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Oct
31

The Great Pumpkin has risen

The Great Pumpkin has risen
Oct
31

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!
Oct
31

What real-life monster mystery was solved at the Smithsonian?

Oct
18

Bigger, stronger, faster

Bigger, stronger, faster
Oct
18

Secretary’s Awards for Excellence announced

Secretary’s Awards for Excellence announced
Oct
15

“Air and Scare” is October 27

“Air and Scare” is October 27
Oct
10

Hike the American Trail

Hike the American Trail
Oct
10

Not such a hot idea: Putting out a fire with a grenade

Not such a hot idea: Putting out a fire with a grenade
Oct
09

“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964

“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964
Oct
05

Fall film schedule

Fall film schedule

Spotlight

The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

From the Secretary

  • The Kids Are Alright

    The Kids Are Alright

    Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright

Kudos

  • Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

    Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

    Nominations close July 11. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

On the Move

  • Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

    Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

    Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

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