At Smithsonian Student Travel, we’re excited to bring thousands of students and teachers to Washington, D.C. in 2010. Below you will find what we consider to be the top ten events in and around the Smithsonian museums in 2010!
Throughout 2010
The National Museum of Natural History
On March 11, 2010, the National Museum of Natural History celebrates its 100th birthday. However, the museum will mark this momentous event with special programs and exhibits all year long. For more information, go to mnh.si.edu.
Throughout 2010
Locations across the United States
This traveling exhibition takes a look into the incredibly prolific mind of Jim Henson and his wondrous creatures and characters, stories, songs and imagery. For dates and locations throughout the United States, go to sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm.
Throughout 2010
The National Air and Space Museum
Explore the history and importance of human spaceflight in the United States during the space shuttle and space station era. This new exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum interprets the story of human spaceflight through artifacts, immersive experiences, high technology interactive kiosks and a Presentation Center.
Spring 2010
National Mall
Sponsored by The Smithsonian Associates and National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Kite Festival brings a spectacular array of kites and kite-flying demonstrations to the National Mall during the heart of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
October 16, 2009 - April 4, 2010
The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Celebrating 10 years of National Design Awards winners, this exhibition features contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction design and fashion.
Spring 2010
Wherever you may be!
These free online conferences invite participants from around the country to interact with Smithsonian curators and researchers. Each conference has a single theme, which Smithsonian curators explore through varied disciplines. The next online conference will be from September 29 - October 1 and the topic will be climate change. To learn more, visit smithsonianeducation.org.
October 2009 - May 2010
The National Museum of the American Indian
This National Museum of the American Indian exhibition focuses on the interactions between African American and Native American people, especially on those of blended heritage. It also investigates the dynamics of race, community, culture and creativity.
February 28 - Summer 2010
Online and in your mailbox
Smithsonian magazine’s seventh annual photo contest lets you see the world through a unique lens. As of February 28, go to smithsonianmag.com to vote for your favorite. Then look for the winning pictures to be published in the summer of 2010.
Summer 2010
The National Mall
At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, interact with exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions — both old and new. The goal of the festival is to strengthen and preserve these traditions by presenting them on the National Mall.
October 23, 2009 - August 22, 2010
The National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery presents the finalists in a portrait competition by artists working in the figurative arts. Works feature every type of visual-arts media, including paintings, photographs, film, video and digital animation.
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