

Groups of workers employed in service jobs at federal buildings around D.C. are picketing this morning outside the landmark sites at which they are employed over their low wages.

Apr 18, 2013

Want a Helicopter? Air and Space Museum Unloading Parts of Its Collection

Ever think it might be cool to own a piece of the history of flight? Well, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum might be able to help you out right now.

 
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