Exhibitions

America’s Presidents lies at the heart of the Portrait Gallery’s mission to tell the American story through the lives of those who have shaped its history and culture, and is dedicated to presenting the portraits of U.S. presidents. The .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Pollinator Garden is composed of four habitats: wetland, meadow, wood's edge, and urban backyard. Informational signage discusses the connections between plants and butterflies and explains the life cycles of butterflies. As many as 30 .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Courtyard Garden is an elegantly designed outdoor space that invites relaxation and quiet contemplation within the gallery. In 1906, Charles L. Freer, a Detroit railroad-car manufacturer, donated his exceptional collection of Asian art and .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

America by Air traces the history of commercial aviation in the United States from airmail to airlines. Exploring the history of air transportation in the United States, this exhibit shows how the federal government has shaped the airline .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on the National Mall Sept. 24, but the effort to build the museum began more than 100 years ago. This exhibit explores the journey toward fulfillment of this long-.... 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.

One of the most memorable images from the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City is the symbolic act of protest by Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200-meter race. During the medal ceremony, Smith bowed his head and raised his fist as an assertion .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History—the science, researchers, and collections—out from behind the scenes. Visitors.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.