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...IN THE MUSEUM What Does It Mean To Be Human? The epic story of how humans evolved over six million years. more> ...ON THE WEB Lakota Winter Counts: Award-winning website illustrates how Plains Indians drew pictographs to document memorable events. more> Yup’ik Masks: Online gallery of masks the Yup’ik people of Alaska created for their traditional dances and ceremonies. more> |
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9,000 Year Old Kennewick Man New scientific findings shed light on the life of the man whose remains were discovered in Washington state. more> VIDEO: Museum Anthropologists Talk about their Careers Six Smithsonian anthropologists discuss what inspired them to go into the field, their work at the Smithsonian, and why they love what they do. more>
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Forensic Friday: Jamestown, Virginia Archaeology Friday, Nov. 30, 10:30am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm. Archaeologists from the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeology Project share recent discoveries from the first permanent English settlement in America. more> IMAX Movies Flight of the Butterflies 3D Coral Reef Adventure Flying Monsters 3D To the Arctic IMAX 3D Coming soon... Skyfall
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Donate to the Museum Support our groundbreaking exhibitions, engaging education programs, cutting edge scientific research and impressive collections. Your gift will make a difference. more> Volunteer at the Museum Help us reach the public or work behind-the scenes -– a variety of opportunities are available. more>
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LIVE BUTTERFLY PAVILION Stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants in this tropical oasis that offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to butterflies from all over the world. more> New! Butterfly Spotter Membership Do you live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area? Check out the discounts and benefits for our Butterfly Spotter members!
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BANNER IMAGE Killer Whale Hat, Dak'laweidi clan (Tlingit), Alaska; image courtesy Repatriation Office, National Museum of Natural History. Repatriated in 2005, the Killer Whale Hat was temporarily returned to the Museum by clan leader Edwell John, Jr., for laser scanning and an exact replica was made to be added to Smithsonian collections. For more information about the Smithsonian’s repatriation efforts, click here. |
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