On view in the Philatelic Gallery pullout frames at the Museum are 11 certified plate proofs for postage stamps honoring Abraham Lincoln. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate...

Approximately 200 diverse and visually striking ceramic vessels from Southeast Asia are on display in this exhibit. 'Taking Shape' presents the two basic types of ceramics produced in Southeast Asia -...

This exhibition features ledger drawings, a style of visual history, developed by Native warriors from the Northern and Southern Plains in the late 19th century.

This exhibition explores the personal, public, ceremonial and executive actions of the 43 men who have had a huge impact on the course of history in the past 200 years. More than 900 objects...

Whether by consulting the position of the planets, casting horoscopes, or interpreting dreams, the art of divination was widely practiced throughout the Islamic world. The most splendid tools ever...

Franklin D. Roosevelt, president during the Great Depression, used stamps to communicate with the American people. A stamp collector himself, he understood the power of visual imagery, and he changed...

This exhibition looks at the history, culture and art of Afro-Mexicans from the colonial era through present day. Highlights of the exhibit include "casta" paintings, masks, photography and more.

Journey into the skin of the earth and explore the amazing world of soils. Completely familiar yet largely unknown, soils help sustain virtually every form of life on Earth. The exhibit will transport...

This gallery illustrates the first 40 years of jet aviation (1939-1979), including the evolution of commercial and military jet aircraft.

On display at the Center are works by 15 award-winning emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16 to 25. Their work reflects their experiences as emerging artists and reveals how their disability has...

This major survey of Brian Jungen transforms the familiar and banal into exquisite objects that reference themes of globalization, pop culture, museums, and the commodification of Indian imagery. On...

Human anatomy and forensic investigation provide intriguing information on people and events of America's past. This exhibition will examine history through 17th-century bone biographies, including...

At this special exhibit hall, visitors are invited to observe live insects. Volunteers will be on hand to conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, answer questions about the creature that live in the...

This bilingual (English/Spanish) exhibition will highlight key chapters in Panamanian history from early indigenous settlement to Panama's 20th-century struggle for sovereignty.

Take a look at recent research that has been instrumental in unraveling some of the greatest mysteries of the universe.

Each highlighted object on display will be augmented with personal stories told by Lincoln and the people who knew him best. The exhibition will showcase more than 60 historical treasures associated...

Consisting of two 16-foot lengths of polished steel that are gently curved to create a continuous convex and concave wall, 'S-Curve (2006),' recalls the exploration of form that Anish Kapoor most...

On view in this case are notebooks with sketches of toy ideas and examples of some of the toys Jerome Lemelson invented. The objects on display are examples of Lemelson's toy ideas and show some of...

Learn how Native people intentionally and strategically kept their cultures alive in the wake of the arrival of newcomers in the Western Hemisphere.

Explore the Earth at night by zooming in on your hometown or places far away. Compare images from 1993, 1997 and 2003 to infer changes in population, energy consumption, energy efficiency and economic...

Find out how residents of eight Native communities live and maintain their Native identity in the 21st century. Through their stories, visitors learn about the deliberate and often difficult choices...

This exhibition of 228 objects highlights the Sackler Gallery's permanent holdings of Chinese art. On display are jades and bronzes, Buddhist sculpture and wall paintings, glass, lacquerware...

Learn more about indigenous peoples from across the Western Hemisphere who continue to express the wisdom of their ancestors in celebration, language, art, spirituality and daily life.

Irish artist John Gerrard uses customized 3-D gaming software to re-imagine landscape art. For the works in this exhibition, Gerrard photographed actual sites from 360 degrees and then simulated...

The Artifact Walls consist of 275 linear feet of glass-fronted cases lining the first and second floor center core. On display are items that highlight the depth and breadth of the Museum's vast...

Learn more about the Native peoples of the Chesapeake Bay region - what is now Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware - through photographs, maps, ceremonial and everyday objects, and...

This 20-panel banner exhibition focuses on the interactions between African American and Native American people, especially those of blended heritage. By combining the voices of the living with those...

Explore the current facts about climate change, including its potential causes and the possible future effects of global warming. Museum visitors will also learn about the personal, national and...

From over 17,000 entries submitted from the United States and around the world to the Smithsonian magazine for its 6th Annual Photo Contest, 50 finalists were selected. The images selected represent...