A gift to the Smithsonian Institution in honor of the late Leonard P. Hirsch, scientist and senior policy advisor at the Smithsonian for 26 years, aims to lift up the stories, lives and history of LGBTQ people across America and around the world. Continue reading Hirsch Endowment Supports LGBTQ Initiatives
For a quarter of a century, the Museum on Main Street program has brought the Smithsonian to small-town audiences and rural communities. Continue reading Sharing the stories of America
The recent opening of Deep Time at the National Museum of Natural History received a lot of media attention,but we wanted to get the opinion a a really tough critic: a 12-year-old boy. Continue reading Jake’s Take: Deep Time from a kid’s perspective
One-time aspiring astronaut Emily Key today help mentors the rising stars of the Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassador’s Program. Continue reading Emily is Key to the success of the Latino Center’s outreach
They may not go canoeing or learn to tie knots, but the kids lucky enough to go Smithsonian Summer Camp are happy campers, indeed. Continue reading Inspiring kids for 50 years
Even if your closest brush with archaeology has been watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you too, can savor the thrill of the hunt for hidden history. Continue reading Citizen scientists dig up the past at SERC
We may not judge a book by its cover but it’s tempting to judge a book collector by what they covet. Continue reading Collecting the Collectors
An early interest in the fossils she found in the creekbeds of southern Ohio helped inspire one of the foremost astrophysicists of her generation. Continue reading Staying grounded while reaching the stars
On Earth Day, Amy Rogers Nazarov gives an update on how the Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues to lead the effort to create a sustainable Smithsonian. Continue reading “Trashing the planet should not be one of our cultural practices”
What’s better than curling up with a good book on a gloomy day? Curling up with a good coloring book! Continue reading A is for Antiquarian. B is for Bibliophile. C is for…Crayon?
Celebrate the return of the Giant Pandas to the National Zoo with new gear, Orders close March 7. Continue reading Show your panda pride with new biking, running and athletic gear!
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo's Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
Calling all history lovers: we need your feedback! Will you take a few minutes to help the National Museum of American History provide better access to their collections? Continue reading American History Needs Your Feedback!
