It turns out “The War to End All War” didn’t quite do the trick, but we’re reminded this week of life’s beauty, whether it’s found in art or diamonds or baby animals that come cheetah by the dozen. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 2 – April 8, 2017
Don’t miss the always spectacular Smithsonian Craft Show, beginning April 27. Continue reading Looking Back and Moving Forward: The 2017 Smithsonian Craft Show
What constitutes a portrait? How does art reveal the self? How do we decide whose story is important? Maria Anderson explores these questions with Taína Caragol of the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Putting a focus on Latino faces at the Portrait Gallery
This is one of Ashley’s favorite things. Really. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Ashley Hornish
Been putting off some household repairs because of the expense? Don’t wind up with a billion-dollar backlog! We also acquired some new regents and some old photos this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 26 – April 1, 2017
Odile Madden knows a lot about plastic. A materials scientist with the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, she has spent the past eight years studying plastics found throughout the Smithsonian’s collections. She talks about her work and her belief that plastic, like all materials created or adapted by humans, will evolve. Continue reading Is plastic inherently evil?
We took a look at how culture evolves and why history must be preserved even as we learned some surprising lessons from the past this week. We also saw that humans are the cruelest animals of all. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 19 – March 25, 2017
“The Art of the Deal” turns out to be more “Art? No deal!” after the administration releases its budget proposal. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 12 – March 18, 2017
Rollbacks on environmental protections. Slashed budgets for science and research. Climate change denial. Amidst all the bad news, there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Earth’s future. Continue reading Smithsonian convenes first Earth Optimism Summit
We met some space cowgirls, peered into infinity and trembled on the brink of extinction this week, but Phyllis Diller’s wisecracks helped keep us grounded. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 5 – March 11, 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
