Kirk Johnson highlights the vital climate context museum collections provide at international COP conferences Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian Director Bringing a Deep Time Perspective to the International Climate Discussion
This is a sampling of approximately 5,280 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Dec. 5 – 9, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 5 – 9, 2022
This is a sampling of approximately 4,030 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Dec. 12 – Dec. 16, 2023 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 12 – Dec. 16, 2023
Have you ever wondered what’s the darkest shade of black in nature? If so, you’re not alone — the team behind the popular PBS web series “Be Smart” recently visited the Natural History Museum’s collection hoping to discover the blackest shades nature had to offer. Continue reading In search of the blackest thing on earth
This is a sampling of approximately 2,750 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2022
Lucy Hicks Anderson never let anyone tell her how to live her life – not even the courts Continue reading Lucy Hicks Anderson: Fearlessly Female
Today, we abhor the idea that one’s lineage is one’s identity. But Native Americans are still defined by “blood quantum.” Continue reading Reservation Math: Navigating Love in Native America
A ceremonial procession kicks off a weekend of events to dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial. Continue reading A long-deserved tribute to Native American veterans
Museums are full of artifacts left by “the first and the famous,” says NMAAHC Ariana Curtis. Museums can better represent diverse stories, she argues, if they also include stories of everyday life. Continue reading How can museums honor both the extraordinary and the everyday?
The way we were, the way we are, and the way forward. Continue reading Smithsonian 175 Oral History Project
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
