Feb

Capturing the cosmos

Young astronomers from around the country are coming to Washington for an out-of-this-world summit in February. Continue reading Capturing the cosmos

Feb

Artists at Work 2017

The 2017 “Artists at Work” exhibition, featuring the work of our talented colleagues, is on view at the S. Dillon Ripley Center through the end of the year. Continue reading Artists at Work 2017

Feb

Project SEARCH: Opening doors and opening minds

Looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated intern who is eager to learn and make a meaningful contribution? Search no further! Continue reading Project SEARCH: Opening doors and opening minds

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2017

George Washington slept here. Ollie the Bobcat didn’t. And what better way to console ourselves over six more weeks of winter than with beer and orchids? Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2017

Feb

Recovering Voices: The Mother Tongue Film Festival

Language is intrinsic to culture and we are always our most authentic selves when we speak our mother tongue. This month we’re celebrating the second anniversary of the Smithsonian’s Recovering Voices Mother Tongue Film Festival, a collaborative celebration of communities around the world representing 33 languages across six continents. Continue reading Recovering Voices: The Mother Tongue Film Festival

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2017

Historians scrambled to collect signs from the protests following the inauguration, we worried about the impact of disinformation and the Portrait Gallery’s Hall of Presidents closed for renovation (JUST A COINCIDENCE!) But we also had time to engage in a Twitter war over who has the cutest baby because why not? Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2017

Feb

You know you’ve made it when you’re the subject of a Google Doodle

It’s a long and circuitous route from ancient Rome to the Interwebs, with stops along the way at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition and the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum. Kick off Black History Month with a closer look at Edmonia Lewis and her most famous sculpture, The Death of Cleopatra. Continue reading You know you’ve made it when you’re the subject of a Google Doodle

Jan

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 15 – Jan. 21, 2017

We wandered around some art museums, encouraged some scientists to run for office, admired some pretty dresses and inaugurated a new president this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 15 – Jan. 21, 2017

Jan

Go ahead and lick that toad. It’s good for you.

New research indicates that secretions produced by frogs and other amphibians may have pharmaceutical benefits. But we were kidding about licking toads–don’t do it, they don’t like it. Continue reading Go ahead and lick that toad. It’s good for you.

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