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The Making of the "Cellphone: Unseen Connections" Exhibit
Gallery Talks & Tours, Lectures & DiscussionsWednesday, May 8, 2024, 3:30 – 6:45pm EDT
Curated by a cultural anthropologist with input from dozens of experts from Smithsonian, industry, and nonprofits worldwide, the new exhibit Cellphone: Unseen Connections, at the National Museum of Natural History is about our most intimate devices: what’s in them, how we use them, how they influence our lives, and what happens when we’re done with them. It’s a never-before-told story with deep ties to people’s lives and our connections with the natural world. The exhibit is an eminently human look at the fastest-spreading technology in modern history, including over 750 collections objects, 35 personal stories, and interactive media content.
Join the National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian’s Material Culture Forum for a conversation with Josh Bell (exhibit curator), Christyna Solhan (exhibit developer), Marion Le Voyer (experience design and education), Shannon Willis (exhibit designer), and Kate Raisz (media consultant) to hear why they’re so excited about the exhibit, the conversation doors it opens, and the process and design that went into the making of the exhibit.
After, enjoy an hour of exclusive access to the exhibit after hours.
3:30 – 4:00 pm Pre program light bites in Ocean Terrace Cafe (1st floor)
4:00 – 5:45 pm Conversation in Ocean Terrace Cafe (1st floor)
5:45 – 6:45 pm Access to the Cellphone: Unseen Connections Exhibit (2nd floor)
(tentative schedule subject to change)
Registration is free but required, and space is limited. Please note, you must be checked in before 5:15 pm to participate.
Free; registration is required.
National Museum of Natural History (Ground Floor)
Natural History Museum