Andrea Martin tags along on the third shift and learns that to the trained ear, things that go bump in the night may just mean a blown compressor. Continue reading Things that go bump in the night: A night at the museums with the third shift
This sweet ride is not actually part of the Smithsonian’s collections, but it should be. Check out the rest of Brian’s favorite things. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Brian Nicklas
Victorians preserved pressed flowers as keepsakes but you can hardly press an iron garden bench into an album. Nathan Anderson takes us behind the scenes as as the Garden Furnishings collection is digitized. Continue reading How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells and pixels all in a row.
What’s old is new again as musicians explore “Making American Music” at the National Museum of American History. Continue reading The toe-tapping power of old instruments and forgotten tunes
There are certain days that remain seared in one’s memory and mark a generation: September 11, 2001 is one of those days. Continue reading Remembrance and Reflection: September 11, 2001
Erin Blasco takes us behind the scenes as Smithsonian curators help the FBI solve a real-life crime mystery. Continue reading They’re not in Kansas any more: The Case of the Stolen Slippers
Nora Atkinson, who curated “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” at the Renwick Gallery, takes us on a trip to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to see the beautifully designed and participatory art of Burning Man, revealing how she discovered there what’s often missing from museums: curiosity and engagement. Continue reading Why art thrives at Burning Man
Judged the most inspiring interpretation of the 2018 Biennale theme, Cooper Hewitt’s immersive installation “Face Values” was awarded the London Design Biennale 2018 Emotional States Medal. Continue reading Face it, we’re a little emotional about Cooper Hewitt’s prestigious prize
Find out why we celebrate the American worker by taking the day off. Continue reading The making of Labor Day
Arizona Senator John S. McCain III bid the nation farewell on August 25. For 60 years, McCain served the country either as a naval officer or as an elected official. The National Museum of American History asked curator Frank Blazich Jr. to reflect on the remarkable career of a man indelibly marked—like the country he served—by the Vietnam War. Continue reading Sailor, statesman, symbol: Reflecting on John McCain and the Vietnam War
In this episode of Sidedoor, we explore our complex relationship with one of the largest, most powerful and most intelligent species to ever inhabit our planet. Continue reading Sidedoor: 50 Shades of Gray (Whales)
With the start of a new school year, Dr. Skorton takes a look at how the Smithsonian is reaching students in our own backyard. Continue reading Beyond the Three Rs: Creating Collaborative Cornerstones
Every kid loves dinosaurs but if you're still fascinated by fossils, have we got a deal for you! Continue reading Volunteers behind the scenes: Paleontological Training Program
This week, we considered the implications of cultural appropriation, Latino representation and Guerrilla Girl confrontation. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2018
October 15, 1980. For the first time ever, a living coral reef is part of an exhibition at Natural History. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 15, 1980
