We may not be able to get out and celebrate spring as we normally would, so please enjoy this virtual tour of the Enid A. Haupt Garden, led by volunteer Janet Hewitt. Continue reading Thank you, Mrs. Haupt.
We all have stories to tell. Katie Lowe explains how the Smithsonian Transcription Center unearths stories from notes, diaries and images from the past. Continue reading Transcribing the stories of the past to inform the future
Every day, Dr. Elizabeth Harmon, a digital curator at the Smithsonian Institution Archives, researches women who furthered science at the Smithsonian and finds ways to make their stories known. Continue reading Elizabeth Harmon: Science sleuth
February 21, 1984. Milo Cleveland Beach, who has perhaps the most awesome name ever, becomes Director of the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 21, 1984
February 20, 1994. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery presents its first major exhibition of Korean Art. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 20, 1994
Co-curator Teri Greeves explains how Native women shaped the vision for a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery. Continue reading How Native Women artists guided the creation of “Hearts of Our People”
Steve Reynolds invites current Smithsonian docents to attend the annual SIDE docent workshop. This year’s topic is Collaboration Opportunities Among SI Museums. Continue reading The Smithsonian SIDE of Life
No matter how you choose to express your affection, find inspiration in our collections. From vintage valentines to love songs, our collections have heart. Continue reading Be my Valentine
A new partnership with award-winning IDW Publishing will produce a series of graphic novels based on Smithsonian stories and collections. Continue reading The Smithsonian gets graphic
This week, the third impeachment trial of a sitting U.S. president is unfolding. Jon Grinspan explains how historians put momentous times in perspective. Continue reading Thinking about impeachment like a historian
The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright
Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery
