Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation is an inspirational look at the history and contributions of a community that uniquely merges Indian and American culture." http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/beyondbollywood/

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. 02 "The Indian American story is rooted in migration. For a century and a half, Indian immigrants arrived by ship, by airplane – often only with trunks containing a few items to remind them of home." Exhibition text

Docent-led tour of Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014.

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. There is a dining table full of information about food. "A masala dabbe (spice box) is found in every Indian kitchen; each tin holds one of essential ingredients of Indian cooking." Exhibition text

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. Demographics on occupations: "More than 1 out of every 10 Indian Americans is a doctor, dentist, nurse, or physical therapist. "30% of taxi drivers in New York City are of Indian Origin. "15% of companies in Silicon Valley are founded by people of Indian origin."

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. Ruee Gawarikar, "The Goddess of Visas," 2013, mixed media on canvas.

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. Annu Palakunnathu Mathew, "Feather Indian/Dot Indian," 2004, from her series, "An Indian from India."

Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014. Gown designed by Naeem Kahn, worn by First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2012 Governors' Dinner.

Exhibition exit. Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC March 2014.

The Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History Washington DC January 2014.