A one-of-a-kind natural quartz now welcomes visitors to the Natural History Museum. And you thought the Hope Diamond was impressive. Continue reading The Story Behind the New 8,000-Pound Quartz at the Smithsonian
For some creepy Halloween fun, Rebecca Seel combed the collections of the American History Museum to uncover six common phobias—sort of a historical Fear Factor. Continue reading We wants to make your flesh creep
Sarah Cohen, of the American Women’s History Initiative, spoke with Tate about the role of African American women in shaping American history. Continue reading Curator Angela Tate Spotlights the Contributions of African American Women
C’mon, they’re adorable! Just think of them as flying puppies. Continue reading Five reasons to love bats
Any Castle worth it’s sandstone should be haunted, especially one that keeps its founder in a crypt by the front door. Amy Rogers Nazarov takes us along as she goes ghost hunting. Do you have a spooky story? Share in the comments! Continue reading Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night
This is a sampling of approximately 2,250 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 18 – 22, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of October 18 – October 22, 2021
New Glass Now showcases artists challenging the status quo, offering new perspectives, and experimenting with what the medium of glass can do! Continue reading Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition Brings Fresh Global Perspectives to the Renwick Gallery
Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Leech Continue reading Bloodsuckers!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, curators put together a top 10 list of the American History Museum’s most exciting Latinx history objects. Continue reading Ten Objects That Will Help You Understand Latinx History
This is a sampling of approximately 3,000 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 12 – Oct. 15, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: HIghlights from the week of October 12 – October 15, 2021
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
