November 22, 1986. The erstwhile Radiation Biology Laboratory closes. It was originally established to determine the effect of sunlight on living organisms. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 22, 1986
November 21, 1993. “Contemporary Porcelain from Japan” opens at the Sackler. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 21, 1993
November 20, 1972. Ground is broken for the new National Air and Space Museum. The actual museum will occupy more space than is indicated by the picture. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 20, 1972
The 2019 National Docent Symposium was a rousing success. Nancy LeBaron shares some highlights. Continue reading 2019 National Docent Symposium
As Bei Bei the giant panda prepares to depart for China, James Deutsch of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage explores just why we find these big bears so endearing. Continue reading Where’d you get those eyes? The folklore of pandas
Today in Smithsonian History: November 19, 1987. Ground is broken for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 19, 1987
November 17, 1982. The first helicopter to fly around the world goes on display at the Air and Space Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 17, 1982
November 16, 1985. The Enterprise boldly goes where no space shuttle has gone before: Dulles Airport. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 16, 1985
November 15, 1977 Artist Georgia O’Keefe visits the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. She tours the collection, and is able to admire some of her own pieces. Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
November 14, 1922. The Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, opens in New York, showcasing the largest collection of Native American artifacts in the world. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 14, 1922
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
