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Exhibiting America—U.S. Museums Series
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April 9, 2016

“Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello” displays Jefferson’s statue before a wall with the names of people he owned. Courtesy Photo/Smithsonian NMAAHC
“Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello” displays Jefferson’s statue before a wall with the names
of people he owned. Courtesy Photo/Smithsonian NMAAHC

No longer mere repositories for the culture of the past, American museums offer visitors new experiences. Museum curators are constantly finding new ways to engage diverse audiences. They install interactive exhibitions for children and host provocative speakers for adults. They invite participation and encourage debate.

(Pamphlet, 3 pgs.)

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