What famous art is in the Smithsonian?
What famous items are in the Smithsonian?
The scope of objects in Smithsonian collections is staggering—from ancient Chinese bronzes to the Star-Spangled Banner; from a 3.5 billion-year-old fossil to the Apollo lunar landing module; from the ruby slippers featured in The Wizard of Oz to presidential memorabilia.
What kind of art is in the Smithsonian?
Highlights. Early American Art, 19th and 20th–Century Art; Contemporary Art; Photography; Modern Folk and Self-Taught Art; African American Art; Latino Art; New Deal Art; and the Luce Foundation Center for American Art, an interactive public study center.
What is the most popular Smithsonian?
the National Museum of Natural History
Among the Smithsonian museums and institutions in the United States, the National Museum of Natural History was the most visited establishment in 2021, with approximately 983 thousand visits.
Which Smithsonian has modern art?
The Hirshhorn is the national museum of modern and contemporary art, exploring the art and ideas of our time. We’re committed to sharing the power of art—to bring people together, to offer inspiration, to respond to history in real time—with everyone, for free.