In Pod We Trust: How digital audio is reinvigorating and democratizing journalism
Prize-winning journalist Chris Satullo will present "In Pod We Trust: How digital audio is reinvigorating and democratizing journalism," on Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of […]
Free Admission for Veterans
Thank you to the generosity of Joanne & Hank Barnette, museum admission will be free for all veterans on Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th. On Sunday attendees can […]
Veterans Day: Radio’s Major Role in Winning WWII
World War 2, the most significant event of the 20th century, was the first world-wide conflict where the use of technology played an overwhelming factor in victory. Guest lecturer Mike […]
How It Works – Building with Steel: Where Was it Made?
Did Bethlehem Steel build the Empire State Building? How about other famous landmarks created in the 20th century? The answer may not be as simple as you think. At 2 […]
50% Off Admission – Holiday Toy/Food Drive
Get 50% off admission by donating a canned food item or toy.
Tracing the History of Dent Hardware Co
The Dent Hardware Company from Fullerton, PA was the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigerator hardware and one of the largest producers of cast iron toys in the state! To coincide […]
Family TinkerTime for All Ages: GingerBuilding
Get into the holiday spirit and exercise your creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills as you design your tasty constructions! GingerBuilding supplies will be provided for each family unit […]
The Corliss Comes Alive
Following its extremely successful debut earlier this year, NMIH is hosting an encore demonstration of its massive 115-ton Corliss water pumping engine. For more than a decade the museum’s staff, […]
How It Works: Casting Iron Toys
Coinciding with NMIH’s holiday cast iron toy exhibit is a special “How It Works” presentation with NMIH Historian Mike Piersa on the process of casting toys and other products. Created […]
Chris Bathgate Artist Talk and Exhibit Opening
Coinciding with an exhibit featuring his gorgeous works of precisely machined sculptures, Baltimore-based self-trained machinist and sculptor Chris Bathgate will present on his work and process at the exhibit opening […]