What’s possibly the most calming yet nerve-racking job in the world? Come behind the scenes of the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art to find out!
Continue reading Zen and the Art of Conservation: Behind the Scenes at the Freer Gallery of Art Labs
The innovative program allows visual artists to explore Smithsonian research and collections for inspiration. Continue reading Nominations for Artist Research Fellowships due Sept. 15
Phyllis Diller’s famous “gag file” goes on display at the American History Museum. Continue reading “Why should I wash the windows? I’ve seen the neighbors.”
Staff and volunteers are invited to a preview of a special display commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue reading Sept. 11: Reflection and remembrance
The Torch spoke with Secretary Clough, our own in-house expert on earthquakes, to get his observations on the quake that struck the East Coast on Aug. 23, and its effect on the Smithsonian. Continue reading After the shock: Secretary Clough gives an earthquake update
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are preparing for Hurricane Irene. Continue reading What’s next? A plague of locusts?
Explore one of the greatest sagas of human contact with the animal world in a major exhibition at the American Indian Museum. Continue reading “A Song for the Horse Nation” gallops into Washington
Support Wounded Warriors by joining Power IT Down Friday, Aug. 26. Continue reading You have the power to do a world of good
UPDATED Aug 26. An unusually strong earthquake struck in Virginia Aug. 23, rattling nerves and windows and damaging some Smithsonian buildings. Tell us your stories and check in with colleagues here. Continue reading Where were you the day the earth moved?
Explore the intersection of kung fu movies and hip-hop music in a series of free performances and events this weekend. Continue reading Kung Fusion at the Freer and Sackler
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
