Fewer than 1,600 giant pandas remain in the wild. Two new studies from Smithsonian scientists will help us make strides toward saving them. Continue reading Climate change is a major threat to giant pandas
The famed Latin jazz singer, songwriter and arranger will hold a workshop and evening concert April 19 to mark Jazz Appreciation Month at the Smithsonian. Continue reading En este momento: Latin jazz artist Claudia Acuña
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for male gorillas in human care. The young gorillas at the Zoo will help veterinarians better detect and treat it. Continue reading National Zoo Gorillas are the first to participate in heart disease study
After journeying to the International Space Station (and beyond!) acclaimed space cadet Buzz Lightyear touches down at the Smithsonian. Continue reading To infinity and beyond! Buzz Lightyear lands at Air and Space
Precious bits of the solar system are held under lock and key at the Smithsonian’s Antarctic meteorite storage laboratory in the wilds of Maryland. Continue reading Behind the scenes: Get the inside dirt on the meteorite clean lab
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” never warned us about catching a ride on a hypervelocity planet. Continue reading Planet Starship: Runaway planets zoom out of our Galaxy at warp-speed
Welcome spring with beaded bugs, Cherokee cherries and skydancing Mohawks at the American Indian Museum. Continue reading Celebrate spring at the American Indian Museum
Flood, fire, tornadoes! Supernatural powers! Random acts of kindness! The epic deeds of the Buddha’s 500 disciples are portrayed in visionary works by Kano Kazunobu. Continue reading Sackler Gallery premieres “Masters of Mercy: Buddha’s Amazing Disciples”
A groundbreaking new installation will envelop the Hirshhorn Museum in a continuous 360-degree cinema of image, light and music this spring. Continue reading At the intersection of cinema, music and architecture—Doug Aitken: SONG 1
Titanoboa–the largest snake the world has ever seen–is being brought back to life. (Warning for ophidophobes: Here there be snakes!) Continue reading “Titanoboa: Monster Snake”
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
