Eight Huíchol artists decorated a Volkswagon “Vochol” Beetle with more Than 2 million beads. That’s quite the customization! Continue reading Beaded “bug” showcases Native Mexican art on wheels
The critical role that the environment plays in human health is the theme of the 2012 Environmental Film Festival, with a special emphasis on the importance of water. Continue reading Nor any drop to drink
With a double McTwist and an alley-oop rodeo, snowboarding takes its place as an iconic sport at the American History Museum. Continue reading Snowboarding shreds into the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Women’s Committee’s has awarded more than $350,000 in grants to 18 projects around the Institution. Continue reading SWC funds everything from elephants to ecosystems
From astronauts to peace activists to the founder of the Girl Scouts, SI’s celebration of women’s history is as diverse as women themselves. Continue reading Looking to the future by celebrating women’s history
Follow the story of boxing legend Mauro Mina-Baylón and explore the Afro-Peruvian diaspora in a new documentary presented by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Continue reading Imagining Mina
Smithsonian staff and volunteers get a big discount on IMAX tickets for the much-anticipated “John Carter,” based on the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Continue reading Nerdgasm: “John Carter” debuts on giant IMAX screen
The Freer and Sackler Galleries are hosting the annual Nowruz celebration with music, dance and traditional Persion food. Continue reading Celebrate Persian New Year March 4
If spider webs are so sticky, why don’t the spiders themselves stick to their webs? Answer that, science! Okay, we will. Continue reading Why spiders are so good at browsing the web
Leaping lizards! Actually, we’re talking about amphibians on this leap day. Check out some fun facts about why and how frogs jump. Continue reading Happy Leap Day!
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
