The Smithsonian In the Movies

Smithsonian Movie Events

The Smithsonian Institution hosts movie events, exhibits and special programs throughout the year. The following list provides information and links on the events.

Image of the Smithsonian Castle during a night shoot for Night at the Museum 2, by James DiLoreto, Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum/ Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center	1. Night at the Museum 2 the Real Stuff: A museum expert from the National Air and Space Museum talks about the real artifacts featured in the movie. Click on the link for dates, time, and location.
	2. Lockheed Imax Theater Presents: Night at the Museum 2: The National Air and Space Museum located on the National Mall will feature Night at the Museum 2. Click on the link for ticket information.
	3. Airbus Imax Theater Presents: Star Trek The Imax Experience: The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located in Chantilly, Virginia, will feature Star Trek: The Imax Experience. Click on the link for ticket information.
	4. Star Trek The Starship Enterprise: A museum expert from the National Air and Space Museum talks about The Starship Enterprise. Click on the link for dates, time, and location.
	5. Transformers: Cold War Toys for Boys: A museum expert from the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center talks about a specific artifact at the museum. Click on the link for dates, time, and location.
	6. Coming Soon: Movie trailers of the films that the National Air and Space Museum will show this summer at both its building on the National Mall and the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center. Click on the link to see what will be showing.
National Museum of American History	1. The National Museum of American History house famous artifacts from television and film including Dorothy’s Ruby slippers, C3PO from Star Wars, and Kermit the Frog. These artifacts and more are on view throughout out the year for visitor information click on the above link.
National Museum of Natural History	1. Johnson Imax Theater Presents: Night at the Museum 2: The Johnson Imax theater located in the National Museum of Natural History will feature Night at the Museum 2. Click on the link for ticket information.
Smithsonian Castle Building	1. Pile of Loot: An exhibit will be on display at the Smithsonian Castle Building that showcases props from the movie Night at the Museum 2. Click on the link for more information.
Smithsonian Institution Archives	1. SI in the Movies Blog: A blog created for staff, researchers and the public to contribute their knowledge about the SI's movie career. Click on the link for more information. 2. Image Slideshow: Check out movies images taken by Smithsonian Photographers during the filming of several movies.