Washington, D.C.'s Smithsonian museums are amazing and cool beyond measure -- and here are some Smithsonian exhibits that'll captivate you!
The famous Smithsonian museums hold a wealth of interesting information. Here are some favorite exhibits you should make a point of visiting this year!
The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire
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When: Now through June 1, 2020
Where: National Museum of the American Indian
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Dive into one of the Inka Empire's greatest achievements with the National Museum of the American Indian's "The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire!" You'll learn about the function of the Inka Road in early Andean societies, the technology that aided the Inkans in creating the road, how the Inka Empire was organized, and the legacy of the empire from its founding to the present day. Imagine the trivia you'll be able to dish out afterwards!
Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now
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When: Now through March 10, 2019
Where: National Portrait Gallery
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At the National Portrait Gallery's "Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now," you'll see amazing silhouettes that past and contemporary artists have captured! And you'll gain knowledge about the art form's historical roots and its modern-day existence, as well as how the connection between the two can push people to reassess race, individualism, power, and ourselves.
Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World
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When: Now through May 18, 2021
Where: National Museum of Natural History (2nd Floor)
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At the National Museum of Natural History's "Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World," you'll learn about the epidemics that struck the world and what can be done to prevent them. And you'll also have the chance to break out your inner doctor with a multiplayer game where you can attempt to contain an outbreak on your own!
World of Stamps
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When: Now through February 3, 2020
Where: National Postal Museum
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If you're an avid stamp collector, stop by the National Postal Museum's "World of Stamps" exhibit for a history of postage stamps and examples of high-profile stamp images throughout history.
Are you planning on checking out any of these exhibits? Which one? Let us know your thoughts below!
