The delegation will attend the bicentennial celebration of the arrival of the first free Black Americans to the Republic of Liberia. Continue reading Secretary Bunch named to Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Liberia
One of the most famous phrases in the history of speechmaking was improvised on the spot. Continue reading Sidedoor: King’s Speech
Women have always made critical contributions to science — the problem, however, is that they often have not received proper credit or acknowledgement for their essential work. Continue reading A first-of-its-kind collaboration is moving Smithsonian women in science to the forefront
Maria Nicanor, an architecture and design curator and historian, has been named director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, effective March 21. Continue reading Maria Nicanor is the new director of Cooper Hewitt
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives recently welcomed a new director. Liz O’Brien chats with Tamara Evangelestia-Dougherty about her journey to this new role and her plans for SLA. Continue reading Libraries and Archives’ new director aims to create a global resource
This is a sampling of approximately 3,560 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Jan. 31 – Feb 4, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2022
Secretary Bunch announced this morning the selection of a founding director for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. Jorge Zamanillo’s appointment is effective May 2. Continue reading Founding director named for the National Museum of the American Latino
This is a sampling of approximately 3,380 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Jan. 24 – 27, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 24 – Jan. 27, 2022
Once upon a time, security for the U.S. Capitol meant elegant architectural accents rather than concrete bollards and riot fencing. Continue reading A gateway to history
Is artificial intelligence subject to our own very human prejudices? Continue reading The Robot in the Mirror
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
