Washington: Documenting the vibrant history of Indian-Americans and their contributions to the U.S. in the last 300 years, a prestigious museum here is all set to open its exhibition on this small-but-rich ethnic community marking their journeys from being "exotic outsiders" to being the "faces and voices of the future".

Christened 'Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation', the exhibition opening from February 27 at the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History is aimed at deepening the understanding of the Indian-American community, organisers said.

"The vibrant life, culture and history of immigrants from India and Indian-Americans is the story of America," said Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.

"This wonderful exhibition deepens our understanding of the American experience as lived by the Asian Pacific American communities who have journeyed from being exotic outsiders to being the faces and voices of the future. We are excited to present an exhibition that we hope will excite and inspire generations," Konrad said.

Spread over 5,000-square-foot, the exhibition will features Indian Americans' migration experiences, working lives, political struggles and cultural and religious contributions.
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