Unbuilt Washington
November 19, 2011 – May 28, 2012
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See the Washington,, DC that wasn't. The National Building Museum offers an exhibit of the plans for the city that never came to be including a pyramid for the Lincoln Memorial.
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Against All Odds: Rescue at the Chilean Mine
August 5, 2010 - May 2012
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The National Museum of Natural History chronicles the race to rescue 33 miners trapped in the San Jose mine and return them safely through half a mile of solid rock.
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The National Zoo has seven new (and incredibly adorable) lion cubs that are now on display. The best time to see them is at mid-day, but of course there's no guarantee that they will be out on any particular day. There's a webcam so you can check on their progress.
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The National Gallery of Art offers an ice skating rink in the Sculpture Garden and extended hours in the Pavilion Cafe now through mid-March. For rates and hours, see the National Gallery website.
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