He may not have broken the Internet (yet), but Secretary David Skorton made a lot of new friends for the Smithsonian when he shared his day on Instagram. Continue reading He may work in a Castle, but it’s no Ivory Tower
Sidedoor is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind, totally unexpected podcast that could only come from the Smithsonian. The program connects big ideas to the people who have them through stories about science, art, history and humanity–and their unexpected intersections. Listen to the first two episodes and find out more about the project from cohost Tony Cohn. Continue reading Open the door to the unexpected
For part four of our #InclusionWorks series, Max Kibblewhite spoke with Beth Ziebarth and Ashley Grady of the Smithsonian Accessibility Office about how the Smithsonian is working to make our exhibits, programs and educational opportunities available to everyone. Continue reading #InclusionWorks: Sharing the Smithsonian with every visitor
A whale of a warehouse, The New York Times was obsessed with panda sex and OMG Adele went to the Zoo (no word on whether she shares the Times’ obsession.) Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 9 – Oct. 15, 2016
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking reviews of the new museum.
Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The Reviews
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking coverage of the museum’s grand opening Sept. 24, 2016. Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The Grand Opening
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking coverage of visitors sharing their experience of the new museum. Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The Experience
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking coverage to highlight the museum’s collections and the exhibitions that tell the African American story. Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The Exhibitions
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking coverage to show the philosophy behind the way the museum will view the American story through an African American lens. Continue reading A People’s Journey, a Nation’s Story: The Philosophy
The long-awaited opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture generated worldwide attention. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting, compelling and thought-provoking coverage to tell the story behind the museum’s stunning architectural design. Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The Architecture
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
