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Press Room

For general information about the Museum and questions from the media, please call 202-633-3129 or use the contact form to e-mail us. Sign up to receive press releases by e-mail.

Recent Press Releases

June 9, 2021	A Museum Moment: Musician Chris Osgood of The Suicide Commandos Band Donates Objects
June 7, 2021	Warren and Barbara Winiarski To Make $4 Million Bequest to Smithsonian Funding Permanent Position for Curator of Food and Wine History
June 2, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: July 2021
June 1, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: June 2021
May 21, 2021	National Museum of American History Reopens to the Public May 21
May 17, 2021	Media Advisory: "Reopening of the National Museum of American History May 21"
May 1, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: May 2021
April 13, 2021	Selena Photos Acquisition Commemorates Singer’s 50th Birthday
April 13, 2021	Se conmemora el 50.° cumpleaños de Selena por medio de una adquisición de fotos de la cantante
April 1, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: April 2021