February 21, 1984. Milo Cleveland Beach, who has perhaps the most awesome name ever, becomes Director of the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 21, 1984
February 20, 1994. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery presents its first major exhibition of Korean Art. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 20, 1994
Co-curator Teri Greeves explains how Native women shaped the vision for a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery. Continue reading How Native Women artists guided the creation of “Hearts of Our People”
Steve Reynolds invites current Smithsonian docents to attend the annual SIDE docent workshop. This year’s topic is Collaboration Opportunities Among SI Museums. Continue reading The Smithsonian SIDE of Life
No matter how you choose to express your affection, find inspiration in our collections. From vintage valentines to love songs, our collections have heart. Continue reading Be my Valentine
Valentine’s may be all flowers and chocolate today, but the Postal Museum shows how the Victorians enjoyed vinegar as much as honey. Continue reading Love and derision: Or, Valentine’s Day Victorian Style
A new partnership with award-winning IDW Publishing will produce a series of graphic novels based on Smithsonian stories and collections. Continue reading The Smithsonian gets graphic
This week, the third impeachment trial of a sitting U.S. president is unfolding. Jon Grinspan explains how historians put momentous times in perspective. Continue reading Thinking about impeachment like a historian
The political campaigns are heating up and there’s a lot at stake as we head toward the presidential election. It’s important to be involved, but as a Smithsonian employee, you may be limited in the ways you contribute to the political discourse. Continue reading Left, right or somewhere in the middle
To celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day, the Torch is revisiting a chat we had with the Smithsonian’s resident squirrel expert, Richard Thorington, in 2013. Continue reading A world of research from a kitchen window
Every object in our collection has a story behind it. This typewriter helped create a an entirely new genre of writing. #BecauseOfHerStory: Octavia Butler Continue reading Keys to the Future
Secretary Bunch commemorates two women whose advice and pioneering work at the Smithsonian have guided him through every position he has held at the Institution. Continue reading Lessons in community: The time to be accountable is now
Janine Brown's international reputation in conservation science recognized with an honorary degree. Continue reading Dr. Janine Brown honored for her international conservation efforts
Jane Milosch will pursue her interest in international cultural heritage at the university of Glasgow. Continue reading Jane Milosch is departing for Scotland
Steve Reynolds invites current Smithsonian docents to attend the annual SIDE docent workshop. This year's topic is Collaboration Opportunities Among SI Museums. Continue reading The Smithsonian SIDE of Life
This week, the Zoo invites us to get a little too up-close and personal, and women might finally get their own place on the National Mall. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020
February 21, 1984. Milo Cleveland Beach, who has perhaps the most awesome name ever, becomes Director of the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 21, 1984
