Oct
19
You can make #HipHopHistory
“Hip-Hop helps us to understand the power of black music and the impact of African American culture on the world.” Continue reading You can make #HipHopHistory
Oct
12
Murder is Her Hobby: Crime in a nutshell
For the first time all 19 surviving Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death created by Frances Glessner Lee, the “mother of forensic science,” are going on public view, with an exhibition opening October 20 at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Continue reading Murder is Her Hobby: Crime in a nutshell
Oct
10
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 1 – Oct. 7, 2017
It was a tough week for everyone as we focused on healing both the human damage from natural disasters and devastation to the natural world caused by human action. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 1 – Oct. 7, 2017
Oct
09
Where Asia Meets America
UPDATED WITH VIDEO. The grand reopening of the Freer and Sackler galleries this weekend features new exhibitions, an outdoor festival and a more cohesive visitor experience. Don’t miss the spectacular video projection created especially for the reopening! Continue reading Where Asia Meets America
Oct
06
Profile in Perseverance: Ching-hsien Wang
The groundwork for Ching-hsien Wang’s career increasing and diffusing knowledge at the Smithsonian was laid long ago in China, where she grew up in a family of professors–and where her schooling was interrupted in third grade by the Cultural Revolution. Continue reading Profile in Perseverance: Ching-hsien Wang
Oct
02
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 24–Sept. 30, 2017
This week we learned about sexy frogs, mutant moths and some adventurous sea organisms setting sail for shores unknown. We also got a sneak preview of Star Wars CXXXIV: “Han Solo and the Hungry Hungry Hippo.” Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 24–Sept. 30, 2017
Sep
29
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 17–Sept. 23, 2017
The week’s biggest news was the one-year anniversary of our newest museum—still the hottest ticket in town. We know you didn’t miss it, but just in case…(And some other stuff happened, too.) Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 17–Sept. 23, 2017
Sep
29
Gus Casely-Hayford Named Director of National Museum of African Art
The London-based author and broadcaster will join the Smithsonian in February. Continue reading Gus Casely-Hayford Named Director of National Museum of African Art
Sep
20
Find Your Fabulous
Celebrate the best of American design at 2017 Smithsonian Craft2Wear. Chic and unique! Continue reading Find Your Fabulous
Sep
19
A few of my favorite things: Jean Sherman
Smithsonian staff 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 Jean Sherman and a few of her favorite things. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Jean Sherman
