This week, we took our mind off the hideous sea monster Hurricane Harvey washed up by savoring a cup of coffee (thank you, bees) and thinking about the intersection of art, inspiration and money. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 10–Sept.16, 2017
The legacy of Latina superstar Selena still resonates 22 years after her tragically early death. Three members of the American History Museum’s staff share their personal connections with Selena and explain why her memory matters not just to them but to many Americans. Continue reading Yo Te Sigo Queriendo (I Still Love You): Memories of Selena
Rock star Sting donated his first Stratocaster guitar—which he used to compose many of his biggest hits—to the museum’s Musical History Collection in a ceremony Sept. 8. Continue reading Sting makes Stratocastic donation to the American History Museum
The museum opened a year ago to unprecedented interest and acclaim. Join the anniversary celebration with a weekend of free events and performances Sept. 23-24, as well as a special panel discussion with the Little Rock Nine, the students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Continue reading National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates first anniversary
Capt. Kirk beamed up, a witness to history passed on, we got into a sticky situation with some Neanderthals and learned that even ticks and head lice need love. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 3 – Sept. 9, 2017
The history of an object tells many stories. Devin Mattlin explains how the painstaking task of conserving a single stock certificate resonates in the tragic history of the World Trade Center. Continue reading Preserving history
Killer ants, deadly weather and dollhouse death scenes–this week spoke to the screaming hairy armadillo in all of us. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 27 – September 2, 2017
There was other news this week down here on Earth but it was largely eclipsed (heh) by more celestial events. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 20 – August 26, 2017
The contentious debate about what to do with Confederate monuments also reminded us to think about how culture is defined. Speaking of culture (and germs), we learned that interactive exhibits can be gross. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 13 – August 19, 2017
Part of the American Indian Museum’s mission is to provide a forum for Native people’s voices, so the museum went to the Internet to ask, “Does your tribe have any beliefs or protocols concerning today’s solar eclipse?” Here are some of the replies. Continue reading How do the first Americans view the Great American eclipse?
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
