Political Role and Public Image Permanent installation looks at the various roles of our nation's First Ladies. National Postal Museum Located next to Union Station on Capitol Hill, the museum tracks the history of the nation's mail service. Exhibit highlights the events that led to the 1971 Postal Reform Act. The Castle-Great Hall Smithson's Gift Permanent display tells the story of the British scientist whose bequest founded the Institution 150 years ago. See The refined art of picturing natural history . .
Juried exhibit features staff artwork.
Display features the long-missing sculpture The Death of Cleopatra , c. 1875, by Edmonia Lewis. Innovative wall hangings. Objects reveal stories about the African-American experience. The exhibition galleries of the museum are closed to the public for renovation until September 17. Selected exhibitions will be held off-premises during this period.