Air and Space Museum Marks 50 Years with Expanded Interactive Exhibits

Air and Space Museum Marks 50 Years with Expanded Interactive Exhibits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened five new galleries on Wednesday, July 1, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of its iconic building on the National Mall and in preparation for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The final two renovated galleries are scheduled to open this fall, completing a multi-year transformation of the museum. “We celebrate the nation’s remarkable achievements in aviation and space expl…

Museums Of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County Marks 50 Years

This weekend, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community birthday party in downtown Hopkinsville, commemorating five decades of collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Hopkinsville, Christian County and the region. The celebration begins at noon Saturday with the museum’s Birthday BBQ Bash on East Ninth Street. The block in front of the Pennyroyal Area Museum will be close…