"Object Project" Explores Everyday Things That Changed Everything

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will open a unique hands-on learning space, the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project, July 1. Made possible by philanthropist Phyllis Taylor, the 4,000-square-foot space in the museum's new Innovation Wing will focus on Òeveryday things that changed everything.Ó

Anchored by an array of individual casesÐsome overhead, others with visitor-activated sound, light and motion effectsÐÒObject ProjectÓ will invite visitors to interact with approximately 250 objects within the 9-by-40-foot sculpture that forms the learning space. The space is divided into four sections: Bicycles, Refrigerators, Ready-to-Wear Clothes and Household Hits, which includes a customized interactive version of ÒThe Price Is RightÓ game show format licensed from FremantleMedia North America Inc.

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