Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 43) Courtesy, 20th Century fox night At the MuseuM: bAttle oF the sMithsoniAns DC is back on the big screen this summer, and this time, the smithsonian institution is playing a starring role. filmed on location in DC, “night at the museum: battle of the smithsonians” is the follow-up to the hit 2006 feature film starring ben stiller, ricky gervais, amy adams and owen Wilson and opens in theatres on may 22. look for movieinspired hotel packages, tours and more on washington.org. H renwicK gAllery oF the sMithsoniAn AMericAn Art MuseuM 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · AmericanArt.si.edu · Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm. Closed December 25. Free admission. Metro: Farragut West sMithsoniAn AMericAn Art MuseuM 8th & F Sts. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · AmericanArt.si.edu · The Smithsonian American Art Museum, the nation’s first art collection, is an unparalleled record of the American experience from the colonial period to today. Highlights are images of the west, impressionism, WPA murals, folk art, contemporary art. Don’t miss the LunderConservation Ctr. and Luce Foundation Ctr. Open 11:30am-7pm except Dec. 25. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown sMithsoniAn Arts & industries building 900 Jefferson Dr. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 6331000 · si.edu/ai/ · Museum closed in preparation for renovation. Metro: Smithsonian sMithsoniAn AssociAtes 1100 Jefferson Dr., SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-3030 · smithsonianassociates.si.edu · Special after-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine, available in all Smithsonian museum shops, for a list of monthly activities, or go online to purchase tickets at residentassociates.si.edu. Admission prices vary. Call for ticket information (202) 633-3030. TTY: (202) 633-9467. sMithsoniAn institution inForMAtion center 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 6331000 · si.edu/visit · The historic Castle, the oldest of the 16 Smithsonian museums in Washington, houses the crypt of founder James Smithson, a visitor orientation theater, scale models of Washington’s monumental core, an interactive touch-screen program in 6 languages, and helpful information volunteers. Cafe; store. Open daily 8:30am-5:30pm except Dec. 25. Free. Metro: Smithsonian 43 See & Do http://www.washington.org http://smithsonianassociates.si.edu http://AmericanArt.si.edu http://AmericanArt.si.edu http://residentassociates.si.edu http://www.si.edu/visit http://www.si.edu/ai/
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