Philatelists will be the first to offer their stamp of approval when the world’s largest stamp gallery opens Sept. 22. Continue reading World’s largest stamp gallery opens this month
A rare, and rarely seen, masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci that shows his interest in human flight will be at the Air and Space Museum this fall.. Continue reading 400 years before the airplane, Leonardo da Vinci took to the sky
Caitlin Gropp reflects on the legacy of the Civil Rights movement and its resonance for young people today. Continue reading “I would do it all over again.” Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Movement milestones
Marilyn Epstein takes a stroll along Rina Banerjee’s evocative riverbank at the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading A World Lost: Rina Banerjee’s River
How can museums and libraries remain relevant in a world where Twitter condenses conversation to a hashtag and the digerati expect to curate their own sources of information? Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough offers some ideas in a new book. Continue reading “Best of Both Worlds: Museums, Libraries and Archives in a Digital Age”
The entire Washington, D.C., metropolitan area has ground to a halt: We have a new panda cub at the Zoo! Continue reading We promised we wouldn’t say it, but we just have to…it’s Pandamonium!
A team of Smithsonian scientists have discovered a new species of carnivore–the first in the Western Hemisphere in decades. Continue reading Mysterious carnivore has been a victim of mistaken identity for more than a century
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has acquired 100 images–both iconic and little known– from one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. Continue reading Works by legendary photographer Irving Penn join American Art’s collections
Sir Walter Scott’s lock of hair, a piece of Franklin Roosevelt’s birthday cake, John F. Kennedy’s tie clip–why do people collect these things? And why does curator William Bird keep them? Continue reading Souvenir Nation: Relics, Keepsakes, and Curios
Founded in 1846, today the Smithsonian is a global force with scientists, researchers, curators, and other staff working in more than 130 countries around the world. Continue reading Happy 167th birthday to the Smithsonian! You don’t look a day over 165…really!
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
