Within These Walls

Located at the Behring Center, an eighteenth century house from Ipswich, MA gives a glimpse of American history through the stories of five families who lived there.

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Giant Pandas at the National Zoo

Giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian are at the National Zoo on a ten-year loan from the China Wildlife Conservation Association and are the focus of an ambitious research, conservation, and breeding program designed to preserve this critically endangered species. Features news, FAQ and Panda Cams.

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The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden

Traces the history and culture of the presidency from 1789 through 2000. Features activities, resources and teacher materials. American History Museum.

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Hope Diamond

The world's largest deep blue diamond. Features a brief history and photograph. Natural History Museum.

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Milestones of Flight

Exhibits some of the major innovations in aviation and space history. Features a virtual tour. National Air and Space Museum.

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Triceratops

A product of traditional bone replication and three-dimensional laser scanning and prototyping that fixes many of the inaccuracies in the original mount. Features conservation and production information. National Museum of natural History.

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Images of Power and Identity

Introduces the visual arts of Africa south of the Sahara. Features an introduction and virtual tour. National Museum of African Art.

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The Art of the Personal Object

Utilitarian objects principally from eastern and southern Africa. Features and introduction and virtual tour. National Museum of African Art.

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Ceramic Arts at the National Museum of African Art

Works from different regions of the continent, including a group of vessels from Central Africa. Features an introduction.

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The Ancient West African City of Benin

Collection from the royal court of the capital of the kingdom of Benin as it existed before British colonial rule. Features an introduction and virtual tour. National Museum of African Art.

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Apollo Moon Rocks

Nearly four billion year old rock cut from the surface of the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Features a virtual tour. National Air and Space Museum.

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The Star-Spangled Banner

The flag that inspired America's national anthem. Features a knowledge test, preservation information and educator information. National Museum of American History.

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On Time

Explores how Americans have measured, used and thought about time through clocks, watches and objects. Features a virtual tour. National Museum of American History.

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A More Perfect Union - Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution

Explores the U.S. Constitution, the freedoms it guarantees and what happened during the national crisis of World War II. Features an introduction. National Museum of American History.

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Whistler's Peacock Room

Once the dining room of a wealthy London ship owner designed to display a prized collection of Chinese porcelain. Features a virtual tour. Freer Gallery.

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