The Things I Learn from Watching the Colbert Report

Posted on March 26, 2008 | Filed Under Events, Technology 

ChasChas Offutt, Director of Internet Strategy
Technology & Rivers

American Museum of Natural History: Water Exhibit One of the cooler aspects of living in Washington, DC, is definitely the museums.

I suspect there is not a person in town who feels otherwise. From the 19 Smithsonian museums to the International Spy Museum to the obscure lobsterdom monument, our nation’s capital has it all.

So, having said all that, I’m sure you can only imagine my guilt for not actually taking better advantage of DC’s historical attractions (and most are free too). Yes, it’s a shame, and a known deficiency that I’m working on.

Well, to add insult to injury, I learned last night - from the Colbert Report of all places - that our very own American Museum of Natural History was showcasing an exhibit called “Water: H2O = Life“. Grant it, I can be pretty slow on the uptake, but how did I miss this one (fist in air: darn you City Paper!)?

I know, I must go…and I will, but has anyone already been? Well, if you haven’t and are in town visiting or just live here and need an afternoon out, please let me know.

Btw, this was the second time in recent months that Stephen Colbert was town. If you haven’t seen the National Portrait Gallery’s video on the Colbert portrait hanging in the museum you’re missing out.

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5 Responses to “The Things I Learn from Watching the Colbert Report”

  1. serena on March 26th, 2008 3:10 pm

    I haven’t been, but I think our dam removal video *might* be a part of this.

  2. Chas on March 26th, 2008 3:13 pm

    Well, hot dam, that would be pretty cool.

  3. Rebecca on March 28th, 2008 10:00 am

    Hey! I saw this on Colbert Report too and wanted to check it out. Here’s what I just discovered though — the exhibit is in NYC, not at the Smithsonian Museum in DC. Bummer!!! I couldn’t figure it out at first when I looked at the National Museum of Natural History website and the H2O exhibit wasn’t listed. On the bright side, this would explain why it didn’t appear in the City Paper.

  4. Chas on March 28th, 2008 2:57 pm

    Rebecca, oops, good catch…and, um, how embarrassing!

    Just one more example of my general museum shortcomings (City Paper, you’re off the hook).

    Thanks again, I have much to learn…

  5. serena on March 31st, 2008 10:22 am

    Excellent re: NYC exhibit…then it is definitely the exhibit that features our video on dam removal.

    American Rivers roadtrip?

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