American History

Explore American History across the Smithsonian through stories, events, and exhibitions. Use the filters to browse by format, then bookmark events and exhibitions to keep track of what you want to visit or attend.

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red ink annotations and outlines on a black and white photo of a seated figure in traditional Native American clothing
An exhibition of all new work spanning seven galleries highlights the dynamic portraiture practice of leading contemporary artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke).
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National Portrait Gallery
Florida: History, Design, and Architecture - In Person
$
Location
National Postal Museum
Free
Mighty Miniatures
Miniatures are a global and almost universal phenomenon. Their tiny size draws us in. Their intricate details inspire awe. The little worlds we can build with them stir our imagination. Whether a toy or a work of fine art, there is more to a . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center
The American Revolution, Part 2
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A History of the Movie Musical
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Black and white photograph of an elderly Dolly Madison in a turban and a shawl
In 2026, the National Portrait Gallery will observe the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of its photographs collection, which now accounts for nearly half of the museum’s total holdings. Encompassing more than one hundred works, from the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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National Portrait Gallery
Ongoing
Visions of a Brighter Tomorrow: World’s Fairs of the 1930s
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