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Museum Closed for Renovations: The Museum building is closed for renovation until November 21, 2008. Learn more about reopening by signing up for our monthly newsletter or reading our blog.

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Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole - CANCELLED
10/8/2008
Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society: The Axelrod Quartet
10/18/2008
The Axelrod Quartet performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet in F Major, K590; Luigi Cherubini: Quartet in E-flat Major; Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1.

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society: The Axelrod Quartet
10/19/2008
The Axelrod Quartet performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet in F Major, K590; Luigi Cherubini: Quartet in E-flat Major; Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1.

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Day of the Dead/Día de los muertos
11/1/2008
Day of the Dead is an opportunity for families to celebrate and commemorate their loved ones who have died. The celebration of the Day of the Dead is a growing phenomenon throughout the United States. Although its roots are pre-colombian, Day of the Dead
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papier mache skulls

Day of the Dead/Día de los muertos
11/2/2008
Day of the Dead is an opportunity for families to celebrate and commemorate their loved ones who have died. The celebration of the Day of the Dead is a growing phenomenon throughout the United States. Although its roots are pre-colombian, Day of the Dead
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Artists rendering of the new Flag Hall

Opening Weekend
11/21/2008
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open on November 21 and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend!
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Artists rendering of the new Flag Hall

Opening Weekend
11/22/2008
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open on November 21 and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend!
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Artists rendering of the new Flag Hall

Opening Weekend
11/23/2008
Save the date! The Museum's doors swing open on November 21 and you're invited to our three-day reopening festival weekend!
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All events are subject to change. For more information on upcoming programs call 202-633-1000 (voice) or 202-357-1729 (TTY). Special accommodations for visitors with disabilities: call 202-633-3717 (voice) or 202-357-1563 (TTY).



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Prototype Online: Inventive Voices
The Museum is proud to present a twice-monthly free podcast from the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. Listen to interviews and lectures of renowned inventors and innovators.
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