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National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Julia and Paul Child donated their kitchen to the museum in 2001, Richard Strauss

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  • 10 to 5:30; after May 31, check for extended summer hours; closed December 25

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  • 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
    Washington, DC

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  • Smithsonian Station (Mall exit) or Federal Triangle

Inside American History’s Dollhouse
Curator Larry Bird takes you inside the history of the Bradford dollhouse
By Produced by: Jaime Bellemare, Nicole Hines, Katherine Purvis, Jillian Rogers, Caitlin White and Sarah Zibanejadrad


The First Ladies’ Dresses at the Smithsonian
An exhibit about the first ladies reopens at the National Museum of American History, including dresses worn at inaugural balls.
By Ryan Reed


Restaging the Greensboro Counter Sit-in
Learn how to stage a sit-in right next to the Greensboro lunch counter
By Katy June-Friesen


The Joy of Cooking with Julia Child
Through her television shows, Julia Child was able to share her love for culinary arts with the world
By Lauren Hogan, Ryan Reed, Jordan Steffen


American History Museum Transformed
A step-by-step tour of the renovation of the National Museum of American History
By Narration by Beth Py-Lieberman / Edited by Ryan Reed and Brian Wolly


Movie Magic at the Museums
The entertainment curator at the American History Museum shows cinematic highlights from the museum's collections, including Dorothy's red slippers and Superman's cape
By Ryan Reed


Spark!Lab Ignites the Imagination
Interpretive exhibits coordinator Steven Madewell's demonstrates a few experiments at Spark!Lab
By Edited by Ryan Reed and Brian Wolly


The Curators' Tour Through Inaugurations Past
View the highlights of the American History Museum's inauguration relics
By Meredith Bragg


Political Props
Convention artifacts and other campaign memorabilia
By Smithsonian.com