<p>Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) From workers who built some of America's first railways in the West to the creator of Hotmail, a new exhibition here showcases the contributions made by Indian Americans to the country's culture beyond Bollywood.</p><p>In seven sections spread over 5,000-square feet, "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" explores over 200 years' history of Indian immigration, their spiritual and religious influences, and their achievements in academics, science and sports.</p><p>Mounted by Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Centre, at the National Museum of Natural History, it also takes a close look at Indian Americans' contributions to art, food, music and dance.</p><p>The first-of-its-kind exhibition will be on display for a year in Washington and then travel to museums, libraries and community centers in 15 cities across the country through the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service for five years.</p><p><a href="http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2014/02/26/232--US-hails-Indian-Americans-from-Spelling-Bee-champ-to-Hotmail-creator-.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/american-and-indian-a-new-smithsonian-exhibition-celebrates-300-years-of-achievement">American, and Indian: a new Smithsonian exhibition celebrates 300 years of ...</a> (The National)</p><p><a href="http://www.680news.com/2014/02/25/smithsonian-examines-influences-of-indian-americans-in-us-history-culture-over-200-years/">Smithsonian examines influences of Indian-Americans in US history, culture ...</a> (680 News)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dDSy8jC7n_LJjdMgWJ9a4qEl73hsM&authuser=0&ned=us">95 additional articles.</a></p>