Celebrate Smithsonian!: With Smithsonian Journeys
Celebrate Smithsonian!
With Smithsonian Journeys
Oct 20 - 23, 2010
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Museum of Natural History
Starting at $2,795
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  • Enjoy a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at five Smithsonian museums where you'll meet curators and scholars, see collections not on public view, explore the newest exhibitions, and enjoy special gala dinners in museum galleries.
  • Meet Richard Kurin, Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture, who welcomes you to the Smithsonian and provides a sweeping view of the Institution's past and present.
  • Attend an exclusive dinner at the National Museum of Natural History, view the museum's newest exhibition Human Origins, and meet the curator, Rick Potts.
  • View Smithsonian collections not on public view as conservators and scientists lead a behind-the-scenes tour of the Smithsonian Museum Support Center, home to more than 54 million artifacts.
  • Arrive before opening hours at the National Museum of American History for a private tour of the Smithsonian's priceless collection of musical instruments led by curator Kenneth Slowik.
  • Tour Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg at Smithsonian's American Art Museum and attend a luncheon and talk with curator Virginia Mecklenburg.
  • Enjoy your farewell evening at Smithsonian's stunning National Postal Museum with special remarks by museum director Allen Kane.
  • Check out a video of Curator Ken Slowik demonstrating Smithsonian instruments
  • To hear more about Smithsonian behind-the-scenes watch this video featuring Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough.
  • Watch a video on the mammal storage unit at the Smithsonian Museum Support Center


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