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Join us for Military Invention Day 2019 on May 18!

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Military Invention Day 2019

April 17, 2019 by Lemelson Center

Come to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History on Saturday, May 18, to see leading-edge technologies from armed forces research, meet scientists and engineers, and try your hand at family-friendly invention challenges.

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Inventions for the Armed Forces, Innovations for Society—see, touch, and learn about technologies of the future!

On Saturday May 18, the Smithsonian, in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will showcase displays of today’s leading-edge military inventions at the third annual Military Invention Day. This daylong event demonstrates the crucial role of invention for the United States, explores technology transfer and entrepreneurship for military technology, and gives visitors an opportunity to interact with diverse scientists, engineers, and inventors.

Event Details

Date
Saturday, May 18

Time
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location
National Museum of American History
Constitution Ave. between 12th and 14th Streets NW
Directions

Tickets
Free; no tickets required 

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