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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An exhibition of all new work spanning seven galleries highlights the dynamic portraiture practice of leading contemporary artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke).
National Portrait Gallery
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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.
National Portrait Gallery
The advent of nuclear weapons and rapid advances in aviation technologies, such as missiles and automation, have shaped the nature of conflict and diplomacy. These technologies were in turn shaped by not only the Cold War, but several hot wars,. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
National Air and Space Museum
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Materials, Methods, and Meanings: Craft in the Archives of American Art explores how artists working across craft disciplines have redefined their fields through inventive uses of materials, experimental techniques, and radical forms that carry. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
National Portrait Gallery
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At Home in Space presents the challenges and benefits of a permanent human presence in low Earth orbit. The knowledge gained from the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs informs where we go next and what we do there. The ability to launch,. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
National Air and Space Museum
