In a week darkened by stark reminders of racism and the galactic danger of black holes, we were cheered by an immigrant vintner’s success story. Have another glass of wine! Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 28 – June 3, 2017
Can an object be gay? Curator Katherine Ott reflects on collecting and interpreting objects representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning history.
Continue reading Spinsters, confirmed bachelors and queer history
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… Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Muhammad Abdur-Rashid
We a few bones to pick this week: A broken jawbone may upset what we know about human origins; it’s a bare-bones budget for science from the Trump administration, and conservationists want to know why male tortoises have stopped, er, boning, in the wild. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 21 – 27, 2017
It was a bad week for botany with the accidental incineration of irreplaceable plant specimens and a report on the Myanmar’s increasing deforestation. But we also pondered how we communicate: via mail, over the airwaves and with aliens. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 14 – May 20, 2017
Immigration and circus arts are featured this year, along with a family reunion of Festival staff and volunteers from years past. Continue reading The 50th Smithsonian Folklife Festival builds on a rich history
Birds are crashing into skyscrapers, the White House curator is retiring, and soon the land will be covered in darkness. We fear the end is near this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 7 – 13, 2017
Two decades ago, the Smithsonian Latino Center began telling the stories of the millions of Latinos who have contributed to the vast ongoing saga of America. Maria Anderson spoke with the Center’s director about SLC’s mission and its plans for the future. Continue reading ¡Feliz aniversario! The Smithsonian Latino Center enters its third decade
A new exhibition tells the stories of immigrant entrepreneurs who turned opportunity into a lasting legacy of success. Continue reading Tracing American Journeys
Lots of good news this week: Funding for the arts is safe for the time being, there’s no let up in the crowds at the African American museum and Bao Bao is adjusting to her new home in China. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 30 – May 6
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
