A new digital exhibition reconsiders how Native American themes are depicted in art specifically created for public spaces and digs deeper for the stories behind the art. Continue reading Indians at the Post Office
Christopher Wilson reflects on the legacy of his friend, Civil Rights activist Franklin McCain, who was one of the one of the “Greensboro Four” who staged the first sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter in 1960. Continue reading “If you want to do something, don’t wait for the masses, because they ain’t coming.”
A new exhibition at the Air and Space Museum captures the eerie beauty of the Red Planet. Continue reading “Spirit and Opportunity: 10 Years Roving Across Mars”
A six million year-old fossil found in the Zanda Basin of Tibet may help modern-day conservationists in their efforts to save some of the world’s most beautiful–and endangered–species. Continue reading Lions and tigers, but not bears, oh my! Scientists discover a missing link in the evolution of big cats
Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture Richard Kurin considers which iconic objects should mark the year just past. Continue reading If you could put 10 things from 2013 in the Smithsonian, what would they be?
It’s been an eventful year at the Smithsonian: we’ve welcomed Bao Bao the baby panda, announced the discovery of new species, weathered a government shutdown and put on our Xray specs. Take a quick look back at some of the most memorable Smithsonian stories of 2013. Continue reading Happy New Year!
So, what are you waiting for? Where are our cookies? Continue reading Wednesday is Bake Cookies Day!
If you’re anxiously waiting on holiday packages to make it on time via snail mail, the idea of instant delivery from Amazon robot drone is pretty appealing. But how realistic is it? After all, we’re still waiting for the jet pack we were promised. Continue reading Amazon’s door-to-door delivery drones–Doable?
Everyone enjoys a snow day, including the animals at the National Zoo. Continue reading Snow Day!
Coastal wetlands could cope with rising sea levels caused by climate change–if human beings would leave them alone. Continue reading Humans are sinking coastal wetlands
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
