Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

On June 10, 1943, the patent for the ballpoint pen was filed. To celebrate National Ballpoint Pen Day (#BallpointPenDay), we've pulled together writing implements from across our collection. National ...

America by Air traces the history of commercial aviation in the United States from airmail to airlines. Exploring the history of air transportation in the United States, this exhibit shows how the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The papers of Philadelphia art historian and writer Charles Henry Hart date from 1774-1930, bulk 1888-1918, and measure 6.1 linear feet. Found ...

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Explore a selection items in the Smithsonian's collections that reflect the Jewish American experience as well as the significant role Jewish Americans and those ...

From pyramids to cathedrals to sykscrapers, architecture reflects the societies and cultural values it originates from. As the built environment expands, the role of architects and architecture in ...

Explore America and discover people, places, art, and history that connect to North Dakota in the Smithsonian’s collections.Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In 1876 the Board of Regents requested an appropriation from Congress to build a new museum, a necessity because of the incoming collections from ...

The invention of the balloon struck the men and women of the late 18th century like a thunderbolt. Enormous crowds gathered in Paris to watch one balloon after another rise above the city rooftops, ...

Education has always been at the core of the Smithsonian’s mission, and today, our work is more urgent than ever. As one of the nation’s most trusted resources for learning, the Smithsonian ...

The Airbus IMAX® Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center features the largest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia, towering six stories high.Getting Here FAQ Group SalesShowtimes are published on the ...

Explore Puerto Rico’s history, from the 16th to the 20th centuries, through the eyes of collector Teodoro Vidal. Vidal captured the island’s history by collecting thousands of objects. Over 80 ...