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American Art Museum debuts The Art of Video Games Exhibit

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Katy from Smithsonian Student Travel

This week the Smithsonian American Art Museum will reveal an exhibit dedicated to a modern form of art gaining prevalence in America’s living rooms — video games. The Art of Video Games opens March 16, 2012, and will explore the evolution of … Keep reading …

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Smithsonian Museum Day 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Christina DeVoss from Smithsonian Student Travel

Museums around the country will be offering free admission on Saturday, September 24, in honor of Smithsonian’s free Museum Day 2011. This is the seventh year that Smithsonian magazine has sponsored the event. Museum Day encourages individuals to visit new … Keep reading …

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Leafsnap – iPhone App to Demystify Tree Species

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Arun Varma

Ever stood next to a tree and wondered what it is? Now, Leafsnap, an app developed using the leaf collection at the Smithsonian Institution, can help you figure it out. Using similar technology as face recongition programs, Leafsnap can recognize … Keep reading …

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