Exhibitions

This exhibition examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures over time in the realms of family, work, community, and the natural environment. Included are historical and contemporary objects from the .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Learn about the ways in which African Americans created possibilities in a world that denied them opportunities. These stories reflect the perseverance, resourcefulness, and resilience required by African Americans to survive and thrive in .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

From the halls of Congress to the community centers in our smallest towns, America was and continues to be built by the participation of its people. Wallace H. Coulter Unity Square, at the heart of NMAH’s second floor transformation, is where .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Freer Courtyard Garden is an elegantly designed outdoor space in the center of the National Museum of Asian Art's West Building. Lush vegetation and the courtyard fountain’s cascading water, combined with the symmetrical layout of the .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Encounter the world’s first postage stamp—the 1840 Penny Black, with its profile of young Queen Victoria—and learn how it revolutionized communication. Learn how stamps have shaped history and honored people and places around the world. See .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Urban Bird Habitat wraps around the south, west, and north sides of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and furnishes an oasis for many bird species. The garden plantings and hardscape elements provide birds with food, water,.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Wegmans Wonderplace is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday. Hours are subject to change; please check our events calendar for the latest information. Wegmans Wonderplace welcomes curious kids ages 0–6 and their .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Ancestral Connections explores how ten contemporary artists draw on aspects of their heritage—sometimes combined with personal experiences or tribal history—to create new and compelling works of art. Some have been shaped by their traditional .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.