Oct
30
America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
The Smithsonian’s 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Oct
23
Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
One thing he’s learned: Don’t pee on a jellyfish sting (use vinegar instead!) Continue reading Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
Oct
23
Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”
Tomorrow, October 24 (Thursday), join colleagues for special viewing of the Anacostia Community Museum’s Mobile Art Gallery and current exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision.” Continue reading Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”
Sep
18
When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Season 11 of Sidedoor starts off with a flourish of the counterfeiter’s pen. Continue reading When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Sep
13
Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
The campaign’s goal of $2.5 billion is the largest amount ever achieved in a fundraising campaign by a cultural institution. Continue reading Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
Sep
11
Search committee named for new SITES|Smithsonian Affiliations Director
Update on the search for the next Director of the SITES|Smithsonian Affiliations organization Continue reading Search committee named for new SITES|Smithsonian Affiliations Director
Sep
09
Do the presidential debates still matter?
Just ask the magic 8-ball! Continue reading Do the presidential debates still matter?
Sep
04
Carly Muletz Wolz looks at tiny microbes to answer big questions about our ecosystems
What happens if a red wolf has a bellyache? What if a cheetah suffers from tummy troubles? At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, they call microbiologist Carly Muletz Wolz to investigate. Continue reading Carly Muletz Wolz looks at tiny microbes to answer big questions about our ecosystems
Aug
27
‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Political history curators from the National Museum of American History are collecting “ephemera” – items that people wear, carry, hand out, display or otherwise use during the political conventions. Continue reading ‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Aug
26
Neurodivergent guests flock to the Zoo’s Bird House
Morning at the Museum aims to boost inclusivity and reward early-bird visitors with an experience tailored especially for them. Continue reading Neurodivergent guests flock to the Zoo’s Bird House
