During the 1850s, massive collections of specimens were stored in the Smithsonian's Castle building in Washington, DC but were not transferred to a newly constructed National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) until 1881. Similarly, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York ...
In fact, Smithsonian says that Crapper's greatest invention was the creation of the bathroom fittings showroom at a time when toilets were seldom displayed. Crapper made sure his name was visible on all his products — which eventually became standard in houses in wealthy countries all over the...
The Smithsonian Institution is a sprawling complex of museums, the national zoo and research centers based in Washington, D.C., and founded by an endowment from James Smithson.
See the Newly Renovated Castle Howard, Made Famous by ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Brideshead Revisited’ After the house suffered extensive fire damage in 1940, generations of the Howard family have faithfully restored parts of the mansion to its 18th-century glory ...
Although most of the museum’s 3.5 million artifacts are in storage, several will be on display at other institutions. In addition to “Treasures of American History” at the Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall will host “Legendary Coins and Currency” through Ma...
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I honed my topic and oral presentation to the 20-minute limit. When I got to Washington, I was ready. But not ready for The Castle. In those days, the Kennan Institute, and the Woodrow Wilson Center of which it was the largest program, was housed in the Smithsonian’s old Castle, ...
The Durham Museum - Explore the region's rich history in this beautifully restored 1930s Art Deco train station. Hop on board historic passenger trains, take a look at one rarest coin collections in the world and get a taste of its authentic 1930s soda fountain at this Smithsonian affiliate...
1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024 (closest Metro station is the Smithsonian) • The Lincoln Memorial: Fittingly, it was from the steps of this beloved memorial that King gave his most famous speech – “I Have a Dream.” Sit on the steps, close your eyes and just ...
On the Mall, there is the Sculpture Garden, a quiet oasis below ground outside the Hirshorn Museum.Between the Smithsonian Castle and the Sackler Gallery is the Enid A. Haupt Garden. Bordering the Tidal Basin, surrounded by the famous Japanese cherry trees, is the Annual Library, a colorful...