In this interview from the American Women’s History Initiative. Anya Monteil shares her insight as a curator at two different musuems. Continue reading Curator Anya Montiel Shares Native American History through Art and Craft
While the building has seen politically motivated mayhem in the past, never before has a mob of insurrectionists tried to overturn a presidential election. Continue reading The History of Violent Attacks on the U.S. Capitol
A lifelong gardener, Beth Py-Lieberman also tends a plot at an urban community park and garden near her Maryland home. She reflects on the perspective she has gained nurturing it during a tumultuous and often terrible year. Continue reading Ten things my garden taught me in 2020
Museum education has had a long, ever evolving history at the Smithsonian that can be found at the heart of its mission today. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s Evolving Role as the Nation’s Knowledge Partner
A new Smithsonian initiative, Race, Community and Our Shared Future, will launch nationwide this winter to explore how Americans understand, experience and confront race. Continue reading Your IMPACT | Your Smithsonian: Healing a Nation
Poet and essayist Kevin Young discusses his new book, “African American Poetry,” and his new post at the Smithsonian Continue reading A Bold Anthology Shows How R-I-G-H-T and W-R-I-T-E Come Together in Black Poetry
Here’s your chance to help name the new panda cub. Continue reading What’s in a panda name?
The final episode of Season One, “Worth Saving” features stories from people working to sustain water quality and availability in their communities. Continue reading Stories from Main Street: Worth Saving
Volunteer Mary Dominiak explains what it’s like to be a literal “talking head.” Continue reading Virtual volunteering in the age of Covid: Or How I became Max Headroom
Watch the live event on November 11. Continue reading Smithsonian honors Native American veterans with new memorial
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
