This is a sampling of approximately 3,740 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 8 – 12, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 8 – 12, 2022
After a decade of often heated debate, on August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed legislation to establish the Smithsonian Institution. Since then, the Smithsonian has become the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Toward A More Diverse, Inclusive, and Representative Smithsonian
F. Lynn Holec steps forward as lead donor of the Smithsonian Legacy Challenge. Continue reading Now and later: A legacy that spans generations
This is a sampling of approximately 4,880 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 1 – 5, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 1 – 5, 2022
On and off the Mall, creating a culture that values diversity, equity, access and inclusion. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth envisions a more inclusive Smithsonian
Be part of “Portraits By The People,” a new initiative from the Anacostia Community Museum. Continue reading Help the Anacostia Community Museum celebrate its 55th anniversary
“This is a war not only for the territory. This is war against our culture.” Continue reading Sidedoor: A Culture in Crisis
Robin Willscheidt is a summer intern in the Smithsonian Office of General Counsel and a second-year law student at the University of Southern Californian Gould School of Law in Los Angeles. She shares a typical day in this charming video. Continue reading Summer Stories: A day in the life
This is a sampling of approximately 3,640 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of July 18 – 22, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 18 – 22, 2022
This is a sampling of approximately 3,040 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of July 10 – 15, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 10 – July 15, 2022
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
