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Home 2015 November
Nov
30

Happy Birthday to James Smithson, International Man of Mystery

Happy Birthday to James Smithson, International Man of Mystery
Nov
24

The Renwick Gallery reopens with a renewed sense of “WONDER”

The Renwick Gallery reopens with a renewed sense of “WONDER”
Nov
23

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!
Nov
17

“Commemorate and Celebrate Freedom”

“Commemorate and Celebrate Freedom”
Nov
16

Hungry for more?

Hungry for more?
Nov
16

Diving deep brings rewards for STRI researchers

Diving deep brings rewards for STRI researchers
Nov
10

In Memoriam: Frederick Durant and Richard Ahlborn

In Memoriam: Frederick Durant and Richard Ahlborn
Nov
09

Konrad Ng leaves Smithsonian for Shangri La

Konrad Ng leaves Smithsonian for Shangri La
Nov
05

Kirk Johnson, Rock Star

Kirk Johnson, Rock Star
Nov
05

Discount on Dames for Smithsonian staff

Discount on Dames for Smithsonian staff

Spotlight

Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen

Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen

From the Secretary

  • Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition

    Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition

    (Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition

Kudos

  • 2025 Together we Thrive

    2025 Together we Thrive

    More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive

On the Move

  • Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down

    Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down

    Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down

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