We think of paintings as art, but can they also be a source of historical and scientific data? Three centuries ago, a young prince inherited the throne in Udaipur, India, and brought with him some newfangled ideas about art. Continue reading Monsoon Mood
Program scientist Tom Akre explains how habitat loss and poaching are threatening this ancient reptile in Virginia. Continue reading Troubled Times for Turtles
Secretary Bunch announces the Smithsonian’s new policies regarding telework. Continue reading The future of telework and the hybrid work environment at the Smithsonian
Have you ever seen the Milky Way wheeling across the night sky? Most people in North America will never have the opportunity to see our galaxy because we are bathed in a luminous fog of artificial light 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Continue reading Lights Out: Can we have the dark without giving up the light?
Nancy Yao has been named the founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, effective June 5. Continue reading Founding Director announced for our newest museum
When Sidedoor listener Cliff Hall bought a used violin, he found a tattered note tucked alongside the century-old instrument. Obsessed with this cryptic piece of paper, Cliff’s quest to find the owner of the violin unlocked a tale of subterfuge, scandal, and the Smithsonian’s first donation of rare instruments. Continue reading The Phantom Violins
President’s Day was last week, but we’re still celebrating the contributions one President made to the Smithsonian that resonate today. Continue reading In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt Won a Presidential Election…And a Pair of Ostriches
From the prairie to the shore, extensive renovation of the historic Bird House has created a fascinating way to explore the world of birds native to North, Central and South American ecosystems. Continue reading Innovative new Bird House opens at the Zoo March 13
The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and its partners are aiding in the fight to protect the country’s history and to document attempts to erase it. Continue reading How Ukrainians are defending their cultural heritage from Russian destruction
NMAA will provide safe storage and care for 77 objects that the United States government is repatriating to the Republic of Yemen. Continue reading National Museum of Asian Art will care for and store Yemeni artifacts due for repatriation
The Cherokee Days Festival is back at NMAI, March 31 - April 2. Continue reading Cherokee Days, March 31 – April 2
We will be implementing new security enhancements as part of a pilot project at several of our largest facilities. Continue reading Pilot program will introduce new security procedures
The Smithsonian Education Awards (Education Achievement, One Smithsonian Award and the Education Innovation and Access Award) honor outstanding staff achievements by Smithsonian educators. Continue reading Winners of the 2023 Education Awards will be honored April 19
Tricia Edwards has been appointed deputy director for SITES (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) | Smithsonian Affiliations. Continue reading SA veteran named deputy director of SITES | Smithsonian Affiliations
Pilot program will implement new security procedures at Mall museums Continue reading Pilot program will implement new security procedures at Mall museums
This is a sampling of approximately 3,000 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of March 13 – 17, 2023. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 13 – 17, 2023
