NMNH - Office of External Affairs and Public Programs - Press Office: Press Releases for 2004

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2004 Press Releases

Smithsonian Receives Gift of Extraordinary Ruby: Rare Gemstone Goes on Public View for First Time on Oct. 16
October 13, 2004

"Geology Rocks!" Family Festival
September 29, 2004

Smithsonian to Open New Ocean Hall: Ocean Hall Will Be Part of Natural History Museum Ocean Science Initiative
September 21, 2004

Scientists Discover New Evidence for Predator-driven Evolution in Fossil Crinoids; Surge in Attacks by Fish Prompt Defenses in their Prey
September 1, 2004

"In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits" Exhibition Press Preview
September 1, 2004

Jazz Artist-In-Residence Program: Smithsonian Jazz Café Names Chuck Redd Artist-In-Residence
August 31, 2004

Anthropology Explored : New Edition Features More Essays, Instructor's Guide
August 16, 2004

“Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab” Opens July 24 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
July 6, 2004

First Human Fossil Found at Olorgesailie (Kenya) Field Site; Smithsonian Scientist Makes Dramatic Discovery
July 1, 2004

Smithsonian to Mark Centennial of Natural History Museum
June 14, 2004

Cicadas, Brood X, Emerging Summer 2004
Early Summer 2004

Smithsonian Opens Exhibit of Rare Archeological Collection from Ancient Roman Villas
April 6, 2004

Exhibition Exploring Baseball and American Culture Opens April 3 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
March 31, 2004