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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.

Apr 18, 2022

Pop Culture Objects To Fill New Smithsonian Exhibition, Including Selena’s Leather Jacket And Prince’s Guitar

It’s the first time the National Museum of American History has had a permanent exhibition on entertainment, and it will include hundreds of famous artifacts.

Sep 08, 2021

The Smithsonian Wants Your 9/11 Memories For An Online Repository

“The outreach effort seeks to create a more robust national collection of objects and stories” of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath, says the Smithsonian.

May 17, 2021

Smithsonian’s National Museum Of American History To Reopen With Bob Ross Painting, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Gown

On Friday, visitors can see some “happy little trees” with a free, timed-entry pass.

Apr 10, 2017

Smithsonian Is Taking Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers Off Display This Month

“The Wizard of Oz” fans have until April 23 to view the iconic shoes at the National Museum of American History before they’re removed for conservation.

Nov 21, 2016

The Smithsonian Will Display The Bucket That Began The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ For ALS

It will go on view at the National Museum of American History on Tuesday as part of a new permanent exhibit on “Giving in America.”

Dec 02, 2014

Kevin’s Jets Jacket From The Wonder Years Now Part Of Smithsonian

As well as a dress, scripts and photos.

Feb 07, 2014

Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Donates Items To The Smithsonian

Including a dress, wig and “diva fan” printed with her catchphrase “How you doin’?”

Jan 13, 2014

Obama’s Second Inaugural Ball Gown Heads To The Smithsonian, Lincoln’s Briefcase To His Cottage

You have one year to see the dress, six months to see the briefcase.

Apr 04, 2013

Roger Ebert Wanted His Balcony to Go to the Smithsonian, But It Was Destroyed Instead

Ebert wanted his iconic television set to go to the National Museum of American History. Instead, the set was destroyed.

 
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