Exhibitions

Follow the multiyear project to preserve the gunboat USS Philadelphia, an iconic reminder of the spirit of the American Revolution. The Philadelphia was part of a small American fleet, hastily built in the summer of 1776, that stalled invading .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation, two additions join the museum’s Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900 exhibition: a freshly conserved diorama depicting the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a new .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History leads the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations with a bold, immersive exhibition exploring the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness features.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Explore the remarkable story of bison. These iconic animals shaped North American landscapes for more than 100,000 years and anchored Indigenous lifeways for generations. Pushed to the brink of extinction in the 19th century, bison survived .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.