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Museum Happenings in June at the National Museum of American History

Featuring Civic Season, Flag Day and Pride Month Events

Amy Kehs | May 21, 2025

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What's Happening in May 2025 at the National Museum of American History

New on exhibit, music and more!

Amy Kehs | April 11, 2025

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Museum Happenings This April: Jazz Appreciation Month, Events & More

This April, at the National Museum of American History, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month! Check out the calendar to learn more!

Amy Kehs | March 24, 2025

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Mark Your Calendar: Black History Month, Exhibits, Jazz and More at the National Museum of American History

This February at the museum, we're celebrating a new season of the podcast, commemorating Black History Month, and listening to some jazz. Check out the calendar to find out what's going on this month!

Amy Kehs | January 24, 2025
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What's Happening at the National Museum of American History in December

Exhibits, Programs, Music and More!

Amy Kehs | November 15, 2024
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What's Happening in November: Events for Native American Heritage Month and More!

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

Amy Kehs | October 22, 2024
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What's Happening in October: Food History Weekend and More!

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

Amy Kehs | September 23, 2024
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What's Happening in August: Events, Exhibits and Resources

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

Amy Kehs | July 21, 2024
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Forensic Science, History Day, a Latin Music Festival and More: Check Out These June Happenings

A new exhibition and "Civic Season" activities galore at the museum

Amy Kehs | May 16, 2024
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Remembering Emmett Till, Appreciating Jazz and More in April

New exhibitions, programming for Jazz Appreciation Month and more at the museum in April

Amy Kehs | March 22, 2024
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Jazz Concert Season Kick Off and More December Happenings

December at the Museum includes a look at a historic film, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra season kick-off, and two concerts by the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.

Amy Kehs | November 17, 2023
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Celebrating Pride Month, Flag Day and More, Check Out these June Happenings

June Happenings include an exhibit that takes a look inside a legendary blues archive and a performance that celebrates the centennial of The Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Amy Kehs | May 22, 2023
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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and More, Check Out These April Happenings

April Happenings include an exciting new exhibition on the Disney Parks and a program looking at how "place" influences innovation

Amy Kehs | March 30, 2023
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