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The Natural Philosopher and Electrical Fire

It's Alive!: The Science of Shelley's Frankenstein

October 22, 2016
It's Alive!: The Science of Shelley's Frankenstein A living history presentation by Dean Howarth and Abigail Fine A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
INDOOR RECESS

INDOOR RECESS

October 14, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getawayFriday, October 14th 12-1pm NH Library Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear

The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear

October 5, 2016
Wednesday, October 5th5:30pm Q?rius TheaterNational Museum of Natural History, Ground Floor 10th Street and Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20560  
INDOOR RECESS

INDOOR RECESS

September 22, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway Thursday, September 22nd from 12-1pm.  Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
My Marvelous Affliction: Confessions of a Bibliophile

My Marvelous Affliction: Confessions of a Bibliophile

September 15, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Art of the Book Lecture Series, Part IMy Marvelous Affliction: Confessions of a Bibliophile by Carmen Agra Deedy, award-winning author and storyteller
Fall Semester Teen Council - V.A.U.L.T

Fall Semester Teen Council - V.A.U.L.T

September 14, 2016
The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early Ballooning

The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early Ballooning

August 26, 2016
The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early Ballooning A living history presentation by Dean Howarth, Niab Montgomery and Abigail Fine A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
Camouflage: Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Beautiful Law of Nature"

Camouflage: Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Beautiful Law of Nature"

August 24, 2016
Camouflage: Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Beautiful Law of Nature" A lecture by William Adair, frame conservator, frame historian, and master gilder, Gold Leaf Studios Wednesday, August 24, 2016 6:00pm Baird Auditorium
The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of Curiosities

The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of Curiosities

August 8, 2016
The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of Curiosities A living history presentation by Dean Howarth and Melinda McCalley A family program suitable for all ages, best for ages 8-16.
Of Missions, Migrants, and Mourning: Some South African Artists Books Considered

Of Missions, Migrants, and Mourning: Some South African Artists Books Considered

August 7, 2016
National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20560 August 7, 2:00 p.m.
INDOOR RECESS

INDOOR RECESS

August 4, 2016
Thursday August 4th, 12pm-1pm Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
Color with us on National Coloring Book Day!

Color with us on National Coloring Book Day!

August 2, 2016
Artists' Books at African Art with Bruce Onobrakpeya

Artists' Books at African Art with Bruce Onobrakpeya

July 16, 2016
Bruce Onobrakpeya, one of Nigeria’s most respected and prolific artists, will be at the National Museum of African Art on Saturday afternoon, July 16th.  Come meet him between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the garden-level Pavilion.
Color Studio

Color Studio: A Family Event

July 16, 2016
Saturday, July 16th Let’s follow the theme of color through the vast collections of the Smithsonian Libraries, and make a few unexpected connections and discoveries through science, history, and art.  
Indoor Recess

Indoor Recess

July 1, 2016
Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway This month we are switching it up and heading OUTDOORS for a Folklife Scavenger hunt!!!

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