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Factual Facelift: American History Museum

Photo courtesy National Museum of American History
TWO YEARS, two months and 16 days: That is how long the National Museum of American History has been closed since the Smithsonian shut the 42-year-old building down for renovations. Well, the long wait is over and Washingtonians will finally have their history back when the museum cuts the ribbon and reopens this weekend.

In addition to architectural enhancements and infrastrucutre updates, this new and improved version of the museum will also feature a state-of-the-art gallery for the Star-Spangled Banner, 10-foot-high artifact walls and a new exhibit on the study of invention and innovation. See what $85 million of renovations can do for yourself at Friday's grand reopening.

» National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW; Fri., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat and Sun., Nov. 22 and 23, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free; 202-633-1000. (Smithsonian)

Written by Express' Thomas Floyd
Photo courtesy National Museum of American History

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