January 16, 1978. The Chase Manhattan Money Collection of more than 24,000 pieces is given to the Smithsonian. If you’re going to collect something, it might as well be money, right? Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 16, 1978
Experience the extraordinary flora and fauna of Australia–before it’s gone forever. Continue reading Beauty Rich and Rare
January 15, 1924. A special exhibition of James Whistler’s etchings opens at the Freer Gallery of Art. We do not know how many young ladies were invited to view them by Lotharios with impure motives. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 15, 1924
The FY2020 federal appropriations for the Smithsonian includes funding for the Women’s History Initiative and Latino programming, more money for deferred maintenance and approval for the purchase of a new office building. Continue reading Show us the money!
January 14, 1967. Nearly 600 children attend a talk by Dr. William Melson of the Department of Mineral Sciences, are mildly disappointed not to receive actual gems as lovely parting gifts. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 14, 1967
In Memoriam: Historian James Goode on December 12, 2019 Continue reading In Memoriam: James Goode
Jane Milosch will pursue her interest in international cultural heritage at the university of Glasgow. Continue reading Jane Milosch is departing for Scotland
January 13, 1982. The crash of Air Florida Flight 90 into the Potomac river takes 78 lives, including that of Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute scientist Robert Elliot Silberglied. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 13, 1982
January 12, 1945. Ornithologist Alexander Wetmore is elected sixth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 12, 1945
January 11, 1994. “Workers at the White House” opens as a traveling exhibition. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 11, 1994
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
