At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the glob Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
One hundred and seventy five years ago today, the Board of Regents was in the midst of its inaugural meeting held over three days from September 7–9, 1846, in the Patent Office Building (now the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture). Continue reading Smithsonian 175: The Regents Begin Work
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwork. Installation of the piece has already begun! Stop by the National Mall in Washington D.C. to watch the transformation, or you can view in the completed piece online and in person soon. Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn became the new director of our American Women’s History Initiative on Monday, August 16. Sara Cohen spent some time with Dr. Nunn to find out what inspires her about leading work focused on women’s history at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Meet Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn
This is a sampling of approximately 4,360 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 23 – August 27, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 23 – August 27, 2021
Mosquitoes are intricately intertwined with countless plants, animals, microorganisms and pathogens, yet our perception of them remains narrowly focused on the itchy welts they leave and diseases they carry. Indeed, the lesser-known mosquitoes out there reflect a rich diversity that’s hard to ignore once you take a closer look. Chances are there are more than a few that could save lives, if only we could appreciate theirs. Continue reading The Secret Lives of Mosquitoes, the World’s Most Hated Insects
This is a sampling of approximately 1,600 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 16 – 20, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 16 – 20, 2021
A new Smithsonian initiative that will examine the history and legacy of race and racism kicks August 26 with a virtual summit examining these urgent issues. Continue reading The Relationship Between Race and Wellness Has Never Been More Pressing
We may have officially marked the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary August 10, but when you have this much to celebrate, why limit yourself to one day? Continue reading Smithsonian 175
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
