Questions, we had questions that needed answering this week: Does Tian Tian have arthritis? Where do songbirds go to die? Is social media ruining everything? Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 12 – Nov. 18, 2017
The Smithsonian’s collections were in the news this week: Recent acquisitions, commissioned artworks and jars full of old tapeworms. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 5 – Nov. 11, 2017
Smithsonian staff work countless hours in the halls of our museums and research centers, in the field, at the Zoo, in our gardens and facilities. We are privileged to spend time with some of the nation’s most cherished treasures as we go about our duties. Sometimes, these unique experiences find a special place in our own personal stories. Amy Kehs introduces Robert McKinney and a few of his favorite things. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Robert McKinney
Few realize that Native Americans have served our country in every conflict since the Revolutionary War—and in greater numbers per capita than any other group. That’s about to change. Continue reading First Americans are also first in America’s service
The diversity of American talent was in the news this week, with a focus on hip hop music, African American painters, the Ingenuity Awards and a close-up look at the Smithsonian Latino Center. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from thew week that was Oct. 29 – Nov. 4, 2017
If the past informs the present, the present predicts the future, so we took a look at the future of food, the fate of family heirlooms and whether philanthropy can cleanse a questionable past. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 22 – Oct. 28, 2017
This week we pondered how museums must serve both art and mammon: crowdfunding, controversial donors and selling collections to pay the way. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 15 – Oct. 21, 2017
Smithsonian Second Opinion brings together thought leaders to explore some of the critical issues facing our nation and the world. Secretary David J. Skorton leads a vibrant conversation about the role immigrants play in our nation’s economy, politics, and culture. Continue reading Second Opinion: What does it mean to be an American today?
hey live forever in the indelible images seared into our collective memory: Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage; Jimi Hendrix kneeling as flames rise from his Stratocaster; thousands of screaming, fainting fans awaiting four mop-top lads from Liverpool. Continue reading Rock and Roll will never die (as long as we have anything to say about it)
This week saw news of both the oldest presidential portrait as well as the newest, but we were distracted by zombies and rock and roll. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 8 – Oct. 14, 2017
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
