Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023

A rare Bible, George Clinton’s colorful wig, Disney World history and Japanese ghosts debut this year. Continue reading Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023

Jan

Explore MLK’s Life and Legacy Across the Smithsonian

On the third Monday in January, Americans pause to reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue reading Explore MLK’s Life and Legacy Across the Smithsonian

Jan

NMAAHC makes commanding choice for Deputy Director

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has named Michelle Commander as its new deputy director. Commander succeeds Kinshasha Holman Conwill, who retired in December. Continue reading NMAAHC makes commanding choice for Deputy Director

Jan

2022 in Review Part 1: The National Herbarium Goes Digital

In May, the National Museum of Natural History completed a groundbreaking digitization process that brought nearly four million pressed plants online. Continue reading 2022 in Review Part 1: The National Herbarium Goes Digital

Jan

Meet Cheryl Johnson, the woman directing Congress through historic chaos

The Smithsonian’s former director of the Office of Government Relations keeps squabbling members of the House in line. Continue reading Meet Cheryl Johnson, the woman directing Congress through historic chaos

Jan

The Anacostia Community Museum: 2022 in Review

Director Melanie Adams, Roger Ferguson and Annette Nazareth of ACM share highlights from the past year. Continue reading The Anacostia Community Museum: 2022 in Review

Jan

Smithsonian Institution Building to begin multiyear renovation

Castle closes to the public Feb. 1 and visitor services will expand online Continue reading Smithsonian Institution Building to begin multiyear renovation

Dec

President Biden picks rising star at the Smithsonian to head arts committee dissolved by President Trump

Tsione Wolde-Michael, director of the Center for Restorative History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, is the first Black leader of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Continue reading President Biden picks rising star at the Smithsonian to head arts committee dissolved by President Trump

Dec

Christmas Across Native America

For the last few years, Native friends have shared their Christmas plans and traditions with the Smithsonian Voices blog. This year we have updated this story with new photographs and quotes. Continue reading Christmas Across Native America

Dec