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

January 17, 1883. The Board of Regents asks Congress for more money for the U.S. National Museum. They don’t get it. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 17, 1883

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

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

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

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

January 10, 1928. Charles Greeley Abbot becomes the fifth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Surprisingly, his impressive mustache was not a deciding factor in his appointment. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 10, 1928