The Amazon founder’s gift—the largest since the Institution was created in 1846—will support the Air and Space Museum renovation and a new education center. Continue reading Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
One of the oldest communication technologies is proving indispensable as a worldwide outreach tool. Continue reading Clear all airwaves! Amateur radio is surging at the Smithsonian
If the first question every computer tech gets is, “Why isn’t my computer working?” (Is it plugged in?), the second is, “Why is my computer acting so weird?” (Have you updated it? Ever?) The Office of the Chief Information Officer has some simple tips to keep the ghost out of the machine. Continue reading How to keep your SI computer updated (Hint: Reboot!)
Once reserved for military heroes, the Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to poets and baseball players, police officers and civil rights activists, in recognition that there is more than one way to be an American hero. Continue reading Recognizing the best America has to offer
A rose by any other name would still get blight, black spot and aphids. Horticulturist Shelley Haskins explains how Smithsonian Gardens is working to grow a kinder, gentler rose. Continue reading June is National Rose Gardening Month
In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories, represented by objects in the Smithsonian’s collections. Continue reading LGBTQ+ Women Who Made History
Download the third in a series fun, educational learning guides for K-8 students: “Inspiration Nation.” Continue reading New USA Today Collaboration: “Inspiration Nation”
GVGK Tang takes us on a fascinating journey through literature, film and politics to trace the origins of the iconic rainbow flag. Continue reading Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol
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
