Curator Frank Blazich of the American History Museum writes about collecting objects from the January 5, 2021 insurrection at the the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading Of service and thanks: Collecting after January 6
The new director of the Office of Protection Services, Mark Wallace, has been a lifelong civil servant, with a long career in law enforcement and security. Kelly Andrews spoke with Wallace about how he will face the challenges of his new position in the year to come. Continue reading Fair, firm and consistent: Mark Wallace discusses his leadership philosophy
This is a sampling of approximately 1,600 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Dec. 13 -17, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 13 – 17, 2021
Sidedoor explores the power of art in tumultuous times. Continue reading Chiura Obata’s Glorious Struggle
Soliciting a range of voices to address the legacy of systemic racism Continue reading Deborah Mack Reimagines the Our Shared Future Initiative
Did you miss the live webcast on Dec. 7? Here’s your chance to catch up. Continue reading 2021 Smithsonian Board of Regents’ Annual Public Forum
This is a sampling of approximately 2,400 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Dec. 6 – Dec. 10, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 6 – Dec. 10, 2021
We’ve gathered some highlights of the coverage of this ambitious new exhibition from across the Smithsonian and around the world to pique your imagination and provoke your creativity. Continue reading TorchLight Special Edition: FUTURES at the A&I Building
This is a sampling of approximately 2,530 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2021 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2021
One hundred seventy-five years ago, the foremost scientist in the United States became the first Secretary of the Smithsonian. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Mr. Henry Goes to Washington
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
