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Klima X
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by Justine Roberts Published October 31 2008
Deep inside the relatively traditional National Museum of Science, Technology and Medicine in Oslo is the truly surprising and powerful exhibit experience: Klima X. Visitors begin in an ante-room where they trade their walking shoes for tall yellow...
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Willy Brandt Haus audio cards
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by Javier Pes Published May 22 2009
Willy Brandt was the chancellor of West Germany, mayor of Berlin during the Berlin Airlift and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971. The German statesmans eventful life and many achievements are chronicled in the Willy Brandt Haus, a...
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Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century
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by Maura Nelson Published February 15 2010
During a recent trip to New Mexico, my travelling group happened upon the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Having some free time, we decided to stop in for a visit. While all the exhibits were beautifully presented, the current exhibition "Time...
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The Luce Foundation Center for American Art
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by Sarah Wohlstadter Published February 16 2010
Discovering the Luce Foundation Center for Art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum was an art novice’s dream! As someone with a science background, I found the form in which the art was displayed, as open storage, was very approachable. I was...
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Exploring the Universe
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by Mara Kurlandsky Published February 28 2011
On a recent lovely Saturday, I went down to the National Air and Space Museum to check out what sorts of hands-on activities were in their exhibitions. I wandered around a bit and then discovered to my delight a cell-phone tour on offer in the Explore...
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America I AM: The African American Imprint
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by Kara Hershorin Published March 02 2011
Last year I passed up a chance to visit the blockbuster exhibition, Terra Cotta Warriors. Determined not to miss another epic exhibit, I visited the award-winning touring show America I AM: The African American Imprint at the National Geographic...
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State of Deception:The Power of Nazi Propaganda
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by Mara Kurlandsky Published March 04 2011
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is showing an exhibition that highlights the power of words and images to rally a nation behind evil acts. Utilizing a diverse array of multimedia and hundreds of artifacts, State of Deception: The Power of...