Aug
07
Amy and the owls: Super cool!
At the Smithsonian, you’re always prepared for “other duties as assigned.” But some duties you can never be fully prepared for. Continue reading Amy and the owls: Super cool!
Jan
13
A strategy for preservation
What is the Smithsonian’s largest collection? In terms of number, maybe it’s our collection of invertebrates. In terms of size, it must be the dinosaurs or wait─of course, the space shuttle Discovery and other aircraft. Wrong. Continue reading A strategy for preservation
Sep
04
Down to Earth
A piece of architectural salvage gets a second life. Continue reading Down to Earth
Jun
19
“The Castle: An Illustrated History”
Do you think, “if you’ve seen one castle, you’ve seen them all”? Think again. Continue reading “The Castle: An Illustrated History”
May
24
Dating history: A new look at an old picture
Smithsonian historians are positive about the date of a never-before-seen negative. Continue reading Dating history: A new look at an old picture
May
10
Special exhibit on NMAAHC construction
A special exhibit on the design of the Smithsonian’s newest museum will be on display for a limited time only. Continue reading Special exhibit on NMAAHC construction
