More than 3.2 million digital collection images, representing objects across the arts, sciences, history, culture, technology and design are now part of the program and available to the public. Continue reading Smithsonian Open Access celebrates first anniversary
More than 3.2 million digital collection images, representing objects across the arts, sciences, history, culture, technology and design are now part of the program and available to the public. Continue reading Smithsonian Open Access celebrates first anniversary
We may be about to find out. Continue reading Is There Life on Mars?
Secretary Bunch and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns join PBS Correspondent Amna Nawaz to discuss the making of cultural memory and the role of memory in shaping how we understand ourselves. Continue reading History is now. What is America’s story?
Even though the museum itself remains closed, the Anacostia Community Museum has opened a new outdoor exhibition. Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets. Susan Rosenvold talked with Andrea Jones, ACM Associate Director of Education, about the project. Continue reading Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets:
Even though the museum itself remains closed, the Anacostia Community Museum has opened a new outdoor exhibition. Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets. Susan Rosenvold talked with Andrea Jones, ACM Associate Director of Education, about the project. Continue reading Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets!
Chad Rabago explains why OVS’ Central Services has a new name and a new mission statement. Continue reading A rose by any other name… (would still be assisting volunteers and visitors)
Eleanor Harvey posits that the 1859 landscape’s message of hope resonated with First Lady Jill Biden, who helped select the artwork. Continue reading Smithsonian Curator Reflects on Joe Biden’s ‘Poignant’ Inaugural Painting
Prestigious Award Recognizes Doeleman’s Work in Realizing the First Image of a Supermassive Black Hole Continue reading Astrophysicist Sheperd Doeleman awarded National Academy of Sciences Henry Draper Medal
Bring the Smithsonian into your home! Our museums may be temporarily closed, but you can now interact with our collections—and share them with friends—through our new Instagram effects! Continue reading Do it for the ‘gram: Exploring Smithsonian augmented reality on Instagram Stories
Feb. 25 | Watch the All-Staff Meeting on the basics of COVID vaccination Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Watch the All-Staff Meeting
I know the challenges African Americans face in researching family history. I also know how it feels to find family members despite these obstacles—the flood of emotion, the power of connecting with your roots. Continue reading Black Family History
AAAL is expanding and diversifying its membership for the first time since 1908. Continue reading NMAAHC Director Kevin Young inducted to American Academy of Arts and Letters
After 52 years with the Smithsonian, the Deputy Director of Smithsonian Facilities will retire March 12. Continue reading The end of an era: Walter Ennaco is retiring
More than 3.2 million digital collection images, representing objects across the arts, sciences, history, culture, technology and design are now part of the program and available to the public. Continue reading Smithsonian Open Access celebrates first anniversary
This is a sampling of approximately 3,430 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of March 1 – March 5, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 1 – March 5, 2021
