National Postal Museum
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Previously Seen on a Tiny Postage Stamp, These Beautiful Portraits of African-Americans Go on View
The artists who made them bring enormous dedication and talent to the artwork that adorns the nation's mail
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Get Your Burning Questions Answered, It's #AskaCurator Day
More than 700 museums, galleries, theatres, and more across the globe are taking to Twitter to answer your queries about, well, anything
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Anthrax Letters, Now on View, Represent the Serious Threats Faced by the Post Office
The National Postal Museum's "Behind the Badge" exhibit explores the history and legacy of the United States Postal Inspection Service
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Smithsonian Museums and the Panda Cam are Back in Business Today
After the 16-day government shutdown, visitors can once again visit the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo relaunches the panda cam
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World’s Largest Stamp Gallery to Open in Washington, D.C.
America's most famous stamp, the Inverted Jenny, goes on permanent view for the first time in history
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A Memorial Day Memory: Love From the Pacific Theater
A 92-year-old WWII vet who recently donated his wartime letters to the National Postal Museum reflects on a friendship that lasted a lifetime
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A Hindenburg Passenger Ticket, Possibly the Only One to Still Exist, Goes On View
On the 76th Anniversary of the fiery crash, what may be the only passenger ticket to survive the crash can be seen at the National Postal Museum
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Sequestration to Cause Closures, Secretary Clough Testifies
Gallery closings, fewer exhibitions and reduced educational offerings are some of the impacts he listed before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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Snowy Day, But Smithsonian D.C. Museums Open, Zoo Closes
Bad weather threatens the metro area, but the Smithsonian museums Will Open, National Zoo is Closed
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Events Feb 8-10: Foreign Film, Valentine’s Workshop and Russian Chamber Music
This weekend, catch Iranian star Leila's Hatami's latest, craft a little love and hear from the National Chamber Ensemble
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Welcome to Blackdom: The Ghost Town That Was New Mexico’s First Black Settlement
A homesteading settlement founded out of reach of Jim Crow is now a ghost town, but postal records live on to tell its story
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Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather
Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
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Inauguration Day 2013
All you need to know for the day: where to eat, rest and what to see
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How to Win Inauguration Weekend: There’s an App for That
One man won the election, but with free tours and insider information, you can still win the weekend. Plus hours, eating spots and where to rest your feet
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Playlist: Eight Tracks to Get Your Holiday Music Groove On
A roundup of holiday classics and some new alternatives for a festive season
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Photos: The National Hockey League Turns 95
Though the league is currently in another lockout, the Smithsonian collections have plenty of memorabilia from the sport's history in the United States
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Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
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Events August 3-5: Children’s Workshop, Mail Time With Owney, East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband
This weekend, join Smithsonian for a workshop on 1950s Segregation, celebrate Owney the dog at the National Postal Museum and enjoy a steel drum concert
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Smithsonian Gets Google Mapped
Smithsonian and Google Maps launched an easy to use application Tuesday providing step by step directions inside 17 museums and the National Zoo
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Events July 10-12: Questionable Art, Crafty Mail, and the Battle of Shiloh
This week at the Smithsonian, debate the merits of contemporary art, craft your own stationery, and learn more about the Battle of Shiloh
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