Events

Exhibition Events
	Life on Mars? Exploring 200 Years of Our Fascination with the Red Planet Please join the Smithsonian Libraries on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 for a lecture featuring Dr. Joshua Nall, Curator of Modern Sciences at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science at the University of Cambridge, UK.
	It's Alive!: The Science of Shelley's Frankenstein 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. Saturday, October 22, 2016 2:00pm to 3:00pm Presidential Suite National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
	The Natural Philosopher and his Cabinet of Curiosities 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. Monday, August 8, 2016 11:00am Coulter Performance Plaza, 1 West National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
	The Natural Philosopher and the Science of Early Ballooning 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. Friday, August 26, 2016 2:00pm to 3:00pm Coulter Performance Plaza, 1 West National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
	INDOOR RECESS Smithsonian Libraries Presents: INDOOR RECESS a lunchtime getaway Featuring your favorite classes as a kid, Library and Art! All you need to do is:
	Fantastic Voyages of the Cinematic Imagination Please join us on Thursday, March 3, 2016 for Fantastic Voyages of the Cinematic Imagination Georges Méliès Film Screening and Lecture by Matthew Solomon 5:30pm Warner Bros Theater National Museum of American History 12th St and Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC RSVP by clicking here
	2015 Dibner Library Lecture On Wednesday December 2, 2015, the Smithsonian Libraries will host its 22nd Annual Dibner Library Lecture featuring Laura Otis. 5:00pm, with reception to follow Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC This event is free, please click here to reserve your tickets, or call 202.633.3054.