Visit the Museum
Visit the Smithsonian On the Water exhibition in Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Kenneth E. Behring Center
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- 01. Living in the Atlantic World
1450–1800 - 02. Maritime Nation
1800–1850 - 03. Fishing for a Living
1840–1920 - 04. Inland Waterways
1820–1940
- 05. Ocean Crossings
1870–1969 - 06. Answering the Call
1917–1945 - 07. Modern Maritime America
1950–Present
Explore Exhibition by Theme
Select a theme below to view links to common threads throughout each gallery in the exhibit.
Life at Sea
Dangerous Waters
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Learning Resources
Lesson and activity plans teach kids about maritime history in America.
