The Indigenous people who met Columbus when he sailed across the ocean blue to “discover” the Bahamas were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed by their exposure to Europeans. Or were they? A new exhibition explores the living legacy of the Taíno. Continue reading Taíno: The living legacy of a colonial past
What’s old is new again as musicians explore “Making American Music” at the National Museum of American History. Continue reading The toe-tapping power of old instruments and forgotten tunes
When D.C. Water announced possible contamination of the city’s water supply last month, it was an irritating nuisance for residents, but for staff at the National Zoo, responsible for animals who consume thousands of gallons of water a day, the alert was a dangerous emergency. Continue reading How do you tell a thirsty elephant not to take a drink?
It took Magellan four years to circle the globe, but we can cross oceans in hours and reach the other side of the world in a day. But just as diseases such as smallpox and measles and chicken pox hitched a ride with early explorers to wreak havoc in the New World, globalization means that worldwide pandemics can be just an airplane flight away. A new exhibition offers insight and practical advice into avoiding global epidemics. Continue reading Going viral: OUTBREAK weighs the risk of epidemics in a connected world
Nothing says summer on the Chesapeake Bay like crabs. The Environmental Research Center is looking for volunteers to do some serious crabbing–but you’ll probably want to forgo the drawn butter and Old Bay. Continue reading Citizen Scientists help tackle creepy threat to native crabs
Nothing says summer on the Chesapeake Bay like crabs. The Environmental Research Center is looking for volunteers to do some serious crabbing–but you’ll probably want to forgo the drawn butter and Old Bay. Continue reading Citizen Scientists help tackle creepy threat to native crabs
Amy Rogers Nazarov offers a sneak peek at this year’s festival, a beloved Washington tradition for locals and tourists alike. Continue reading Armenian, Catalan Cultures Fill Mall at This Year’s Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian may be almost 200 years old, but that doesn’t mean we have to act like it. Local teens and students from around the country are chiming in on museum matters and helping us stay relevant in a digital world.
NMAAHC’s Mary Elliott brings grace and gravity to her work helping museum visitors broaden their understanding of the causes and consequences of slavery.
Several museums will debut humanoid robots this month that will interact with visitors and expand the museum-going experience. Continue reading A peck of Peppers prepare for parameter-pushing public program
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!
