In celebration of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, the Smithsonian museums will feature a series of exhibitions that offer visitors a chance to explore the life and times of the nation’s presidents.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
“The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball” celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural ball, held March 6, 1865, in what is now the museum’s historic home. (through Jan. 18, 2010.)
National Portrait Gallery
“Presidents in Waiting” includes portraits of the 14 vice presidents who became president and a video kiosk with interviews with recent vice presidents. (Jan. 20, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010.)
“America’s Presidents” tells the American story through the significant individuals who have shaped it. The exhibit displays multiple images of the 43 presidents. (Permanent collection)
“One Life: The Mask of Lincoln” allows visitors to ponder the many dimensions of the 16th president. (through July 5, 2009.)
National Museum of American History - Expanded Hours - Opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20.
“First Ladies at the Smithsonian” showcases premier objects from the nearly century-old collection, including selected gowns, portraits, White House china, personal possessions and more. (Permanent collection)
“Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life” will showcase more than 60 historical treasures associated with Lincoln’s life. (Jan. 16, 2009 - Jan. 2011)
“America’s New Birth of Freedom: Documents from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum” features 10 rare and important documents on loan from the Lincoln Library in Springfield, Ill. (Jan. 16 - March 22, 2009.)
“The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden” explores the personal, public, ceremonial and executive actions of the presidents displaying more than 900 objects, including national treasures from the Smithsonian’s vast presidential collections.
National Museum of the American Indian
“A CENTURY AGO: ‘they came as sovereign leaders” focuses on President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade and the six great chiefs who participated in the parad: Buckskin Charlie (Ute), American Horse (Oglala Sioux), Quanah Parker (Comanche), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Hollow Horn Bear (Brule Sioux) and Little Plume (Piegan Blackfeet). (Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 2009)
National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum’s Philatelic Gallery will feature an exhibition of 11 certified plate proofs for postage stamps honoring Lincoln issued from 1994 to 1959. (through October 2010.)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
“The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball” celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural ball, held March 6, 1865, in what is now the museum’s historic home. (through Jan. 18, 2010.)
National Portrait Gallery
“Presidents in Waiting” includes portraits of the 14 vice presidents who became president and a video kiosk with interviews with recent vice presidents. (Jan. 20, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010.)
“America’s Presidents” tells the American story through the significant individuals who have shaped it. The exhibit displays multiple images of the 43 presidents. (Permanent collection)
“One Life: The Mask of Lincoln” allows visitors to ponder the many dimensions of the 16th president. (through July 5, 2009.)
National Museum of American History - Expanded Hours - Opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20.
“First Ladies at the Smithsonian” showcases premier objects from the nearly century-old collection, including selected gowns, portraits, White House china, personal possessions and more. (Permanent collection)
“Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life” will showcase more than 60 historical treasures associated with Lincoln’s life. (Jan. 16, 2009 - Jan. 2011)
“America’s New Birth of Freedom: Documents from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum” features 10 rare and important documents on loan from the Lincoln Library in Springfield, Ill. (Jan. 16 - March 22, 2009.)
“The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden” explores the personal, public, ceremonial and executive actions of the presidents displaying more than 900 objects, including national treasures from the Smithsonian’s vast presidential collections.
National Museum of the American Indian
“A CENTURY AGO: ‘they came as sovereign leaders” focuses on President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade and the six great chiefs who participated in the parad: Buckskin Charlie (Ute), American Horse (Oglala Sioux), Quanah Parker (Comanche), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Hollow Horn Bear (Brule Sioux) and Little Plume (Piegan Blackfeet). (Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 2009)
National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum’s Philatelic Gallery will feature an exhibition of 11 certified plate proofs for postage stamps honoring Lincoln issued from 1994 to 1959. (through October 2010.)
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