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Farewell to Baird Auditorium: A Century of Science, Culture and Creativity

As Baird Auditorium closes for renovation, NMNH reflects on its century-long legacy and the architectural marvels that make it one of D.C.’s most iconic public spaces

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How Do You Clean an 11-Ton Elephant? One Brushstroke at a Time

The National Museum of Natural History recently spruced up its iconic African elephant mount, which has greeted visitors since 1959

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