Sep
18
When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Season 11 of Sidedoor starts off with a flourish of the counterfeiter’s pen. Continue reading When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Sep
13
Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
The campaign’s goal of $2.5 billion is the largest amount ever achieved in a fundraising campaign by a cultural institution. Continue reading Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
Sep
10
Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation Continue reading Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
Sep
09
Do the presidential debates still matter?
Just ask the magic 8-ball! Continue reading Do the presidential debates still matter?
Sep
06
Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
Tiny, compact galaxies are masters of disguise in the distant universe Continue reading Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
Sep
04
Carly Muletz Wolz looks at tiny microbes to answer big questions about our ecosystems
What happens if a red wolf has a bellyache? What if a cheetah suffers from tummy troubles? At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, they call microbiologist Carly Muletz Wolz to investigate. Continue reading Carly Muletz Wolz looks at tiny microbes to answer big questions about our ecosystems
Aug
27
‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Political history curators from the National Museum of American History are collecting “ephemera” – items that people wear, carry, hand out, display or otherwise use during the political conventions. Continue reading ‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Aug
26
Neurodivergent guests flock to the Zoo’s Bird House
Morning at the Museum aims to boost inclusivity and reward early-bird visitors with an experience tailored especially for them. Continue reading Neurodivergent guests flock to the Zoo’s Bird House
Aug
22
Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
In this interview, Elizabeth Babcock discusses her goals for her first year as founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Continue reading Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
Aug
21
Happy Birthday, Edgar!
We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Zoo’s youngest Allen’s swamp monkey today only because of the care and dedication of the staff who hand-raised him. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Edgar!
