Enter at the copper dome on Jefferson Drive next to the Castle.
"Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings" (closes Nov. 1). Learn about the first permanent English, French and Spanish settlements in the New World.
"Panamanian Passages" (opens Oct. 5) highlights the construction of the Panama Canal.
"Accelerate: A National Juried Exhibition for Emerging Artists with Disabilities, Ages 16-25" (Sept. 10, 2009 through Jan. 6, 2010). The works of 15 award-winning artists are reflections on how personal disabilities have motivated, shaped and transformed their lives.
"Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America" (opens Jan. 15). Rare artifacts and photographs explore the role of Catholic sisters in American life.
Although the Ripley Center does not have an on-site café, many Smithsonian museums do.
View all Smithsonian cafés
The Discovery Theater offers the best in live performing arts for young people. Each season more than 30 performances feature puppets, music, theater, storytelling, dance and cutting-edge science for groups and families. Visit DiscoveryTheater.org or call 202-633-8700.
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) showcases 40 to 50 exhibitions in cities across the nation every year. Look for a Smithsonian traveling exhibition scheduled to visit your community at sites.si.edu.
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