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By Chris Colgan · Real Nova Network
Source: According to reporting by Stephen Lotz for the Washington Business Journal

One of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic museums is entering a new era.

According to the Washington Business Journal, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is set to open five brand-new galleries on July 1 as part of its massive $1 billion renovation, a project that began in 2018 and has transformed nearly every corner of the museum.

For anyone who grew up visiting the Air and Space Museum, taking kids there on a weekend, or bringing out-of-town family to the National Mall, this is a big deal. The museum is not just getting a fresh coat of paint. It is being rebuilt for a new generation.

The timing is also fitting. The Air…

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The Smithsonian National Zoo just unveiled its newest star — Linh Mai, a baby elephant born February 2. Her public debut on April 22 (Earth Day) is already drawing major crowds and giving locals a fresh reason to head into D.C. this spring.

The big picture

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  • Linh Mai spent her first weeks off-exhibit bonding with her herd and caretakers.
  • The Elephant Community Center remained closed during that time.
  • As of April 22, the full exhibit is open again — and she’s now viewable alongside six other elephants.

What’s happening: This is her first time being publicly visible, making it a high-demand attraction immediately out of the gate.

What you’ll see

  • The zoo’s Elephant Trails…

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The big picture: Washington, DC just transformed a rooftop bar into a 50-foot snow globe—and you can step inside it.

Snowglow: Holiday at Hi-Lawn returns November 15 through January 4, turning The Dome above Union Market into an immersive winter wonderland that feels like walking straight into a holiday card.

What You'll Experience

The moment you step into the heated sphere, reality melts away.

360-degree projections wrap around you—digital artist Laura Alice's winter scenes from around the world swirl across every surface. Snow falls in slow motion. Northern lights dance overhead. Frozen landscapes shimmer and shift.

It's not just visual. The air smells like pine and cinnamon. Floating candles flicker in the dimness. Firelight glows…

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