goSmithsonian - February 2009 - (Page 34) Find It: American lunchboxes Lower level, at the entrance to the food court Doll house Third floor, West Wing, by the escalators Julia Child’s kitchen First floor, West Wing “Spark!Lab” First floor, West Wing, next to “Science in American Life” Stephen Colbert’s portrait On view on the third floor, West Wing, near Dumbo Authentic items from the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, including this campaign banner, are on view for the Lincoln bicentennial. ture furnishings, the house is inhabited by Peter Doll, his wife, Rose Washington Doll, and their ten children. “Thanks for the Memories: Music, Sports and Entertainment History” This exhibition rotates a display of iconic and well-loved artifacts—such as the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore as Dorothy, Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves and Jim Henson’s Kermit the Frog—that mirror the ways music, sports and entertainment have played major roles in U.S. life, shaping our national memory and often defining what is American to the nation and the world. “Hall of Musical Instruments” A feast of string instruments, including the Smithsonian’s world-famous Stradivarius quartet of ornamented instruments—carefully restored to playing condition. MUSEUM STORES GALORE Mall Museum Store This store, located near the National Mall entrance, features an assortment of the most popular items—personalized dog tags, StarSpangled Banner gifts and apparel, and Smithsonian exclusive mementos. Main Museum StoreThe museum’s flagship store, at over 6,300 square feet on the first floor, offers a full range of products for adults and children alike in several departments: Teddy Bears and Classic Toys, Historic Newspapers, American Music and Traditions, Popular Culture, Race to Space, Politics and Presidents. Choose from apparel, gifts, jewelry and a large selection of books. Price of Freedom Store This store, located in the East Wing on the third floor, highlights leaders of the United States during wartime and offers military-inspired books, gifts, apparel, reproduction historic documents and mementos. LINCOLN at 200 Education[is]… the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in. Abraham Lincoln March 9, 1832, First Political Announcement Smithsonian Connections: a destination for studentfriendly activities, including an online game and other interactive resources goSmithsonian.com/ SIConnections Smithsonian Connections is supported by a member of the Smithsonian National Board LINCOLN AT THE SMITHSONIAN GOSMITHSONIAN.COM/LINCOLN ““Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life” The life and legacy of the 16th president is brought to light with a re-examination of the museum’s unique and unparalleled collection of Lincoln artifacts and memorabilia. The entrance is located on the third floor, West Wing. “America’s New Birth of Freedom: Documents From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum” T rare and en important documents, on loan from Illinois’ Lincoln Library, including a signed copy of the Emanicipation Proclamation, chronicle the pivotal moments in Lincoln’s political life. This exhibition is located in the Albert Small Documents Gallery on the second floor, East Wing. NMAH Fun for students: goSmithsonian.com/SIConnections 34 goSmithsonian.com http://www.gosmithsonian.com/lincoln http://www.gosmithsonian.com/lincoln http://www.goSmithsonian.com/SIConnections http://www.goSmithsonian.com/SIConnections http://www.goSmithsonian.com
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