Transportation Week: Ships

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Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30 am – 3 pm Join the Smithsonian's National Museum ofAmerican History for Transportation Week, Monday, April 27, toSunday, May 3, as we celebrate, reflect, and consider the future of transportation. Dive into the history of ships and seafaring through spotlight tours and curator conversations inAmerica on the Move.Explore how waterwayscarriedpeople, goods, and ideas across the nation andaroundthe world. Activities: 10:30 a.m.noon:Docent-ledspotlighttoursandhands-oncarts(OnTheWater) 2:003:00p.m.:Meet the Expertwithmuseumcurators(OnTheWater) Transportation-themedactivities (Spark!Lab) Sponsor: American History Museum Venue: American History Museum Event Location: On the Water, 1 East; Spark!Lab, 1 West Cost: Free Categories: Demonstrations, Gallery Talks & Tours, Kids & Families, Lectures & Discussions Related Exhibition: On the Water Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible