Beyond the Exhibition: 250 Years of Messaging

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560 | Washington

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Publisher/HostSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Beyond the Exhibition: 250 Years of Messaging
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In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, explore the ways humans have stayed connected; from the Pony Express to amateur radio to emojis and more. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Cellphone: Unseen Connections exhibit and talk to experts:
Moving the Mail: The Pony Express with National Postal Museum education specialists MaryBeth Wagner and Maureen Leary
Explore the role of ham amateur radio in communication and demo equipment with NMNH museum specialists Tim Gooding and Rob Wardell from the Smithsonian HAM Radio Club
Test your knowledge on communication methods through time with NMNH exhibit educators:
Match Emoji icons with their official names and the emotion or mood they represent
Decode a Morse Code message
Compare modern smartphones with old phone models
The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable and Amateur Radio in WWII with National Museum of American History curator in the Division of Work and Industry Hal Wallace
Messenger pigeons and the story of Cher Ami

Registration is free and highly encouraged. Space is filled at a first come first served basis.
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10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560

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