Exhibitions

The largest bronze foundry complex from antiquity was excavated at Houma in northern China in the mid-twentieth century. At the two-acre site, archaeologists discovered evidence of extremely sophisticated manufacturing techniques. Fragments of .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, named for its donor, comprises more than 200 varieties of plants in hanging baskets, borders, and raised serpentine beds flanking an unusual curvilinear walkway designed by architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen. .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

China’s Song dynasty established many prototypes in government, society, and the arts. A system of schools and examinations for entering public office led to an efficient, centralized government headed by the emperor but staffed by well-.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Discover our national story through the National Museum of Natural History's unparalleled collections. Explore more than 600 specimens and cultural items representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories people.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

This major exhibition hall focuses on the story of human origins and probes the ecological and genetic connections that human beings have had with the natural world over time. It examines the shared framework of humankind—the biological and .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

At the Kids’ Farm, children of all ages have an opportunity to meet and greet cows, alpacas, hogs, donkeys, goats, chickens, and fish. During daily demonstrations, keepers chat about the animals’ personalities and the skills, dedication and .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Giving in America, a permanent exhibit that looks at the history of philanthropy’s role in shaping the United States, opened on #Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. The exhibit showcases four major themes of American philanthropy centered .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Peacock Room is American artist James McNeill Whistler’s (1834–1903) greatest interior. He famously covered this dining room with floor-to-ceiling peacock-inspired designs, including a mural depicting himself and his patron Frederick .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.