Giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji began their journey to China this morning. The approximately 19-hour, trans-Pacific flight from Washington, D.C., to Chengdu, China, will include a brief refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska. Continue reading Giant Pandas are on their way to China
Join us as we launch Eye on Science, our new biweekly online series on Torch, which will shine a light on this vast and varied body of work by bringing Smithsonian science into sharper focus. Continue reading Introducing “Eye on Science”
Learn how arachnologist (that’s spider specialist to you and me) Hannah Wood uses the fossil record to track the evolution of these misunderstood critters.
PLUS! Bonus creepy spider facts about swallowing spiders in your sleep. Gulp! Continue reading Meet the Scientist Studying the Scary Speed of Spider Jaws
The modern “paleo” diet movement makes many assumptions about what our ancient human ancestors ate. But were those assumptions based on actual evidence? Continue reading What was the Paleo Diet really like?
The Smithsonian makes learning come alive for visiting field trip groups through memorable and engaging theater performances. Continue reading Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students
Applications are now being solicited for the 2024 Palmer Leadership Development Program. Continue reading 2024 Palmer Leadership Development Program
Object-based learning is a tool that any educator can use, no matter what subject they teach. Continue reading Using a museum’s approach in the classroom
Have you ever read an intriguing label that kept you thinking about a work of art, long after your visit to the museum? A carefully crafted exhibition label is not merely a description of the work on display, but an opportunity to add deeper context and appreciation for visitors. Continue reading The Writing on the Wall: Visitor-Centered Labels in Art Museums
A 13-million-year-old saber-toothed marsupial skeleton discovered during paleontological explorations in Colombia is the most complete specimen recovered in the region. Continue reading Extraordinary Fossil Find Reveals Details About the Weight and Diet of Extinct Saber-Toothed Marsupial
A new field trip offering from the Anacostia Community Museum spotlights local contemporary history, promotes self-efficacy and urges secondary students to imagine a more equitable future. Continue reading ACM’s message to students: “You, too, can be a change maker”
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
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
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
