In March, Smithsonian staff and visitors once again had the extraordinary opportunity to experience the sacred Buddhist tradition of mandala creation. Continue reading From the Secretary: In the Realm of the Buddha

One hundred years ago, on March 17, 1910, the green-domed National Museum of Natural History— the largest museum ever built on the National Mall—opened its doors to the public. Continue reading From the Secretary: Celebrate a century of Smithsonian history and millions of years of human evolution

In an era when high school graduation rates are plummeting—17 of the nation’s 50 largest cities had graduation rates of less than 50 percent in 2004, according to the America’s Promise Alliance—it is urgent that educators find ways to keep students engaged. Continue reading From the Secretary: Inspiring wonder and delivering knowledge online

New York has made many great contributions to the Institution. Continue reading From the Secretary: Smithsonian museums help shine up The Big Apple

The Smithsonian offers a unique perspective for a modern time traveler. Continue reading From the Secretary: The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see

This is an exciting time at the Smithsonian—a time for renewal and rethinking our role in the life of the nation and the world. Continue reading From the Secretary: A Smithsonian that is more than the sum of its parts will be at the center of challenges facing our country and our world

Labor Secretary Solis commended the Smithsonian for mounting and traveling “Bittersweet Harvest” and bringing visitors face to face with these Mexican workers’ hard lives. Continue reading From the Secretary: Relevance and innovation draw the most visitors in a decade