September 22, 1891. Thomas Hodgkins gives $200,000 to the Smithsonian to study the atmosphere and its relationship to human health. Preliminary results suggest that air is advantageous. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 22, 1891
After 18 years piloting the National Air and Space Museum, Jack Dailey is looking forward to a new assignment: Grandpa. Continue reading Longest-serving Air and Space director to retire in January
September 21, 1978. “Facing the Light” opens at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition is about daguerreotypes, not near-death experiences. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 21, 1978
Celebrate the best of American design at 2017 Smithsonian Craft2Wear. Chic and unique! Continue reading Find Your Fabulous
September 20, 1996. The exhibition “How Things Fly” opens. It teaches visitors, uh, how things fly. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 20, 1996
Smithsonian staff are privileged to spend time with some of the nation’s most cherished treasures as we go about our duties. Sometimes, these unique experiences find a special place in our own personal stories. Amy Kehs introduces Jean Sherman and a few of her favorite things. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Jean Sherman
September 19, 1994. I. Michael Heyman is installed as the tenth Smithsonian Secretary. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 19, 1994
This week, we took our mind off the hideous sea monster Hurricane Harvey washed up by savoring a cup of coffee (thank you, bees) and thinking about the intersection of art, inspiration and money. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 10–Sept.16, 2017
Every five years, artist Ragnar Kjartansson asks his mother to spit on him for several minutes in front of a camera. The Icelandic artist says the mother and son performance has become “like a part of our family life.” Continue reading Hirshhorn’s new acquisition is nothing to spit at
The legacy of Latina superstar Selena still resonates 22 years after her tragically early death. Three members of the American History Museum’s staff share their personal connections with Selena and explain why her memory matters not just to them but to many Americans. Continue reading Yo Te Sigo Queriendo (I Still Love You): Memories of Selena
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 25, 1969. "The American Poster" opens at the American Art Museum. Its focus is not on blogging or Facebook, but poster art from the 1890s through the 1960s. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 25, 1969
