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Under Construction: A new look for museum’s west wing

At age 50, the National Museum of American History is getting a $158.4 million facelift.

Federal News Network Staff

September 16, 2014 12:15 pm

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Go West The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is undergoing a $158.4 million renovation that will add new exhibit space and interactive elements to its west wing.

On Sept. 10, 2014, museum staff provided a behind-the-scenes peek for journalists of the ongoing construction.

Here, a television reporter interviews Judy Gradwohl, NMAH's director of education and public engagement, about the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project on the first floor of the renovated west wing. The window behind them looks out onto a reflecting pool and a sculpture by artist Alexander Calder. Read a related story.

(Photo by Michael O'Connell/Federal News Radio)

Listen to NMAH Director John Gray explain how the renovation is helping the museum to better engage its visitors. [audio mp3="http://media.dev-cms.com/wtop/36/3615/361510.mp3"]

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