We celebrate LGBTQ history and culture throughout Pride Month, but gay history didn’t begin at Stonewall. Kelsey Wiggins takes us on a world tour of historical figures who have a left a legacy of LGBTQ culture…and coinage. Continue reading Gay history didn’t begin at Stonewall
Every picture tells a story, as does every object in every exhibition and every visitor who interacts with them. Meet Matthew Lasnoski and find out how he tries to tie all these stories together. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Matthew Lasnoski
The world dumps the equivalent of a garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute of every day, year after year. Secretary Skorton explains how the Smithsonian is trying to slow the deluge—and what you can do to help. Continue reading Plastic or Planet?
If you missed the 2018 Collections Share Fair, you still have a chance to see the projects and posters on display July 2 through July 24 in the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Sharing a wealth of expertise
Rudy Watley and Syvera O’Pharrow explain why it is important to think outside the Big Box Store when it comes to purchasing goods and services. Continue reading Diversity is never in short supply at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian may be almost 200 years old, but that doesn’t mean we have to act like it. Local teens and students from around the country are chiming in on museum matters and helping us stay relevant in a digital world.
Curious teenagers and antique ballgowns have an enthusiastic patron in volunteer Josie Fan. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Josie Fan
After more than 50 years at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, director emeritus Ira Rubinoff has announced his retirement. Continue reading A Tropical Science Legacy: Ira Rubinoff, Emeritus Director, retires from STRI
NMAAHC’s Mary Elliott brings grace and gravity to her work helping museum visitors broaden their understanding of the causes and consequences of slavery.
Don’t miss the Hirshhorn’s comprehensive exhibition on excess, “Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s,” closing this weekend. Bonus! Staff discount for the May 12 closing gala celebration. Continue reading Brand New: The complicity of consumerism in Reagan’s America
Help us represent! Send us your photos from the 2018 Pride Parade. Continue reading One Smithsonian: Loud and Proud
The deadline has been extended for nominations for the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Award to Friday, July 6. Continue reading The Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Award
The Smithsonian Transcription Center is actively seeking volunteers to help make our vast collections in art, history, and science more accessible to anyone with a curious spirit. Continue reading Join a world-wide movement without ever leaving home
Art, Oprah and a possible panda pregnancy made the news this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 3 – June 9, 2018
June 21, 1983. Ground is broken for the "Quadrangle" project behind the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: June 21, 1983
