Celebrate National Cactus Day by meeting the pioneering botanist, Joseph Nelson Rose Continue reading How a Smithsonian Botanist Cracked the Cactus Code a Century Ago
This is a sampling of approximately 3,560 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of May 2 – 6, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of May 2 – May 6, 2022
Every family has its fair share of drama. But few of us can say that our kin’s squabbles led to the creation of a world-renowned institution. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Hungerford Deed
This is a sampling of approximately 4,500 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of April 25 – 29, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 25 – April 29, 2022
This is a sampling of approximately 4,670 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of April 18 – April 22, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 18 – April 22, 2022
An accident that nearly killed her when she was five years old scarred Beatrice Kenner’s face for life, but it also gave her a determination to create solutions wherever she saw obstacles. This drive and ingenuity made her one of the most prolific African American inventors of the mid-20th century. Continue reading The Many Inventions of Beatrice Kenner
This is a sampling of approximately 3,990 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of April 11 – 15, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 11 – April 15, 2022
This is a sampling of approximately 3,510 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of April 4 – April 8, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 4 – April 8, 2022
On April 16, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will celebrate 50 years of unprecedented achievement in the care, conservation, breeding and study of giant pandas. Continue reading Celebrating 50 years of Giant Pandas
This is a sampling of approximately 4,300 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of March 28 – April 1, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 28 – April 1, 2022
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
