What's New at the Smithsonian Latino Center
Visit the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum in Second Life

UPCOMING!

2009 Panama at the Smithsonian!

The Smithsonian Latino Center, in partnership with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá,  has dedicated 2009 to “Panama at the Smithsonian,” a year-long programming series that brings national attention to the history, land, and cultural expressions of the people of Panama.  Highlighted by the exhibition “Panamanian Passages” (October 5, 2009—May 31, 2010) about the social and natural history of the isthmus, the public program series includes history and science lectures, children’s workshops, music and dance performances,  and other activities. “Panama at the Smithsonian” will take place in Washington, D.C.,  New York City, and Panama City.

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Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum 

Welcome/¡Bienvenidos!

The Smithsonian Latino Center is pleased to present the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum (LVM), an avatar-based 3D virtual learning environment whose unique navigational features will provide access to the vast and rich collections, research and scholarship, exhibitions and educational activities of the Smithsonian Institution as they relate to U.S. Latinos and Latin America. 

We invite you to join us in this adventure to explore Smithsonian world-class collections, superb scholarship, exciting programs and exhibitions through the lens of Second Life, a multi-user avatar based 3D (learning) virtual world environment.

Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum (LVM) opens its virtual doors to the public on March 19, 2009...releasing three of its islands: Smithsonian Latino Lobby, Smithsonian Latino Music, and Smithsonian Latino Expeditions.

*Click here for avatar application setup and entry into LVM