Martha Raye entertained audiences on stage, television, and the silver screen for over 60 years. But some of her most memorable performances were for U.S. troops. Continue reading “Maggie of the Boondocks”: Martha Raye and a lifetime of service to the U.S. Armed Forces
Why do they serve? The answer is grounded in honor and love for their homeland. Continue reading The Remarkable and Complex Legacy of Native American Military Service
Smithsonian leaders discuss how the Institution can be a powerful place for investigating and addressing society’s most difficult issues. Continue reading Why Museums Are Primed to Address Racism and Inequality in the U.S.
The giant mammals consume enormous quantities of marine organisms, three times more than previously thought, then their poop fertilizes the sea. (With video!) Continue reading Some Whales Can Eat Upwards of 16 Tons of Tiny Shrimp a Day
Last month, the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management belatedly celebrated 50 years of service to the Smithsonian. Join us for the celebration! Continue reading OVS celebrates 50 years of service
A one-of-a-kind natural quartz now welcomes visitors to the Natural History Museum. And you thought the Hope Diamond was impressive. Continue reading The Story Behind the New 8,000-Pound Quartz at the Smithsonian
For some creepy Halloween fun, Rebecca Seel combed the collections of the American History Museum to uncover six common phobias—sort of a historical Fear Factor. Continue reading We wants to make your flesh creep
C’mon, they’re adorable! Just think of them as flying puppies. Continue reading Five reasons to love bats
New Glass Now showcases artists challenging the status quo, offering new perspectives, and experimenting with what the medium of glass can do! Continue reading Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition Brings Fresh Global Perspectives to the Renwick Gallery
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, curators put together a top 10 list of the American History Museum’s most exciting Latinx history objects. Continue reading Ten Objects That Will Help You Understand Latinx History
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
