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 of the museum’s history–100 years in the making. Continue reading A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story: The History
A WONDER of a week at the Smithsonian with 3D art, a new children’s music collection and a brand-new Eld’s Deer faun. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 2 – Oct. 8, 2016
For part three of our series, #InclusionWorks, Max Kibblewhite spoke with Carol Gover, the Affirmative Employment Manager in the Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs, who explains how the Smithsonian provides accommodations for staff with disabilities to help them better perform their jobs. Continue reading #InclusionWorks: Let’s be reasonable
A new video opens the door and offers a peek into the world’s largest museum, research and education complex. Continue reading We are Smithsonian
Designs for living, a new mom’s learning curve, disappointing news from Cuba and an enormous naked fat man from the week that was. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2016
Katherine Ott is the curator of Science and Medicine at the American History Museum. She researches and oversees collections that attest to our changing perceptions of wellness, illness and bodily difference. For part two of our series highlighting Disability Employment Awareness Month, Max Kibblewhite spent some time with Ott to learn more about how notions of disability are reflected in our collections. Continue reading #InclusionWorks: How do you collect a stare?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We’re highlighting diversity at the Smithsonian with a special series on accessibility, accommodation, resources and programs. In part one, we define our terms and give a preview of what’s ahead. #InclusionWorks Continue reading #InclusionWorks: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Greener grass, better brews, a performance with a short run and much more in highlights from the week that was. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 18 – 24
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (perhaps you’ve heard of it?) isn’t the only new Smithsonian facility opening this month. Continue reading Meanwhile, in Panama…
Snarge, selfies, striking design from both architects and artists and much more from the week that was Sept. 11 – 17. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 11 – 17
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
