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Astronaut Barbie at the National Air & Space Museum

07/20/23
The upcoming release of the ‘Barbie’ movie directed by Greta Gerwig is prompting nostalgia for everything Barbie. The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum is riding that wave, and celebrating Barbie’s long career as an astronaut. 1965 Astronaut Barbie This Miss Astronaut outfit for Barbie was released in 1965 and included a silvery spacesuit with brown →

Museums to plan a trip around in 2022

01/31/22
Museums, and museum attendance, took a big hit during the height of the pandemic, with shutdowns, exhibition cancelations, and delayed openings. But many museums are back on track for 2022 with major exhibitions and some museums opening their doors for the first time. Here are a few that might warrant a special trip. Harry Potter: →

Museum Monday

01/02/22
When we’re not hanging out in airports, we’re heading to a museum. And in 2022 we have our hearts set on revisiting some reliable favorites and checking out some great new museums and enticing exhibitions around the country and the world. Here’s a sampling. Mount Angel Abbey Museum For many reasons, the museum at Mount →