Sep
15
Gallery Spotlight: Early Flight
The National Air and Space Museum spotlights the upcoming Early Flight exhibition, one of eight new galleries due to open Oct. 14. Continue reading Gallery Spotlight: Early Flight
Sep
14
(UPDATE) The 2022 Staff Picnic is ON for Oct. 6
UPDATE: The Smithsonian Community Committee is pleased to announce the 19th annual Staff Picnic on the Mall. SI staff, fellows, interns, contractors, and volunteers are invited to join in the festivities. Continue reading (UPDATE) The 2022 Staff Picnic is ON for Oct. 6
Sep
14
Did you know…
…the Smithsonian was one of the first museums to create a unique experience for children? Continue reading Did you know…
Sep
08
Elizabeth II Was an Enduring Emblem of the Waning British Empire
The British queen died on Thursday at age 96. Smithsonian magazine takes us on a journey exploring her long service to the Empire. Continue reading Elizabeth II Was an Enduring Emblem of the Waning British Empire
Sep
08
The Smithsonian’s 2021 Annual Report
The year 2021 marked the longest closure of the Smithsonian in our history. To tell that story in the annual report, a local photographer Stephen Voss and others around the world documented the year in pictures as it unfolded. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s 2021 Annual Report
Sep
06
What will the Bezos Learning Center look like?
National Air and Space Director Chris Browne announced that renderings and 3D models of five potential designs will be on display online and at the Smithsonian Castle through Sept. 19. Continue reading What will the Bezos Learning Center look like?
Sep
06
What will the new Bezos Learning Center look like?
National Air and Space Director Chris Browne announced that renderings and 3D models of five potential designs will be on display online and at the Smithsonian Castle through Sept. 19. Continue reading What will the new Bezos Learning Center look like?
Sep
01
Old School Cool
Go back to school—and back in time—with these historic objects from across the Smithsonian. Continue reading Old School Cool
Aug
31
The importance of understanding wildlife sex
It’s tempting to giggle or make a joke, but reproductive science is deadly serious—literally. Pierre Comizzoli, senior research biologist for the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, explains that if we are truly serious about protecting animal species from extinction, we should learn more about how they reproduce. Continue reading The importance of understanding wildlife sex
Aug
30
Summer Showcase: Must-see Tropical Plants
If you weren’t able to escape to a tropical island this summer, we have the next best thing (sorta.) Horticulturist Matthew Fleming highlights his favorite tropical plants, now on display in the Enid A. Haupt Garden behind the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Summer Showcase: Must-see Tropical Plants
