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opened in FY 1982. Forthcoming exhibitions include major reworkings of displays of American cultural history, science and technology at the Museum of American History; celebrations of the 10th anniversaries of the opening of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum; and a comprehensive retrospective of the ancient history of the Holy Land at the Museum of Natural History's Evans Gallery. Measured growth in the planning period will sustain an active and effective series of important displays which would otherwise be unavailable to the public. 

[[underlined]]Special Programs Resource Growth[[/underlined]]

Substantial growth in federal funding is required for Museum Support Center operations over the next few years, most of which is being sought in FY 1984. A decline is currently projected in future years from the high levels of Museum Support Center equipment appropriations needed during FY 1982-84. Some increases over the next few years are projected to continue to strengthen Folklife, International Environmental Science, and the Major Exhibitions Programs. Additional trust support is projected for the Fellowship, Collections Acquisition, Scholarly Studies, and Education Programs. Overall resources associated with Special Programs are expected to increase from present levels of about $13,000,000 to $16,000,000 in FY 1988.