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Smithsonian Unveils Bronze Bison Statues for America’s 250th

3/22/2026

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On March 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History unveiled three life-size bronze bison statues as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Paleoartist Gary Staab of Kearney, Missouri, created the statues depicting a bull, a cow, and a calf.
The figures honor the national mammal designated in 2016 and symbolize conservation.
The project took about four months, and the statues will remain on permanent display.

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On March 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History unveiled three life-size bronze bison statues as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Paleoartist Gary Staab of Kearney, Missouri, created the statues depicting a bull, a cow, and a calf.
The figures honor the national mammal designated in 2016 and symbolize conservation.
The project took about four months, and the statues will remain on permanent display.