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This really is an all American display, and serves to depict its way of life through various themes and events. Examples of these include the "Field to Factory", where African-Americans left from the agricultural South to more industrial cities of the North, for a better quality of life. "A More Perfect Union" explains the withdrawal of civil liberties from Japanese-Americans during World War II, and in effect contributes to the dialogue of the US constitution. "The Information Age" is probably the largest and most impressive exhibition, and centers around automation, from telephones and robotics to ultra-modern, high-definition television. "First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image" explains in a very clever manner, the general impact women have had on the political scene. "From Parlor to Politics" is also linked with this particular section. Other sections and exhibitions include "Science in American Life" and one on time, marking the millennium. Apart from the wonderful and educational displays, there are also a number of other things to do; including having your picture taken in front of the country's oldest working locomotive steam engine, John Bull, or having an old-fashioned root beer float in the museum's ice-cream parlour. Overall, if you fancy a little bit of light American history with a slightly different slant, then this museum is the place to go. |