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Current Exhibition: Art of Invention : Invention of Art
 In Art of Invention : Invention of Art the visitor will experience the unintended art that is the serendipitous beauty of patented inventions. These are the inventions that can effect us in a small way or large, heal us, entertain us, or transport us out into the universe or down into a microscopic world.
From the over 7 million issued patents and trademarks, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation has selected the exceptional images and artifacts that serve as wonderful examples of art and high craftsmanship. On exhibit are patent models, patent drawings, design patents, and graphic art illustrated through trademarks - all of which were created with a purpose other than the deliberate creation of art.
 In addition to loans from the NIHFF archives and the collections of distinguished American companies, institutional loans from other collections such as the Library of Congress and National Archives ensure a wide variety of fascinating approaches to the subject.
The content of this exhibit can be viewed as stunning without knowing the original purpose of the patented invention or trademark. Join us in this exhibition to celebrate these artistic gems of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
The United States Patent Office Museum and Store were
developed and are maintained by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation,
Inc.
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“The Patent and Trademark Office Museum is our opportunity to showcase
innovation and the men and women whose creativity have helped foster a strong
and prosperous America.”
