Live from the Smithsonian
May 16–17, 2012

Water Matters

interactive webinars through the
Shout environmental
education program

For teachers, students, and anyone interested in exploring this important natural resource and taking action to preserve our environment.

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Smithsonian associates presents

View works of glass from  Smithsonian museum collections. Learn basic glassworking skills.

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smithsonian channel presents

Titanoboa: Monster Snake

The greatest fossil discovery since T-Rex is shedding light on a lost world.
Watch the full-length documentary online.

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Can you identify these objects?

Take our quiz to find out how much you know about items around the Smithsonian with special connections to
Mother’s Day!

Inside the Meteorite Clean Room

Don your clean room clothing and take a glimpse into the Smithsonian's new Antarctic meteorite storage facility where meteorites are kept under tight security and tight airlocks.

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Smithsonian magazine invites you to tell us what you’d like to know.

Want Answers? Just Ask

Think big! We're looking for inquiries
that will generate new ideas and spark new conversations.

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Give craft some credit, and get credit yourself!

Donate $10 or more to support acquisitions from the Renwick Gallery’s
40 under 40: Craft Futures and be credited in the exhibition, opening July 20
at the Renwick Gallery

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Smithsonian Snapshot

Apollo 10 Space Meal, 1969

Each crew member was supplied with three meals per day, which provided approximately 2,800 calories. This photo shows John Young’s Meal B lunch for mission Day 9.

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smithsonian PRESENTS

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate history and heritage with the Smithsonian.

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